Professional Enhancement
- About Us
- Calendar of Events
- Graduate Student Success Pathways
- Our Programs & Services
- Advocacy & Partnerships
- Meet the Staff
About Us
The Office of Graduate Student Professional Enhancement (GSPE) fosters scholarly and professional growth, pedagogical and career success, and holistic wellbeing. As a centralized resource, we offer a variety of in-person and online programs and services, guided by professionals with years of experience in graduate education and enriched by a broad spectrum of campus partnerships. We are also a place of belonging and networking, apart from yet aligned with departmental academic pursuits, where graduate students may discover transdisciplinary collaborations and explore diverse career paths.
Calendar of Events
| Date | Time (EDT) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Fall 2024 TA Orientation, Day 1 | Worsham Cinema |
| August 14, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Fall 2024 TA Orientation, Day 2 | Assigned |
| August 14, 2024 | 11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | New Graduate Student Resource Fair | Ballrooms 212AB, Gatton Student Center |
| August 30, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Experienced TA Panel | Zoom |
| August 30, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Experienced International TA Panel | Zoom |
| September 3, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Exploring Non-Academic Career Opportunities: Finding a Career You Love | Zoom |
| September 5, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | International TA Coffee Chat | 502 Margaret I. King Library |
| September 13, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | International Career Day | The Cornerstone |
| September 17, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Careers in Cybersecurity: A Panel with UK Alumni | Zoom |
| September 18, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Postdoc Symposium | Gatton Student Center |
| September 19, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | ITA Series: Who Are Our Students? | Zoom |
| September 20, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Graduate Student Career Fair Prep Workshop | Stuckert Career Center |
| September 25, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Grad Student Power Hour @ The Career Fair (Registration Encouraged) | Gatton Student Center |
| September 26, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | TA Workshop: How Students Learn | Zoom |
| October 1, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Mastering Transferrable Skills: How to Develop and Articulate Your Strengths | Zoom |
| October 3, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | ITA Coffee and Tea Chat | 502 Margaret I. King Library |
| October 4, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Communicating Your Research Workshop | Zoom |
| October 9, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CyberCon 2024 | The Cornerstone |
| October 17, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | ITA Series: Active Learning Strategies | Zoom |
| October 21, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. | GradResearch Live! Video Submission Deadline | Registration Required |
| November 6, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | ITA Coffee and Tea Chat | 502 Margaret I. King Library |
| November 6, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | GradResearch Live! Finals | Esports Theater, The Cornerstone |
| November 12, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Networking and Professional Branding: Elevating Your Professional Presence | Zoom |
| November 14, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | TA Workshop: Learning Through Discussion | 502 Margaret I. King Library |
| November 19, 2024 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | TA Workshop: Establishing and Cultivating Community in the Classroom | 502 Margaret I. King Library |
| December 3, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Job Search Strategies and Application Materials: How to Set Yourself Apart in the Job Market | Zoom |
| January 7, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Spring 2025 TA Orientation, Day 1 | Jacobs Science Building |
| January 8, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Spring 2025 TA Orientation, Day 2 | Jacobs Science Building |
| January 29, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Kentucky Graduate Internship Scholarship Information Session | Zoom |
| January 31, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Communicating Your Teaching Philosophy Workshop | Zoom |
| February 10, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. | GradTeach Live! Video Submission Deadline | Online Submission |
| February 21, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Graduate Student Career Fair Prep Workshop | Stuckert Career Center |
| February 26, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Career Fair | Gatton Student Center |
| February 27, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | GradTeach Live! Finals | Esports Theater, The Cornerstone |
| March 17 - 21, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Spring Thesis & Dissertation Writing Camp | Zoom (Registration Required) |
| March 25, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Trainee Research Day | Gatton Student Center |
| April 4, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | GradScholar: A Doctoral Re-Orientation | 330AB, Gatton Student Center |
| May 19 - 30, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Summer Thesis & Dissertation Writing Camp | Zoom (Registration Required) |
Graduate Student Success Pathways
Graduate Student Success Pathways is an online navigational tool, like a compass, that can help you in any stage of your graduate study by charting a personalized professional enhancement plan to guide you from wherever you are to exactly where you want to go. Pathways provides resources, opportunities, and actionable steps to supplement your graduate education and diversify your experiences. The GSPE Office uses Pathways to guide all our professional development efforts and to assist students in achieving the four goals of a well-rounded graduate education.
Click here to learn more!
Our Programs & Services
Fulfilling Profession
Developing the skills, knowledge, and experience for a fulfilling career.
- Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Advisor
- Preparing Future Faculty/Professionals
- GradDegree+
- Beyond the Professoriate (for Doctoral Students)
- Beyond Graduate School (for Master's Students)
- Job Search the SMART WAY: A Podcast with Dr. Maren Wood
- Imagine PhD
- Interstride
- myIDP (Individual Development Plan) for Science Careers
- Other Career Resources
- The Kentucky Graduate Internship
Impactful Research
Gaining the insights and experience necessary to make an impact in the field and beyond.
Transformative Teaching
Sharpening and broadening career opportunities through transformative teaching practices.
- Pedagogy Track of GradDegree+
- Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning
- New Teaching Assistant Orientation
- GradTeachLive! (the teaching version of the 3MT)
- National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
- Other Resources for Graduate Teaching Assistants
Holistic Wellness
Pursuing personal growth through a holistic balance of mental, physical, and financial wellness.
- GradScholar
- New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)
- Thomas D. Clark Graduate Study
- Graduate Student Congress (GSC)
Advocacy & Partnerships
Below is a list of vital partners across campus with whom we collaborate to offer a diverse array of resources and initiatives for graduate students.
- A&S Careers Beyond the Professoriate
- CELT
- CESL
- Graduate Student Congress (GSC)
- Society of Postdoctoral Scholars
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Stuckert Career Center
- Human Resources Training and Development
- Counseling Center
- Human Resources
- Libraries
- International Center
Meet the Staff
Professional Enhancement Team
