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Available to all Oregon State students, Aurora's online tools and videos help graduate students prepare for and navigate the academic and professional job market. Now available is the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion! Students may earn a certificate on their own, or faculty may incorporate it into their professional seminar courses.
There are two certificates of completion in Aurora: one for faculty careers, and a second for professional careers. After watching a series of videos and completing a short survey at the end of each one, graduate students can earn their Certificate of Completion in about 15 hours.
To get started, log in to Aurora and choose either Faculty Careers or Professional Careers, and then start with the first module. Find quizzes at the bottom of each video page.
Writing groups have been finalized and the enrollment form has been closed, but there are some slots available in the master’s groups. New members can be accommodated within the first 3 weeks of the summer term. The Ph.D. Groups are now full, but students can be put on a wait list in case current members drop. Contact Chris.
We encourage graduate students seeking writing and research support to contact the Graduate Writing Center via the online appointment request form. The GWC hours are noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday throughout the summer.
If you are in the writing stage of your project, consider registering for WR 599 - Thesis and Dissertation Writing (CRN 18508). Please note, this is not an introduction to the thesis or dissertation.
What to expect:
GRAD 599 – Graduate teaching seminar (CRN: 20194), fall term, Ecampus, 1 credit
This is a 1-credit, just-in-time pedagogy and teaching support course for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) at Oregon State University during the 2020-2021 academic year. This course gives support for GTAs and other graduate students across OSU’s academic disciplines who teach site-based, hybrid, and online courses. The course focuses on evidence-based pedagogical practices with an emphasis on practical strategies and problem-solving, and will be tuned to graduate students’ needs and the classes they are instructing.
The Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching provides advanced course work and experiential learning opportunities for students who plan to teach in higher education settings or in other fields that may require similar skills. Students completing the 18-credit program will receive a transcript-visible credential.
Ecampus accepts applications to the online version of the program on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Visit the GCCUT website to learn more and apply. Students who are enrolled in a graduate degree program at OSU do not pay an application fee.
Woebot is a chatbot who helps users monitor how they are feeling and to learn about themselves. It was designed for college students by faculty at Stanford School of Medicine who want to make mental health accessible. Woebot has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression, requires little time, is humorous and fun, and offers tailored chats based on one’s mood at the moment.
Congratulations to all the graduate students who completed their degree or certificate in the 2019-2020 academic year. And a special thank you for those who entered the Graduation Celebration Raffle. If you didn't see the post go check it out! We enjoyed celebrating your accomplishments from a distance.⠀
A new employee assistance program started on July 1 called Beyond Benefits. The program is available to graduate assistants, postdoc scholars, classified staff, academic faculty, professional faculty, and household members.
Beyond Benefits provides resources for family needs, financial needs, mental/emotional support needs and legal needs. Employees will have access to online resources, online communities and on-demand learning programs. Additionally, consultants can create personalized action plans related to individual employee needs.
Visit the Beyond Benefits website to learn more and sign up for the online portal. Use OSUBEYOND for the the Web ID when signing up for services.
Programs and students, please add Grad Welcome Week to your calendars. We will continue to add details as we get closer to fall term. Most activities will have virtual options.
Need a way to help pay for professional development activities? Apply for up to a $250 reimbursement to cover expenses from a training or other resource you are using to boost your skills.
Students may receive up to three Professional Development Awards per academic year. Recipients must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program, with a minimum registration of three graduate credits during the term of the proposed activity.