Events and Happenings

Communicating Technical Topics to Non-Technical Audiences

Veronica Johnson — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:19:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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Explaining research involving complex ideas makes sense to an audience full of experts in the field, but to a non-technical audience, the information may be confusing. In this interactive discussion topics covered included:

Calendar dates

10/12/2023 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Evaluating Personal Career Wellness

Veronica Johnson — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:48:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, Steph Kalina of Liberty Mutual led a discussion on career wellness, which refers to the state of one’s overall career satisfaction and success, encompassing various aspects such as work-life balance, personal growth, and job fulfillment.

Calendar dates

08/15/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Self-Advocacy in Academia

Veronica Johnson — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:19:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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Doctoral students and early career faculty may feel intimidated when meeting with professors or colleagues and should be prepared to advocate for themselves. This webinar was an interactive discussion featuring tips to prepare for challenging conversations and building confidence to overcome the anxiety.

Calendar dates

05/02/2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Prioritizing Self-Care in Academia

Veronica Johnson — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:38:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program alumni discussed the importance of prioritizing self-care and mental health on the rigorous Ph.D. journey. Scholars and faculty shared therapeutic resources and tools and answered questions on the importance of social support systems and the role culture plays.

Therapeutic Resources w/websites

Calendar dates

04/13/2022 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Starting a Grant-Funded Community or Campus-Based Initiative

Veronica Johnson — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 23:27:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program alumna and Bob Belle Service Grant recipients Drs. Myrtede Alfred, Karin Block-Cora and Cheryl Swanier shared their expertise on several topics, including steps to conceptualizing an initiative, organizing an initiative from an existing practice, how to leverage funding and build relationships with similar programs, and the connection between service and the tenure-track.

Calendar dates

02/01/2022 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dissertation Defense Stories: Defending in a Virtual Environment

Veronica Johnson — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:27:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program alumna Drs. Whitney McCoy and Janeen Perry-Campbell led the panel discussion on defending the dissertation in a virtual environment. Panelists shared their experiences defending online, offered key preparation tips surrounding the rules in a virtual environment and answered attendee questions.

Calendar dates

01/13/2022 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tenure Webinar Series (Part 1): Achieving Tenure: Advice for Early Career Faculty

Veronica Johnson — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:08:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In Part 1 of our Tenure webinar series, SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program alumni panelists discussed the basics of the tenure and promotion process, answered common questions and provided insights based on their own experiences.

Calendar dates

08/03/2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tenure Webinar Series (Part 2): Tenure and Faculty Diversity

Veronica Johnson — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:11:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In Part 2 of our Tenure webinar series, SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program alumni panelists discussed the relationship between tenure and faculty diversity, highlighting the current national discussion about high profile tenure cases.

Calendar dates

08/10/2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Student Debt & Faculty Diversity

Veronica Johnson — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:14:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program alumni discussed why addressing the student debt crisis is a key component of diversifying the graduate school pipeline and ultimately diversifying the professoriate, as well as thoughts on how systemic policy change can help address this issue.

Student Debt Faculty Diversity webinar notes

Calendar dates

05/25/2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mentoring 101: Navigating Academia

Veronica Johnson — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:18:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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Mentorship serves as a crucial support for students as they navigate graduate school and enter the professoriate. But understanding how to build a strong mentor/mentee relationship isn’t always easy. Featuring former SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Faculty Mentor of the Year award winners in conversation with their mentees, this webinar featured advice on how to get the most out of a mentoring relationship from both perspectives.

The Future of Faculty Diversity (Part 2): Faculty Retention

Veronica Johnson — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:31:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, SREB-DSP alumni from across the higher education spectrum discussed the importance of faculty diversity and shared thoughts on how institutions can better retain diverse graduate students and faculty.

If We Don’t Push for a More Diverse Faculty Now, Then When?

Consider Faculty Diversity When Applying to College

Calendar dates

01/26/2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Future of Faculty Diversity (Part 1): Graduate Student & Faculty Recruitment

Veronica Johnson — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:34:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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In this webinar, panelists from across the higher education spectrum discussed the importance of faculty diversity and shared thoughts on how institutions can better recruit diverse graduate students and faculty.

If We Don’t Push for a More Diverse Faculty Now, Then When?

Consider Faculty Diversity When Applying to College

Calendar dates

01/12/2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Moms of Color in Academia – Navigating Grad School

Veronica Johnson — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:55:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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This conversation-oriented panel brought together former SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program graduates to share their experiences and advice on navigating graduate school and academia as a mom of color. Panelists discussed a variety of topics including how to advocate for resources as a new mom, how to address childcare challenges, resources to seek out within your institution, how to build a supportive network/community, and how to juggle school and life.

Moms of Color in Academia webinar notes

Calendar dates

12/08/2020 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Transitioning to a Faculty Role

Veronica Johnson — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:08:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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Transitioning from doctoral student to professor can be both exciting and challenging. In this webinar, SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program alumni discussed their experiences navigating the transition into the professoriate. The panelists also provided advice on how to adjust to your new role, continue to grow your professional skills and balance service and academic commitments.

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Navigating Graduate School During a Disaster

Veronica Johnson — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:36:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series

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This year has brought huge shifts to higher education as institutions and students attempt to grapple with pursuing postsecondary degrees in the midst of an international public health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant and unprecedented challenges to graduate students at every stage of their studies.

Deep Dive into the Fulbright Experience

Veronica Johnson — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:23:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series (Fulbright Session 2 of 2)

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In September, the SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program hosted a series of two professional development sessions focusing on the Fulbright Fellowship.

Applying for the Fulbright Scholar Award

Veronica Johnson — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:42:00 +0000

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program Webinar Series (Fulbright Session 1 of 2)

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In September, the SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program hosted a series of of two professional development sessions focusing on the Fulbright Fellowship.

My Mother Proved It Was Possible

Chanell Turner — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:15:00 +0000

The daughter of a DSP grad shares how her mother inspired her

In summer 2016, six pairs of SREB Doctoral Scholars entered the StoryCorps Atlanta booth to talk about their experiences as minority Ph.D. scholars and graduates in higher education. One pair discussed their struggles with isolationism and impostor syndrome; another spoke of the impact their research has had on their development not just as students, but as individuals who care deeply about the people they are serving. Nanette, a DSP graduate, sat down with her daughter Alyssa to share their experiences with mentorship. Dr.

Fewer than 1 in 10 professors are someone of color

Chanell Turner — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:42:00 +0000

The SREB DSP addresses the issue of faculty diversity

Today, a third of students entering American universities are minorities, yet among the faculty fewer than 1 in 10 is someone of color. Who stands at the front of the room matters.

The SREB DSP looks to address the issue of faculty diversity on college campuses by increasing graduates, supporting public service projects of graduates and acknowledging the research interest of DSP scholars.

See how the SREB DSP is helping states meet this need.

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“He Always Said What Needed to Be Said…”

Chanell Turner — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:28:00 +0000

Chanell Turner, Publications and Programming Assistant for the Doctoral Scholars Program, talks with former SREB President Mark Musick as he remembers former SREB Vice Chair Charlie Reed’s impact on the Doctoral Scholars Program and his passion for education.