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2019-2020 GCC Southeast Regional Meeting at the University of Georgia
1/30/2020 - 1/31/2020Event Description
Join your Southeast GCC Colleagues for a regional meeting hosted by the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Registration is now open.
Register today!
SAVE THE DATE:
Graduate Career Consortium Southeast Regional Conference (& Pre-Conference)
Please Note: There is no registration fee; however, you must be a paid GCC member to attend. Questions about the event may be directed to Andrew Crain: acrain@unc.edu. Regional programming questions may be directed to Rebekah Layton: rlayton@unc.edu.
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Thursday, January 30
2:30 - 5:30 pm A2i Preconference
Introduction: Joseph Aldinger, NCSU; Laura DeMarse, NSCU
Discussion Facilitator: Beka Layton, UNC; Chris Smith, NCSU
A2i Pilot Programs: James Estrada, UFL; Jill Huerta, UNC Charlotte; Ralph House, UNC
6:00 – 8:00 pm GCC Regional Conference Dinner
Friday, January 31
Morning Block: Designing Effective Programming
8:30 am Arrival and Networking Time
8:45 am Welcome
Host: Andrew Crain, UGA
9:00 – 9:45 am Exploring International Career Opportunities
Speaker: Irina Filonova, Okinawa Institutute of Science and Technology University (OIST)
9:45 – 10:45 am Lightning Talks (Program Features, 5-10 minutes)
Presenters: YOU! (Indicate your willingness to present when you register!)
10:45 am – 12:00 pm Learning Outcomes and Assessment Strategy Workshop
Speaker: Kara Fresk, Director of Learning & Strategic Initiatives in UGA’s Division of Student Affairs
Afternoon Block: Meeting Student and Trainee Needs
12:00-1:00 pm Networking Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm Helping Trainees Navigate Tough Situations: Case Study & Discussion
Facilitators: Amy Blackburn, UNC; Jana Stone, GA Tech
2:00 – 3:30 pm Breakout Groups and Workshopping Program Challenges
Facilitators: Sonali Majumdar, UVA; Rob Pearson, Emory
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Additional details:
Meeting Venue Address:
Conference Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area (220 S Hull St, Athens, GA 30605)
Meeting venue locations include the nearby Georgia Center for Continuing Education (Pre-Conference) and Russell Special Collections Library (Conference)
Parking Information: Parking for guests of SpringHill Suites will be available at the hotel. Attendees driving in for the conference or pre-conference may utilize either the Tate Center Parking Deck or South Campus Parking Deck. See Visitor Parking for details.
Campus Map: Available here
Area Attractions: https://www.visitathensga.com/
Register today!
SAVE THE DATE:
Jan 30-31 | Athens, GA | University of Georgia
About the 2020 GCC Southeast Regional: This year’s GCC Southeast Regional will be held in Athens, GA on the campus of the University of Georgia. Athens is an iconic college town with a vibrant music and food scene. The University of Georgia is home to over 7,000 graduate students in a diverse array of disciplines and also houses a College of Pharmacy, a College of Veterinary Medicine, a School of Law, and a growing medical training partnership with the Medical College of Georgia. Attendees at this year’s meeting can expect to participate in sessions related to effective program design and institutional support strategies for addressing the unique challenges faced by graduate-level trainees. A detailed schedule of program content will be released upon the opening of registration around November 1.
Registration: Registration for the GCC Southeast Regional Conference will open November 1 (RSVP by Dec 10). Attendance is free to all GCC members – but you must register to attend. Register by completing this form, you will receive a confirmation once registration is complete.
Accommodations: The GCC Southeast Regional Conference will be held at the University of Georgia, in Athens from 8a - 4p – room blocks at a discounted rate can be reserved the night prior and/or the night after the conference at Spring Hill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area for $129 USD per night - Book your group rate for Graduate Career Consortium or guests may call 1.833.854.9571 and ask for group code: GCC. Block Room reservations expire Dec 30th.
Regional Dinner & Preconference: We hope you can join us for dinner the night prior if you travel plans can accommodate it, and connect with colleagues, new and old! Consider attending the Southeast Regional Pre-Conference on Jan 30 from 2:30-5:30p(co-sponsored by NSF-Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Accelerate to Industry (A2i) Program) to discuss opportunities for a Southeast Region A2i Consortium to collaborate around industry professional development programming regionally.
Flash Talks/Presentations: We encourage you to consider presenting a 5-10 min Lightning Talk about your programming to share great ideas and innovative programs at the Southeast Regional Conference! Please indicate programs/topics you'd like to present about during your FlashTalk when you register to attend (you may also email these separately to acrain@uga.edu if you think of ideas after registering).
About the 2020 GCC Southeast Regional: This year’s GCC Southeast Regional will be held in Athens, GA on the campus of the University of Georgia. Athens is an iconic college town with a vibrant music and food scene. The University of Georgia is home to over 7,000 graduate students in a diverse array of disciplines and also houses a College of Pharmacy, a College of Veterinary Medicine, a School of Law, and a growing medical training partnership with the Medical College of Georgia. Attendees at this year’s meeting can expect to participate in sessions related to effective program design and institutional support strategies for addressing the unique challenges faced by graduate-level trainees. A detailed schedule of program content will be released upon the opening of registration around November 1.
Registration: Registration for the GCC Southeast Regional Conference will open November 1 (RSVP by Dec 10). Attendance is free to all GCC members – but you must register to attend. Register by completing this form, you will receive a confirmation once registration is complete.
Accommodations: The GCC Southeast Regional Conference will be held at the University of Georgia, in Athens from 8a - 4p – room blocks at a discounted rate can be reserved the night prior and/or the night after the conference at Spring Hill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area for $129 USD per night - Book your group rate for Graduate Career Consortium or guests may call 1.833.854.9571 and ask for group code: GCC. Block Room reservations expire Dec 30th.
Regional Dinner & Preconference: We hope you can join us for dinner the night prior if you travel plans can accommodate it, and connect with colleagues, new and old! Consider attending the Southeast Regional Pre-Conference on Jan 30 from 2:30-5:30p(co-sponsored by NSF-Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Accelerate to Industry (A2i) Program) to discuss opportunities for a Southeast Region A2i Consortium to collaborate around industry professional development programming regionally.
Flash Talks/Presentations: We encourage you to consider presenting a 5-10 min Lightning Talk about your programming to share great ideas and innovative programs at the Southeast Regional Conference! Please indicate programs/topics you'd like to present about during your FlashTalk when you register to attend (you may also email these separately to acrain@uga.edu if you think of ideas after registering).
Please Note: There is no registration fee; however, you must be a paid GCC member to attend. Questions about the event may be directed to Andrew Crain: acrain@unc.edu. Regional programming questions may be directed to Rebekah Layton: rlayton@unc.edu.
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GCC South East Regional Schedule
(Confirmed presenters included below)
(Confirmed presenters included below)
Thursday, January 30
2:30 - 5:30 pm A2i Preconference
Introduction: Joseph Aldinger, NCSU; Laura DeMarse, NSCU
Discussion Facilitator: Beka Layton, UNC; Chris Smith, NCSU
A2i Pilot Programs: James Estrada, UFL; Jill Huerta, UNC Charlotte; Ralph House, UNC
6:00 – 8:00 pm GCC Regional Conference Dinner
Friday, January 31
Morning Block: Designing Effective Programming
8:30 am Arrival and Networking Time
8:45 am Welcome
Host: Andrew Crain, UGA
9:00 – 9:45 am Exploring International Career Opportunities
Speaker: Irina Filonova, Okinawa Institutute of Science and Technology University (OIST)
9:45 – 10:45 am Lightning Talks (Program Features, 5-10 minutes)
Presenters: YOU! (Indicate your willingness to present when you register!)
10:45 am – 12:00 pm Learning Outcomes and Assessment Strategy Workshop
Speaker: Kara Fresk, Director of Learning & Strategic Initiatives in UGA’s Division of Student Affairs
Afternoon Block: Meeting Student and Trainee Needs
12:00-1:00 pm Networking Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm Helping Trainees Navigate Tough Situations: Case Study & Discussion
Facilitators: Amy Blackburn, UNC; Jana Stone, GA Tech
2:00 – 3:30 pm Breakout Groups and Workshopping Program Challenges
Facilitators: Sonali Majumdar, UVA; Rob Pearson, Emory
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Additional details:
Meeting Venue Address:
Conference Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area (220 S Hull St, Athens, GA 30605)
Meeting venue locations include the nearby Georgia Center for Continuing Education (Pre-Conference) and Russell Special Collections Library (Conference)
Parking Information: Parking for guests of SpringHill Suites will be available at the hotel. Attendees driving in for the conference or pre-conference may utilize either the Tate Center Parking Deck or South Campus Parking Deck. See Visitor Parking for details.
Campus Map: Available here
Area Attractions: https://www.visitathensga.com/