Presented on Friday, August 17, 2012, Acting Dean Chris Maziar, Associate Dean of Students John Lubker, Associate Dean of Professional Development Laura Carlson and GSU President Doug Rice addressed more than 450 new graduate students at Jordan Hall.

1. Graduate Student
Orientation
August 17, 2012

2. Introduction
Nyree Brian Flaherty
Laura Carlson John Lubker Mary
McDonald Associate
Associate Dean Associate Hendriksen
Associate Dean Director of
Professional Dean of Executive
Recruitment Budget and
Development Students Administrator
and Admissions Operations

3. Graduate Student Life
August 17, 2012

4. Introduction
Associate Dean of Students
– Student Progress
– Academic Issues
• Graduate Student Ombudsperson
– Student Life Initiatives
• Partnership with Mimi Beck and Student Affairs
We are here to assist you in reaching your goals

5. Academic Code and
Bulletin of Information
The Bulletin of Information
– Updated yearly
– Potential changes that will affect you
The Academic Code
– Know your rights and responsibilities
Both can be found on our website
– graduateschool.nd.edu

6. Spousal and Family Support
Spousal ID cards
Wellness Center
To get these done
– Table in the Jordan Hall today
– Complete online form
• Bring form to 5th floor of Main Building

7. Graduate Student Life
Five Points of Support for Graduate Students
– Mental
– Emotional
– Spiritual
– Physical
– Relational

8. Graduate Student Life
Events
– gradlife@nd.edu
• Monthly planning email
• Weekly email highlighting the events of the week
Website: gradlife.nd.edu
Speaking of events…

9. The Graduate School
Invites You to the Following
Mountain Heart Tiempo Libre Parsons Dance
September 20, 2012 January 25, 2013 February 7, 2013
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
DeBartolo Performing DeBartolo Performing DeBartolo Performing
Arts Center Arts Center Arts Center
Charismatic front man As the first all- A striking and athletic
John Schilling lets his Cuban, full-time timba company smartly delivers
blues-rock shout loose in band in the United choreographer David
this acoustic six-man States, Tiempo Libre has Parsons’ buoyant
band. a mission: to share their approach to
musical heritage with as contemporary dance.
Reception to follow. wide an audience as
possible.

10. Student’s Guide to South Bend
Bus Tour
Bus departs from the
Ride a TRANSPO bus on a
Hammes Bookstore at 5:00 p.m.
guided tour of South Bend
and see the sights, meet the
mayor, and enjoy
FREE PIZZA
RSVP at
facebook.com/studentbustour
Raffle for gift cards and or email
other prizes studentbustour@gmail.com

11. Game Watch
Game Watch at Legends
Notre Dame vs. Navy
September 1
9:00 a.m. Kick-off
Legends
Game broadcast LIVE from Dublin
Free food!
“Football 101” halftime presentation
RSVP by August 29 at:
http://bit.ly/TEU4bx

12. Medals
A gift from the president’s office
Symbol of the university, and of your membership in
the Notre Dame community
– We are happy and proud to have you here and as a
reminder that from this moment forward you will always
be a part of the Notre Dame family throughout the world

13. Prayer Service
5:00 p.m. at the Grotto
President Jenkins will lead us in a short prayer for
this new year of study.
– At the end of the service he will bless your medal so that
you can carry the blessings of Notre Dame wherever you
go.

14. Graduate Student Union
August 17, 2012

15. What is the GSU?
 The GSU is the graduate student government comprised of all fee-paying
students from every graduate department.
 The GSU functions directly through elected officers, committee chairs, and
department representatives which meet monthly.
 There are 8 committees on the GSU:
 Academic Affairs
 External Affairs
 Health Care
 Orientation and Resources
 Professional Development
 Publicity and Procedures
 Quality of Life
 Social

16. GSU Mission
 Represent graduate student interests to the university
 Promote excellence in graduate education
 Improve quality of life for graduate students
• Social, cultural, professional, and intellectual activities
 Promote interaction between graduate students and
faculty, undergraduates, and all other members of the
university community and greater South Bend area

17. Career Development Programs
• GSU Conference Presentation Grant (CPG) program
• GSU Teaching Awards
– Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor
– Outstanding Teaching Assistant
• Graduate Research Symposium
• Leadership Opportunities

18. Community Activities
• Family Events • Gatherings
• Ice Skating • Halloween Party
• Graduate and Professional • Christmas Party
Student Picnic
• Dog Park Social • Spring Charity Gala
• Zoo Social • Game Watches
• Subsidized Events
• Holiday Brunches (Easter and
Thanksgiving)
• Performances at DeBartolo
Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
and the Morris

19. Tickets
Shrek the Musical Wicked
Silver Hawks Game Tickets

20. GSU Website
www.gsu.nd.edu
GSU News Calendar of Student Contact Us/
Events Resources Suggestion Box

21. Getting the Most Out of GSU
• Read GSU emails and follow the GSU Google
calendar
• Attend events!
• Talk to your department representative
– Better yet, be a department representative
– Attend GSU monthly meetings
• Contact the GSU officers with your questions,
thoughts, ideas, comments, and/or concerns:
– Doug Rice, President, drice1@nd.edu
– Kevin Muller, Co-Vice-President, kmuelle4@nd.edu
– Kate Rueff, Co-Vice-President, krueff@nd.edu

22. Orientation Events
TODAY, Aug 17:
Graduate Student Prayer Service with President
Jenkins
Grotto Outdoor Area, 5PM
“Official Welcome to Graduate Students”
Monday, Aug 20:
Welcome Back Social
Legends Night Club near Football Stadium
8pm – 11pm with Trivia Competition
Tuesday, Aug 21:
Opening Mass for School Year
Thursday, Aug 23:
GSU/FOG Welcome Back Picnic
FOG Community Center
5pm – 7pm

23. Graduate School
Professional
Development Program
August 17, 2012

24. Here You Are Next Week:

25. Here You Are Next Month:

26. Here You Are Next Year:

27. Here You Are in 4 years:

28. Spheres of Support
Graduate School
Mentor
Department
Colleges and
Centers

29. Graduate School Professional
Development Program
Graduate
training is
holistic.

30. Professional Development
Checklist

31. Professional Development
Roadmap

32. Professional Development
Calendar
http://graduateschool.nd.edu/professional_development/pdcalendar/

33. Research
Gretchen Busl
Associate Director for Grants
and Fellowships
Contact:
gbusl@nd.edu
574.631.2443
http://graduateschool.nd.edu/p
rofessional_development/res
earch
502 Main Building

34. Research
Workshops and Consultations offering:
• Guidance in defining research goals at various stages
of the graduate programs
• Assistance in locating and applying for funding
opportunities
• Strategies for 1) efficiently articulating personal and
professional goals 2) creating clear, organized, and
compelling research narratives
• Feedback on drafts of application materials
• Advice for working effectively with faculty during the
application process

35. Research
Matthew Cheri Smith
Coordinator for
Capdevielle, Ph.D. Instructional Services
Writing Center Director University of Notre
contact: Dame Libraries
writing@nd.edu contact:
csmith@nd.edu
574.631.5390 574.631.4271
writingcenter.nd.edu library.nd.edu
203 Coleman Morse 222c Hesburgh
Center Library

36. Research
GET CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL
FUNDING
The Graduate School Fellowships Database:
https://apps.nd.edu/gfs/index.cfm?Main.Search
pivot.cos.com

37. Teaching
Amanda McKendree
Kaneb Center for Teaching
and Learning
contact:
amckendree@nd.edu
574-631-9148
http://kaneb.nd.edu
353 DeBartolo Hall

38. Teaching
Workshops and Consultations on:
• Succeeding as a teaching assistant
• Developing your teaching style
• Grading exams
• Leading discussions
• Maintaining a teaching portfolio
• Writing a teaching statement

39. Career
Career Center
248 Flanner Hall
www.careercenter.nd.edu
574.631.5200
Program Director:
Ann Amico Moran
Ann.M.Moran.96@nd.edu
Advisor:
Jody Peters
jmurray7@nd.edu

40. Career
Workshops and Consultations on:
• Defining career goals
• Networking
• Talking about your research
• Interviewing
• Looking for a job

41. Ethics
Graduate School Ethics Workshop
January 14th * 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Themes:
Mentoring
Conflict of Interest/Commitment
Plagiarism/Data Ownership/Copyright Issues
Followed by a Catered Lunch
Plenary Talk
Participation satisfies the 3-hour ethics requirement for all students matriculating in 2011
or after.

42. Ethics

43. Graduate School Professional
Development Grants
The Graduate School has dedicated the earnings
from three endowments for professional
development: Joseph F. Downes Memorial; Notebaert Professional
Development; Zahm Research Travel
• Academic Training
• Research
• Professional Development
Common Professional Development Application Form:
http://graduateschool.nd.edu/professional_development/research

44. GO IRISH!