GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Dr. Joe CollentineProfessor of Spanish

Introduced by: Maribeth Watwood, Dean of the Graduate College

Dr. Angela HansenProfessor of English

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Savannah Berry & Sneha VissaCo-Presidents

Graduate Student Government (GSG)

THINGS WE WISH WE KNEW AS GRADUATE STUDENTSSNEHA VISSA AND SAVANNAH BERRY

Time Management!

KEEPING BUSY IN FLAGSTAFF!

GLOBAL NAU

82 Countries Represented

The NAU International Pavilion

THE GSG TRAVEL AWARD

Tier 1 Presenting at the conference* of a national/international organization**

Up to $450

Tier 2 Presenting at the conference* of a regionalorganization/regional part of a national organization

Up to $350

Tier 3 Presenting at the conference* of a state or local organization

Up to $250

Tier 4 Other (e.g., delivering a lecture [non-conference], traveling to conduct research, traveling for internship/externship interview, executive job shadowing)

Up to $200

Tier 5 Attending a conference Up to $125

Monies Divided by College

4 Application Windows (2 Fall, 2 Spring)

Eligible for 1 Award/Year

Conferences!

Professional Development!

Research!

HOW TO BE INVOLVED WITH GSG

OPEN ASSISTANT POSITIONS!

• College of Arts & Letters

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

• College of Education• Director of Travel

GSG SOCIAL!1899 Grill

TODAY, 4-6pm

RAFFLE PRIZES FOR ATTENDING!!

Safe Working and Learning Policy and Title IX

Pamela HeinonenDirector of Equity and Access Office/Title IX Coordinator

SAFE WORKING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT POLICY

• Discrimination and harassment based on protect category – Race– Gender– Religion– Disability– Age (Over 40)– Veteran Status– Color– National Origin– Sexual Orientation– Gender Identity and Expression

Please contact EAO with questions or concerns or to report a matter of which you become aware

Policy prohibits retaliation for reporting a concern under SWALE

CONSENSUAL AMOROUS RELATIONSHIPS

• The university prohibits any consensual amorous relationships involving a faculty member/instructor and student, or between supervisor and employee, where the faculty member/instructor or supervisor has direct authority, influence, or responsibility with regard to that student or employee.

“TITLE IX” REPORTING AND RESOURCES

• Title IX is a gender non-discrimination law of broad application including:– Sexual Harassment– Sexual Violence (Sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking)– LGBTQIA discrimination– Pregnancy– Parenting

• As a GA/GTA, you are a mandatory reporter under Title IX.• If a student discloses a concern of this nature you must

contact either the Office of the Dean of Students or the Title IX Coordinator. More information is provided through the required online training and on the Title IX website.

EQUITY AND ACCESS OFFICE/TITLE IX

• Equity and Access Office• Old Main – Room 110• (928) 523-3312• https://nau.edu/equity-and-access/

• Pam Heinonen• Director of Equity and Access Office/Title IX Coordinator• (928) 523-9342• https://nau.edu/Equity-and-Access/Title-IX/Home/

• Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy• https://nau.edu/Equity-and-Access/Forms-Policies/

Career Development and Services for Graduate Students

Emily McCarthy, DirectorNAU Career Development

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

AN OVERVIEW OF COUNSELING SERVICES, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

CARL DINDO, PSY.D.

COUNSELING SERVICES

• Located in the Health and Learning Center (HLC)– Integrated care with medical services – 1st floor

• Our multidisciplinary staff includes:– 6 psychologists– Latinx Specialist (starting Sept.)– 3 counselors (LPC)– 2 doctoral psychology interns– 2 masters counseling interns– 3 doctoral practicum students– Currently hiring (3-5 new positions expected to start in the next few

months)

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SERVICES OFFERED AT CS

• Individual Therapy• Group Therapy

– Groups offered daily• Couples Therapy• Educational Workshops

– Campus Connect – Suicide Prevention Training• Crisis/Emergency services

– Triage/walk-in– On-call counselor available 24/7

• Outreach/Consultation– Outreach request form available on our NAU website– Consultation with concerned others

• Referrals– To psychiatric provider for medication management (@ CHS or the community)– To support groups/resources in the community or on campus– To Disability Resources for evaluation and accommodations (where appropriate)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Additional campus resources & supports

– Office of the Dean of Students– Housing & Residence Life– Student Support Services– IMQ: Multicultural and LGBTQIA Services– Medical Services– Disability Resources– Practicum Lab – COE– First Generation Programs– Academic Success Center

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• BALANCE! – Focus on long term• Sleep

– 7-8 hours per night– Establish a healthy routine

• Eating– Spaced out meals/snacks throughout the day– Don’t be HANGRY

• Exercise– 150 minutes of activity per week

• 30 min/5 days a week• Fun/Enjoyable activities or involvements

– Self-Care – multiple dimensions!– Organizations/Clubs, movie-night, hiking, biking, socializing, etc– Importance of getting outside of your comfort zone

BEST OF LUCK!

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RAFFLE

RaffleWinners - see John Hammond, Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate College, NOW to sign award contract.

Must be present to win!

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US

At lunch, we will have:• 4 buffet tables• 10 information booths

Don’t forget to get your HCCC parking pass validated.

TODAY, AUG. 20 4:00-6:00LIGHT

APPETIZERS PROVIDED

GSG RAFFLE AT 5:00

THE 1899 GRILL

Remember: GSG Social