NSF AGEP CIRTL Research: Focus Groups
AGEP CIRTL National Science Foundation Project Information
The purpose of the visit by Iowa State University evaluators is to inform the NSF AGEP CIRTL research study that explores campus climate, and the socialization experiences of graduate students at the university. The research team will elicit information from:
Graduate School Testimony on HB214
Dean Steve Fetter, on behalf of the Graduate School, submitted written testimony on HB 214, for the hearing on the bill before the Maryland House of Delegates Appropriations Committee, held January 28, 2020. Read his full testimony here. Read a HB214 Information Sheet here.
Graduate Assistants
Graduate Assistants (GAs) are eligible for the following insurance plans:
- The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
- The State of Maryland Employee Plan
- An external plan
IMPORTANT: The default insurance is the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). All full time graduate students must participate in the SHIP enrollment/waiver process.
Leave of Absence Information
The university allows students in certain circumstances to apply for a leave of absence of up to two semesters or up to three 12-week terms during which time they do not intend to make academic progress toward the completion of their degree.
Qualifying Life Events
A qualifying life event is a major life-changing situation — sometimes planned, sometimes unexpected — that can impact you and your health insurance. Experiencing a significant life change may allow you to change your health plan outside of the annual enrollment period (also called open enrollment).
Multiple Career Paths Programs
To support doctoral students exploring the range of career options for doctoral graduates, the Graduate School presents the following series of programs for Spring 2016.
One Degree, Many Options: Multiple Career Paths for Doctoral Students
Forum
February 16
Panelists:
Maureen Grasso, Dean
Graduate School, North Carolina State University
Alan Leshner, CEO
American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Flagship Fellowship
The Flagship Fellowship Program helps to recruit outstanding doctoral students to the University of Maryland Graduate School. Flagship Fellowships are multi-year enhancement awards to be added to fellowship/assistantship offers made by graduate programs and may total $60,000 per student over the duration of the award.