CRN 17780
Instructors of Record: Ms. Ariana Arciero, avarcier@utep.edu Dr. Benjamin C. Flores, bflores@utep.edu Dr. Helmut Knaust, hkanust@utep.edu
Classroom: Classroom Building 202 Meeting Time: F 11:00 - 11:50 AM
Catalog Course Description: GRAD 6100. Issues in Higher Education. Multi-disciplinary seminar on current issues in higher education. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Course Outcomes: By the end of the semester you will
a) Succinctly articulate your research and professional goals; b) Set expectations for yourself and your graduate education; c) 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.
SCHEDULE
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 Grading: The grading scale for this course is S/U.
This syllabus will be posted on Dr. Knaust’s course website: http://helmut.knaust.info/mediawiki/index.php?title=CRN_17780
