Monday, December 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm, Huang Foyer
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a Winter treats get together for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some coffee and cookies on us!
Treats will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
Monday, November 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, On Campus
Have you communicated expectations to a mentee and assumed that they understood what you meant? Would you like to learn how to better communicate with your mentor/mentee?
Effective communication is critical to an effective mentoring relationship. During this workshop, postdocs will identify barriers to clear understanding. In addition, scholars will learn and practice strategies to address reasons for a lack of understanding.
Your postdoc training is more than just research! Apply design thinking to the wicked problem of a comprehensive postdoctoral training plan and make a bold plan that amplifies your interests and values as you transition to your career of choice. The work we do together will support new perspectives, identify mentoring needs, and ensure that your individual development plan is thoughtful and balanced.
Note: there is approximately an hour of required prework for this session. You will receive details for the prework upon registration.
II: Professional & Academic Writing
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Winter Session: Thursdays, February 8 - March 14, 5:00pm-7:00pm
This course on academic writing for publication focuses on learning to write coherently, clearly, and concisely. It will also include some practice in writing effective emails, letters, and short proposals. The course includes two 30-minute individual tutorials with the instructor.
IV. Accent Reduction
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Winter Session: Tuesdays, February 6 - March 12, 4:30pm-6:30pm
This class helps non-native speakers to recognize and practice American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns in order to improve comprehension and intelligibility. This is accomplished through identification of problem areas, focused practice and recording of exercises for instructor feedback.
Course topics:
I: Oral Communication
Winter Session: Monday, January 29 - Thursday, February 1, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Attendance is required ALL 4 Days
This course focuses on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis is on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic activities both in and out of class covering pronunciation, idiom and slang usage, active listening skills, and conversation strategies.
Course topics:
Required Readings:
English, M. C., & Kitsantas, A. (2013). Supporting Student Self-Regulated Learning in Problem- and Project-Based Learning. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning,7(2). DOI: 10.7771/1541-5015.1339 -- LINK
Recommended Readings:
Your postdoc training is more than just research! Apply design thinking to the wicked problem of a comprehensive postdoctoral training plan and make a bold plan that amplifies your interests and values as you transition to your career of choice. The work we do together will support new perspectives, identify mentoring needs, and ensure that your individual development plan is thoughtful and balanced.
Note: there is approximately an hour of required prework for this session. You will receive details for the prework upon registration.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a Fall treats get together for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for a Kara's mini cupcake (gluten free and vegan options available) and other sweet treats on us!
Treats will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
Monday, October 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, On Campus
Are you working with new students and postdocs in your group this academic year? Start your next mentor-mentee relationship off right by being intentional about setting expectations! A shared understanding of mentor and mentee expectations is critical to building an effective mentoring relationship.