Student Newsletter - August 2022

Welcome to the CCAS Graduate Student Newsletter! Designed to keep you up to date with news and events, policies and processes, and all things for CCAS graduate students!

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AUGUST 2022

The Student Services Team is located in Smith 118. Our office will be open during normal business hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Student Services team is here to support you and will continue to be dedicated to providing you guidance and serve as a resource to help you navigate university policies and procedures. Students may schedule a virtual, phone, or in-person appointment with your coordinator in addition to appointments related to Career Services.

For our August newsletter we have the following topics:

Fall 2022 Registration Reminders

General Reminders

Make sure you clear any holds on your account that may prevent you from registering. To view your holds, log in to the GWeb Information System and follow these steps:
- Click on “Student Record and Registration”
- Next, click on “Student Records Information Menu”
- Finally, click on “View Administrative Holds”
Confirm your degree requirements and completion status on your DegreeMAP. If something looks incorrect on your DegreeMAP, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Interested in a consortium course? Follow the consortium registration procedures and deadlines.
If necessary, follow the steps to obtain Half-Time/Full-Time Certification or ISO Full-Time Certification for Graduate Students after you have registered for less than 9 credits.
If you are a doctoral student and have completed 72 credits, you will need to register for Continuing Research until you complete your dissertation. Continuing Research is listed in the Schedule of Classes under Columbian College as CCAS 0940 for doctoral students.
If you are unable to enroll in courses this fall, please contact [email protected] to discuss your options for a Leave of Absence.

Adding and Dropping Courses

Courses dropped prior to the first day of the semester will result in a 100% refund. Courses dropped on or after the first day of the semester are subject to the refund schedule. This schedule details the way in which tuition and fees will be prorated should a student drop courses or withdraw completely. Please be aware that drop penalties are non-refundable.

In addition, please note that some programs have a special refund schedule. If you wish to drop a course, we encourage you to consult with your program to determine if a special schedule applies.

If you wish to drop all of your courses, please reach out to your Student Services Coordinator at [email protected].

Summer Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines

Ph.D. Students:
August 3 – Dissertation defense deadline
August 10 – Submit ETD Access Approval Form and submit final, approved, post-defense dissertation to the ProQuest site
August 15 – Final, approved dissertation containing all post-defense revisions and required formatting is approved by University ETD Administrator

More information can be found on our website.

Master's Students:
August 7 – Submit ETD Access Approval Form and submit final, approved thesis to the ProQuest site
August 15 – Final approved thesis and required formatting revisions are approved by University ETD Administrator

Upcoming Student Events

The Office of Graduate Studies will be hosting in-person and virtual events this fall. Please visit the Current Graduate Student Event page for a full list of events.

August 31, 4:00-6:00 PM: Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
Location: Outside Smith 118

September 1, 5:30-7:30 PM: Paint Night
Location: District House

Fellowship and Employment Opportunities

Advocacy Fellowship Opening

DC Action is committed to supporting the next generation of young people who wish to address structural racism through public interest advocacy. The Diane Bernstein Fellowship in Child and Youth Advocacy provides a hands-on experiential learning opportunity for graduate students who are interested in the intersection of racial justice and public policy with a focus on children and youth.

A full summary of the fellowship, along with a link to apply, is available here. The fall fellowship runs from September 12 through November 18 and applicants who are not accepted for the fall may be considered for the spring. Those who are interested are invited to apply as soon as possible.

Graduate Assistant Opportunity

A 15 hour/week GA position with the Nashman Center is now available. This position is responsible for maintaining the Nashman Center’s brand and web and social media presence. In addition, the person in this role will create and send the Nashman News weekly newsletter and help to maintain the center's online platform for community engagement. The last day to apply is Wednesday, August 31st. Click here to learn more and apply.

Chicagoland Diverse STEM Postdoc Recruitment Initiative

Northwestern University, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), and the University of Chicago (UChicago), are excited to announce that applications are now open for the second annual Chicagoland Diverse STEM Postdoc Recruitment Initiative! This opportunity is for advanced (post-candidacy) PhD students, recent PhD grads, or early-career postdoc scholars in STEM fields who identify as an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic minority, disabled, LGBTQIA+, or first-gen. The last day to apply is Monday, September 12th. Click here to learn more and apply.

Grad2Grad Fellowship

Grad2Grad is an opportunity for current GW undergraduate students to transition straight into graduate studies after earning their bachelor's degree. Qualified candidates receive a 10% tuition reduction while pursuing an eligible GW degree or graduate certificate.

The Grad2Grad Fellowship Enrollment Form deadline for Fall 2022 is Monday, September 19th. For more information visit the Grad2Grad website or contact [email protected].

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship (FPPF)

The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship (FPPF) provides a unique opportunity for U.S. early and mid-career professionals and practitioners to serve in a foreign government ministry or institution around the world.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships will be available in three world regions: Africa (Botswana, Ghana, and Rwanda); Western Hemisphere (Colombia and Peru); and East Asia and the Pacific (Cambodia, Fiji, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam). Examples of successful past projects and placements have included examining opportunities to strengthen inter-ministry collaboration for public health; implementing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; supporting corruption prevention practices; streamlining renewable energy policies related to geothermal law; and conducting census mapping of community health workers.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellows build mutual understanding and contribute to strengthening the public sector while cultivating public policy experience in their area of expertise. The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship also includes an independent research component that focuses on an issue related to the Fellow's in-country work. The Fellows have an opportunity to build their knowledge and skills, provide support to partner-country institutions, and promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country. Interested applicants are encouraged to sign-up for our MyFulbrighter newsletter for more information on future events as well as join our monthly Fulbright Public Policy Office Hours and view our most recent Webinar. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 15th.

Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship team at [email protected].

Employment Opportunities and Special Events

Advocacy Fellowship Opening

Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunity

The Sustainability program will have two open graduate teaching assistant positions for SUST 3003 - World on a Plate (with chef José Andrés). Students background in international affairs, public health, business, environmental studies, and other disciplines with an interest in food and food-related issues are encouraged to apply. The two GTAs will be required to attend weekly course lectures (Tuesdays, 4:10-6:00 PM), along with an assigned discussion section. Responsibilities include leading discussion sections, designing assignments, facilitating office hours, grading, maintaining records on student progress, and other tasks as determined by the lead instructor and program manager. This is a 20-hour per week position.

A cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript should be sent to Tara Scully (Academic Director at Sustainable GW) at [email protected] by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 7th. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Senate Project Debate Series

Please join us for an Only at GW experience as the Senate Project hosts the second of three national debates from the Jack Morton Auditorium at The George Washington University on Monday, August 1st at 7:00 PM ET. This series of 60-minute, Oxford style debates is designed to display the creativity and courage required to govern a divided nation. The program starts at 7:00 PM, with the debate from 7:30 - 8:30 PM. Tickets are first come, first served; register now!

Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration Graduate Ambassadors

Graduate Ambassadors represent George Washington University and the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Their primary responsibility is to provide a fair and accurate representation of the University to prospective graduate students. They are responsible for providing support to a variety of projects and programs within the Office of Graduate Studies, with a focus on supporting programs within the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration (TSPPPA). They are invaluable to prospective students searching for a peer’s perspective on student life, academics, networking opportunities, and benefits of attending specific programs at GWU. More information regarding this position can be found on the GW Student Employment Website.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship (FPPF)

Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship team at [email protected].

Updated July 29, 2022

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