Workshops

Workshops

The Graduate School Professional Development workshop series aims to assist graduate students with skill acquisition in the areas of writing, research, and networking. Approximately 19 workshops are scheduled throughout the academic year and focus on a variety of topics including navigating graduate school, writing for success, and finding research funding. Workshop partners include the USF Writing Center, the Office of Sponsored Research, and USF faculty.

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For questions about the Professional Development Workshop series or to suggest content for future workshops contact Dr. Peter Harries


USF GRADUATE SCHOOL SPRING 2013 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES


INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP - REGISTRATION LINK
Facilitated by Dr. Linda Lucas, Office of National Scholarship, Dean Karen Liller, and Interim Associate Dean Peter Harries
This interactive workshop will address various aspects of the interview process ranging from preparing to phone interviews to those that are in person. The items covered will include interview preparation, examples and analysis of interviews, and other components that might be overlooked by interviewees. Although the focus will be on interviews in an academic context, the elements covered will have broader applicability.
Tue., Febuary 26th, 1:00-3:00 pm in ALN 296, the Graduate School Conference Room.

POSTER PRESENTATION SKILLS WORKSHOP
Facilitated by Dr. Peter Harries, Professor and Associate Dean
Knowledge will be shared on formatting and presenting academic posters. This will also benefit students participating in the March 22nd, the 5th Annual USF Graduate Student Research Symposium
Tue., March 5th, 1:30-3:00 pm in the ALN 226

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ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS WORKSHOP -
Facilitated by Dr. Peter Harries, Professor and Associate Dean
Students will be given advice on how to present in front of various academic audiences with an emphasis on producing effective presentation, especially for conferences
Wed., March 6th, 1:30-3:00 pm in ALN 296, the Graduate School Conference Room.

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INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP (Additional Session!) - REGISTRATION LINK
Facilitated by Dr. Linda Lucas, Office of National Scholarship, Dean Karen Liller, and Interim Associate Dean Peter Harries
This interactive workshop will address various aspects of the interview process ranging from preparing to phone interviews to those that are in person. The items covered will include interview preparation, examples and analysis of interviews, and other components that might be overlooked by interviewees. Although the focus will be on interviews in an academic context, the elements covered will have broader applicability.
Tue., March 26th, 1:00-3:00 pm in ALN 296, the Graduate School Conference Room.

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PREPARING FOR A FACULTY POSITION -
Facilitated by Dr. Peter Harries, Professor and Associate Dean
This workshop is dedicated to explicating the various steps involved in finding a faculty position, including: 1) searching for appropriate jobs; 2) preparing a compelling application; 3) interviewing strategies; and 4) negotiating if the job is offered.
Wed, April 10th, 2:00-4:00 pm in ALN 296, the Graduate School Conference Room.

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GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP - REGISTRATION LINK
Facilitated by Drs. Laura Runge, Professor of English, and Peter Harries, Professor and Associate Dean
Insight will be given into finding external funding sources for graduate-student research. The workshop will focus on identifying funding sources, presenting a compelling project and the ‘dos and don’ts’ of grant writing.
Tue., April 23rd, 1:30-3:00 pm in ALN 296, the Graduate School Conference Room.

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IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION: Students who register for a workshop will receive an email registration confirmation approximately ONE WEEK prior to the workshop. Also note that seating is limited for these workshops and registration indicates attendance. Before registering for a workshop, please be certain you are available, and if you register for a workshop please attend.



PDFs of Past Workshop Content

Graduate School Workshops

Writing and Publication Workshops

Presentation Skills Workshops

Leadership Workshops

Research Workshops

Career Workshops