CRN 17780

Instructors of Record:
- Ms. Ariana Arciero, avarcier@utep.edu
- Dr. Benjamin C. Flores, bflores@utep.edu
- Dr. Helmut Knaust, hkanust@utep.edu

Catalog Course Description: GRAD 6100. Issues in Higher Education. Multi-disciplinary seminar on current issues in higher education. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Succinctly articulate your research and professional goals;
Set expectations for yourself and your graduate education;
Develop skill sets to increase your success (graduate school, career, and beyond).

Attendance: As per the LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate contract, attendance is mandatory except for excused absences that are approved in advance.

Calendar:
- September 1. Welcome and introductions. Purpose of the seminar. Icebreaker.
- September 8. Three letters: PhD. Setting expectations.
- September 15. STEM doctoral career paths. Exploring short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals.
- September 22. Articulating your research statement. One-minute elevator speech.
- September 29. Practicing elevator speeches.
- October 6. Broadening participation in STEM.
- October 13. Identity, multiplicity, and consciousness. Reference: Wealth of Selves by Edwina Barvosa. Texas A&M University Press, 2008.
- October 20. Asserting ourselves and empathizing with others. Handling micro-aggressions.
- October 27. 3MT: Three-minute thesis. Graduate school guest speaker.
- November 3. Goal setting and time management.
- November 10. BD alumni panel.
- November 17. Taking care of your mind and body. Resources. Guest: Dr. Shenberger-Trujillo.
- November 24. Thanksgiving Holiday.
- December 1. Ice cream with Dr. Knaust.

Deliverables: Prepare a personalized website with the following items:
- Short-term, mid-term, long-term goals
- One-minute elevator speech
- Three-minute thesis video
- Identity statement