Syllabus Sequence 4: Policies That Are More Empathetic and Less Bureaucratic
Create a syllabus this summer! This week, we'll talk about choosing policies for late-work, AI and technology use, plagiarism, attendance, and so on. These...
Tailor Your Faculty Application: Highlight Your Fit Without Wasting Time
As you read the job ads for an “Assistant Professor,” you are faced with interpreting vague job descriptions and scrolling through college websites in hopes....
Grants & Fellowships: The First Two Years
This session is designed for graduate students in the first two years of a research-based doctoral program to learn about early career funding opportunities...
What Kinds of Assistantships Are Available – and How Do You Get One?
At UMass, assistantships fall into three categories: teaching, research, and projects (usually involving work in a campus office). Most are offered through...
What’s It Like to Be a Teaching Assistant at UMass?
This short orientation session will introduce you to the role of being a teaching assistant at UMass, including supportive offices, logistical concerns, and...