The mental health and well-being of students is a growing concern for faculty. This session will present data and trends on student mental health. Presenters will provide tips and an overview of the many resources offered by Mizzou to help faculty assist students in distress.
“I don’t need to know about accessibility unless I get an accommodation request.” Let’s bury this belief for good! After this session, you will be able to explain why accessible learning is necessary—even if you think your students “don’t need it.” We will discuss the incidence and prevalence of common disabilities, how they present barriers […]
Physical health and well-being impact a student’s ability to focus, learn and do well in class. This session will provide an overview of the wealth of health and well-being resources available to Mizzou students and will provide tips on how faculty can be allies for student well-being. Lunch will be provided.
Getting Started: Teaching and Research Statements The Writing Center, in collaboration with the MU Graduate School, will host a multi-part presentation and workshop series focused on Teaching and Research Statements. The Getting Started presentation will focus on introducing graduate students to teaching and research statements, their purposes, their differences, and their potential drafting processes. The […]
This orientation is to help graduate students teaching for the first time at the University of Missouri. All graduate students (domestic and international) with teaching assistantships and responsibilities who have not previously taught at the University of Missouri are required to attend GTO. Postdoctoral scholars, experienced Teaching Assistants, and Graduate Instructors at the University of […]
This Community of Practice is for instructors who incorporate mindfulness practices on two levels: for ourselves, and for our students. Based on our understanding of research about the benefits of mindfulness, we may invite our students to do meditation, mindful movement, or other contemplative practices during or outside of classtime. No less important are our […]
Donald K. Anderson Teaching Assistant Award This rewards current students with a teaching assistantship who demonstrate excellence and lasting impact in the classroom, positive attitudes and personalities, enthusiasm and commitment, and mentorship to peers and/or undergraduates. $500-$1,000 Prize Donald K. Anderson Research Assistant Award Rewards current students with a research assistantship who demonstrate excellence and […]
The Sandra K. Abell Award was created to honor Sandi Abell’s memory and to recognize the outstanding achievements of a graduate student pursuing a PhD in the life or physical sciences who has demonstrated a passion for both teaching and research. $1,500 Scholarship
This Community of Practice is for instructors who incorporate mindfulness practices on two levels: for ourselves, and for our students. Based on our understanding of research about the benefits of mindfulness, we may invite our students to do meditation, mindful movement, or other contemplative practices during or outside of classtime. No less important are our […]
Immigration attorney Miha Britt will discuss immigration options to work in the U.S. after OPT (F-1) and Academic Training (J-1). The discussion will include information on nonimmigrant statuses including H-1B, P, R, L, O, E-1, E-2 and permanent residency.