Events

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Make use of structured quiet time to support writing productivity.
• Recognize the value of groups for greater accountability.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify at least three key principles of nutritious eating.

• Understand at least one practical strategy for healthy meal planning that fits within a limited budget. 

Please join us in the basement classroom in Long Hall for a pumpkin painting and sip event! Supplies are first come first serve.

Navigating the process of selecting an advisor and committee members is crucial for academic and professional success. Join Dr. Rajendra Singh, who is currently a D. Houser Banks Professor in the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Director of the Center for Silicon Nanoelectronics at Clemson University, for this workshop, where he will guide you through the essential steps to identify and approach potential advisors and committee members who align with your research goals and career aspirations. Learn how to evaluate their expertise, understand their expectations, and build a collaborative relationship that supports your growth. Whether you’re starting a new research project or seeking guidance for your thesis or dissertation, this session will equip you with practical strategies and insights to make informed decisions and foster productive academic partnerships.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Complete a short (30-minute) hike in Clemson’s Experimental Forests.

• Verbally identify at least one LNT (Leave No Trace) principle. 

• Recall at least one tool for future hike planning.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify at least two fundamental concepts of health insurance.

• Identify the provider network

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Make use of structured quiet time to support writing productivity.
• Recognize the value of groups for greater accountability.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify at least three key regulatory guidelines relevant to research practices.

• Understand at least one of the principles or frameworks that underpin responsible research practices.

• Recall ways to respond to a compliance or ethical dilemma in research practices.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify three key terms used in meta-analyses.

• Understand at least two steps of conducting a meta-analysis.

• Identify at least one potential use of meta-analysis in their discipline.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Describe the Socratic Method.
• Identify questioning strategies instructors can use to and enhance engagement and inclusion of diverse students.
• Define 6 types of Socratic questions you can use in the classroom to support critical thinking and problem solving.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify at least two of the key concepts of organizational change management.

• Understand at least two of the potential dynamics involved in leading change within academic and professional environments.

Graduate students possess advanced skills and training that are highly valued by many employers. Students with advanced degrees will need to rethink their skills and experiences from a new industry perspective. This workshop helps students start recognizing their transferable skills, articulating their competencies, and creating a plan for an effective job search, both online and at career fairs.

Once you RSVP, the Zoom meeting link will be sent to your email by a Michelin Career Center Counselor closer to the webinar date.

This training presents the tools to overcome any obstacle in your personal,educational, and professional path. This session covers the five areas of resilience: self-care, purpose, inner drive, flexibility, and strong relationships.

Please join us for a group hike on Sunday October 27th at 10 am at Waldrop Stone Falls Trail. We will be leaving promptly at 10 am so make sure to show up 15 minutes early!

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of asset-oriented instruction for advancing equity and inclusion.
• Examine Dr. Tara Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth framework.
• Identify ways to integrate students’ strengths and cultural capital in instruction and assessment.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify two characteristics of a useful Chat GPT prompt. 

• Analyze the effect of rephrasing at least three ChatGPT prompts.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the roles mentors play in their overall professional development.
• Develop or revise their individual development plan IDP.
• Recognize and engage in open dialogue on balancing the competing demands, needs, and interests of mentors and mentees, e.g., research productivity, grant funding, creativity and independence, career preference decisions, non-research activities, personal development, work-family balance, etc.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Describe at least one effective strategy for structuring a literature review to enhance clarity and coherence in academic writing.
• Apply at least two techniques for synthesizing academic research.
• Develop at least two practical skills for streamlining the literature review process.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Make use of structured quiet time to support writing productivity.
• Recognize the value of groups for greater accountability.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify at least three options for employment in academia.

• State at least two types of materials required for academic job applications.

• Recall at least one helpful strategy related to interviewing for jobs in academia. 

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Define what a needs analysis is and its importance in training and program development.
• Discover different methods to collect data for needs analysis (e.g. surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations).
• Identify at least one way to use data to identify gaps between current and desired performance.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize the key stages of a coaching conversation and incorporate the 7 questions.
• Understand the difference between coaching for performance and coaching for development.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Understand several methods that can be used to develop a reasonable spending plan.
• Build long term financial habits that will help participants to experience financial success.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify at least four statistical software options available for data analysis. 

• Name one strength of at least two statistical software packages. 

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Make use of structured quiet time to support writing productivity.
• Recognize the value of groups for greater accountability.

What do employers and graduate/professional schools really want? They are searching for candidates who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude (a.k.a. competency) necessary for success in their respective environments. This session will help students understand the sought-after core competencies and learn how to clearly articulate the depth of their experiences throughout the job search process, including writing a resume and preparing for an interview. This workshop will help graduate students understand, acquire, and articulate these 9 competencies.

Once you RSVP, the Zoom meeting link will be sent to your email by a Career Center Counselor closer to the webinar date.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• De-stress.
• Slow down their mind and body.
• Experience mental clarity.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify at least three key components for creating effective data management plans.

• Understand at least two principles of data organization to ensure the integrity of research data.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Make use of structured quiet time to support writing productivity.
• Recognize the value of groups for greater accountability.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize at least three key ethical issues related to AI.

• Examine at least two dilemmas associated with AI deployment.

This training presents how to give and receive feedback in a prepared intentional way,this session focuses on motives, defensiveness, and identity and includes exercises topractice giving feedback.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Identify at least one of the latest research findings on learning processes.

• Examine at least two strategies for enhancing cognitive performance.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Make use of structured quiet time to support writing productivity.
• Recognize the value of groups for greater accountability.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Describe the uses and characteristics of rubrics.
• Identify different types of rubrics appropriate for a variety of contexts.
• Develop rubrics suitable for your own and your students’ needs.
• Embed inclusive language and practices in rubrics.

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Recognize at least three key accessibility features that can broaden the inclusivity of presentations.

• Name at least two universal design principles that can broaden the impact of presentations.

Join us at Schilleter Dining Hall for a free meal from 12-1 pm. 100 tickets are available on a first come first serve basis!

As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:

• Collaboratively revise and enhance literature reviews with guidance from at least one experienced literature review writer.