Graduate Student Series
Graduate students are invited to attend any CETL workshops. They are recommended for grad students who aspire to be faculty and who are generally interested in teaching and learning in higher education. Please direct any questions to CETL at [email protected].
Join now the 4-part series which aims to equip graduate students with the foundational tools to gain employment and develop successful careers in academia as well as the private and public sector. Find details for each part below, along with registration links.
Facilitated by Yejie Lee, Career and Life Design Coach at OU
This active workshop will explore the various career paths available to graduate students with their degrees. Explore how you can take steps to determine your best career fit and how you can prepare for the career of your choice. Students will improve their resumes, determine paths to further develop their employability, and improve interviewing skills.
Panel composed of Dr. Kelly Berishaj, Associate Professor of Nursing; Dr. Tomoko Wakabayashi, Associate Professor, Department of Human Development and Child Studies Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Ph.D. Program; and Dr. Caress Dean, Chairperson of Public and Environmental Wellness, Associate Professor of Public Health at OU.
This panel will examine the primary roles of a professor—research, service, and teaching—and demonstrate how understanding your personal narrative can guide your contributions in these areas. Learn to articulate your achievements within these domains and develop a framework for applying these roles beyond academia. The session will also emphasize the importance of mentorship and collaboration for career success. A Q&A segment will follow; please bring any questions you have.
Join Telling Your Professional Story through Service, Teaching, and Research in Academia and Beyond
Facilitated by Dr. Marc Thomas, Dean of Teaching and Learning Excellence at OCC, and Dr. Kate Bowers, Special Instructor and Academic Programs Coordinator for Computer Science and Engineering at OU
This workshop will explore how a teaching statement can best guide you in becoming an effective and impactful educator. It will utilize dynamic instruction, reflective practice, and collaborative exercises to help you get to the heart of powerful and effective teaching, both in the classroom and in industry. You will leave this workshop with a strong foundation from which to tackle and succeed in your teaching practice, in the university setting and beyond.
Facilitated by Dr. Michelle Hammond, Associate Professor of Management at OU
Work and life: We have all heard those two coupled together, but they are not the same. Your work is not your life. This workshop will explore the various ways in which work can take over our lives and leave us burned out and reeling. You will also explore and equip yourself with strategies to prevent this from happening. Lastly, you will delve into the resources at your disposal to help you as you navigate your career in a sustainable and functional way.
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
100 Library Drive
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4479
(location map)
(248) 370-2751
[email protected]
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
100 Library Drive
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4479
(location map)
(248) 370-2751