[Faculty] UCR Graduate Division Faculty Quarterly Newsletter - Fall 2024

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Fall 2024

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Faculty Quarterly
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Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the Fall quarter and a new academic year! I hope you’re as excited and energized as I am to welcome our approximately 1,400 incoming graduate students and reconnect with our current students.
All new students have completed an online orientation that provides substantial information about our campus, the Graduate Division, and available resources. Please remind your students that they can continue to access this orientation throughout their studies. One of the slides, titled “Need Help,” outlines who they should contact when they have questions. I encourage you to review this content as well; it will help you guide your students more effectively. You can find the slide on the Graduate Division website here<https://graduate.ucr.edu/need-help?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>. As we mentor and advise our students, it’s crucial to differentiate between their academic and employment needs. For instance, students requiring accommodations for their academic pursuits should contact the Student Disability Resource Center, while those needing support for their TA or GSR roles should reach out to the Disability Management Office.
This year, we are placing a strong emphasis on mentorship. I’m excited to share that we’ve begun working with some colleagues to provide mentoring training and CIMER certification (Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research). Our goal is to have all faculty CIMER certified over the next couple of years.
Additionally, we’ve initiated discussions on developing guidelines for the ethical use of AI in research. These guidelines aim to foster conversations about the ethical implications of using various forms of AI in students’ theses and creative work. We expect to share these guidelines with you by mid-Fall. To deepen our understanding of this topic, we’ve invited three scholars from around the world to participate in a seminar series titled “Charting the Landscape of Ethical AI.” I hope you will join us for this exciting opportunity.
I look forward to your continued commitment and collaboration as we work together to advance our graduate programs and support our students’ success. Here’s to a productive and inspiring year ahead!
Warm regards,
Lidia

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Admissions
Application Submission and Program Recommendation Deadlines

Winter 2025
International
The deadline for new international graduate students has passed
Domestic
Application Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024
Admission Recommendations: November 8, 2024

Spring 2025
International
Application Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
Admission Recommendations: December 8, 2024

Domestic
Application Submission Deadline: February 1, 2025
Admission Recommendations: February 8, 2025

Deferments
Please get in touch with you Graduate Program Coordinator or Graduate Admissions Faculty Advisor about deferring new Fall 2024 graduate students. Requests to defer a student’s start term to Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, or Fall 2025 must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM (PST) on September 26, 2024.

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Academic Preparation,
Recruitment, & Outreach
Graduate Division Virtual Open House
Graduate Division is hosting two amazing events for prospective graduate students in October. Our annual Virtual Open House<https://apro.ucr.edu/gradopenhouse?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D> on October 15-17th features virtual information sessions with faculty, graduate students and staff. If your program would like to participate, please contact Nicholas.hall at ucr.edu<mailto:Nicholas.hall at ucr.edu>. Registration for students is open!

California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
This year, UCR is also hosting the CA Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education<https://www.caldiversityforum.org/?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>. We will be welcoming 1200 prospective students and 200 recruiters to our campus on Saturday, October 19th. If your graduate program would like to table at the event, or if you would like marketing materials for your students, please contact Laura.mcgeehan at ucr.edu<mailto:laura.mcgeehan at ucr.edu>.

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Funding & Employment

Enrolled Student Fellowship Opportunities
The first call for fellowship applications for students that have advanced to candidacy have been made. These include the Dissertation Year Fellowships (DYFAs) and the Pre-Professoriate HSI awards (PP-HSI) providing a whole year of fellowship support, tuition and fees to outstanding graduate students in their final year of their dissertation. Deadline for nominations from Graduate Programs is January 16th 2025 and awards will be made at the beginning of Spring quarter for use in the 25-26 academic year.  In addition, last year we rolled out a new Dissertation Completion Fellowship Award (DCFAs) for use in the current academic year to relieve students of teaching obligations whilst writing up their dissertation. We have a Fall call (deadline October 16th) and a Winter call January 16th to provide support for up to 2 quarters. Timeline is especially important for these awards and students are expected to graduate by the end of the award. Please see the appropriate graduate program for internal deadlines and further information can be found here. Learn More<https://graduate.ucr.edu/funding?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>
Travel and Research Grants
Don’t forget to encourage your students to apply for Graduate Division travel and research grants. Up to $2000 awards are available for travel to national and international conferences  Learn More<https://graduate.ucr.edu/funding?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>
Postdoc Awards
Our growing community of Postdoctoral Researchers is a major part of our research efforts. In collaboration with the Riverside Postdoctoral Association (RPA) and the Office of Research, we are delighted to recognize their contributions in the form of the annual UCR Postdoc Awards for Excellence:  Learn More<https://graduate.ucr.edu/funding?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>


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Academics
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Academic Affairs Resources

All regulations and procedures regarding academic requirements for your graduate students including committees, advancement to candidacy, degree audtis, and graduation are available on the Graduate Division website. <http://- https:/graduate.ucr.edu/regulations-and-procedures >
You can also email<mailto:gaa at ucr.edu> gaa at ucr.edu <mailto:gaa at ucr.edu> with specific questions.
Fall Quarter Is Here!
Many of our new graduate students are international. This may be the first time away from their home country and they could benefit from extra support. Here aresome  resources to help you advise and support both international and domestic students:

  *   Case Management<https://casemanagement.ucr.edu/?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D> – Clear paths and help solve problems
  *   Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)<https://counseling.ucr.edu/?_gl=1*15e628v*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MjU5Mzc1MDguQ2p3S0NBand1ZnEyQmhBbUVpd0FuWnF3OGppLW1UQ2VTZVdvWERwbnpjNXNvNmE4T3pmTV83bU9hcTZKZHFudW9IcUtOdzlUNGp6RkxSb0NhS0FRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTE3NTY5MTEzMC4xNzIxMTc0Nzg1*_ga*MTY1NjI1MTE2OS4xNzIxMTc0Nzg1*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*MTcyNjI1ODAwOC4yMDIuMS4xNzI2MjU4MDY0LjAuMC4w*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*MTcyNjI1ODAwOC4yMDMuMS4xNzI2MjU4MDY0LjAuMC4w&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D> – Mental health services
  *   Health, Well-being and Safety<https://studentwellness.ucr.edu/?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D> – Group of 9 departments dedicated to providing inclusive student services
  *   Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)<https://sdrc.ucr.edu/?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D> – Disability assistance and academic accommodations
  *   Academic Integrity<https://graduate.ucr.edu/regulations-and-procedures?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D#academic-integrity> – Many new graduate students are unaware of what constitutes academic misconduct. Information on that and the process to report graduate student academic misconduct can be found on our website
Need Help?
Graduate Division has recently created a shortcut Need Help? slide to assist faculty, students, and staff determine the correct path for assistance. It can be found on our Need Help? website - https://graduate.ucr.edu/need-help<https://graduate.ucr.edu/need-help?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>
R’Grad Petition System
Reminder – if you receive an email from RGrad, please open it! The email is to alert you that there is a petition in your queue. Please review petitions in a timely manner to help students meet required deadlines. We appreciate your support! If you have any questions about the R’Grad system, please contact rgradfeedback at ucr.edu<mailto:rgradfeedback at ucr.edu>.


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Research Ethics & Mentoring
Please join us for the 2024-2025 seminar series, Charting the Landscape of Ethical AI. We are incredibly fortunate to have three scholars from across the globe presenting on different concerns of the development and application of various kinds of artificial intelligence, and challenging us to think beyond current discourse to expanded understandings of and a richer context for considering responsibility.
This series is brought to the UCR campus by the Graduate Division Research Ethics Education Program, the RAISE Institute, and the UCR Office of Research and Economic Development.
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Grad Success

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GradSuccess supports graduate student retention, degree completion, and post-degree career outcomes through a diverse range of programs, events, expert consultations, and peer support. Postdoctoral scholars are also welcome at all GradSuccess events. Please encourage your students to take advantage of the resources available in Grad Success. LEARN MORE<https://graduate.ucr.edu/gradsuccess?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>
University Teaching Certificate Program
The University Teaching Certificate program is designed to assist graduate students interested in careers as university-level instructors to develop teaching and lecturing strategies, design a teaching philosophy, and become members of the professional teaching community. Ph.D. and Master’s students are welcome to apply. (Postdocs can apply but will not receive four units of UCR credit.) The program is recommended for students in the third year of or later of the PhD or the second year of the Master's. Applications will open for the Winter - Spring 2025 cohort on Monday, October 14, and close at 9:00am on Thursday, November 21st. More information about the program and directions to the application can be found at tadp.ucr.edu/university-teaching-certificate<https://tadp.ucr.edu/university-teaching-certificate?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the current UTC Coordinator, J Selke, at utc at ucr.edu<mailto:utc at ucr.edu>.

Digital Writers' Room
Do your students need writing support? Let them know about the Digital Writers' Room! This weekly 2-hour Zoom session for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars is intended to foster a collaborative graduate writing community. Learn More<https://gwc.ucr.edu/programs/dissertation-support/writers-room?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=2cd7c056c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>

Introduction to R
This workshop will provide foundational knowledge for new R users regarding R basics, including operations, data types and structures, functions, control structures, and wrangling. Students can register here<https://ucr.mywconline.com/?utm_source=UC+Riverside+Master+List&utm_campaign=85ccf95212-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_08_08_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b69786bfc4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D>


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