Welcome to New Graduate Student Orientation

1. Welcome toNew Graduate Student Orientation Please fill out the student info sheet (green half sheet) in the front right pocket of your folders – it will be collected near the start of the program

2. Graduate College Staff Dr. Tom Tomasi, Associate Dean Carla Coorts, Assistant to the Dean Christy Graham, Executive Assistant III Valeria Murphy, Administrative Specialist II Michael Edwards, Coordinator of Graduate Admissions Misty Stewart, Coordinator of Graduate Recruiting Sue Dover, Admissions Evaluator

3. Agenda • Nuts & Bolts of Graduate School • Doing Well in Graduate School • Ethical Leadership and Academic Integrity • Resource Table Blurbs/Tweets • Lunch/Alumni Tell All • Administrative and Research Graduate Assistant Q&A • Resource Tables

4. Nuts & Bolts of Graduate School Michael Edwards Christy Graham Tom Tomasi, PhD

5. Admission Information Michael EdwardsCoordinator of Graduate Admissions

6. Congratulationson your admission!

7. Have you registered for classes? Register online through your My Missouri State account (my.missouristate.edu) OR Register in person at the Office of the RegistrarCarrington Hall, Room 320(417) 836-5520

8. Now That You Are Admitted… Final Transcripts • The Graduate College MUST have an official transcript from your undergraduate institution showing that you have received your bachelor’s degree. • If you fail to provide this to the Graduate College, a hold will be placed on your account and you will be unable to register for classes. • Missouri State undergraduates do not need to do this.

9. Change/Addition of Academic Area • Complete a new graduate application online and indicate whether you are CHANGING or ADDING a program. Complete a paper copy of graduate application. • Graduate College’s website (graduate.missouristate.edu) • Graduate Admissions office, Carrington Hall, room 308. • You must also complete any paperwork the department requires, which may include: • A separate application • Resume • New letters of recommendation • Test Scores • You MUST be admitted to the new program.

10. Graduate Certificates • Missouri State currently offers 21 graduate certificate programs (these are not degrees). • Certificates can be completed as stand-alone programs or done concurrently with a graduate degree program. • Certificate programs require the same admission process as graduate degree programs. • Information on graduate certificate programs can be found on the Graduate College’s website (graduate.missouristate.edu).

11. Contact Us! • Graduate College • Carrington Hall, room 306(417) 836-5335GraduateCollege@MissouriState.edu • Graduate Admissions • Carrington Hall, room 308(417) 836-5330GraduateAdmissions@MissouriState.edu

12. Financial Assistance Christy GrahamAdministrative Assistant III

13. Graduate Assistantships Eligibility: Eligibility: • Must be admitted into a degree program • Must have: • First-time graduate students: 3.00 GPA undergraduate cumulative OR3.00 GPA on last 60 hours of undergraduate • Continuing graduate students: 3.00 on 9 hours of graduate work • Must be enrolled in 6 hours of graduate level classes during a regular semester and 3 hours during a summer semester • Must maintain a 3.00 GPA

14. Graduate Assistantships Types: • Academic (teaching or research) • Administrative Application: • Submit an application directly to the respective department or office • Include additional materials as requested • The application form is available at http://graduate.missouristate.edu/assistantship.htm

15. Graduate Assistantships Benefits: • Stipend for work on campus (20 hours) • Limited fee waiver scholarship (for graduate courses on your Program of Study) • Option of purchasing reserved faculty/staff parking permit • Receive a 10% discount at the bookstore

16. Graduate Assistantships 2013-2014 Stipends: • $8,324 for the academic year • $4,162 for a semester • $2,081 for summer Limited fee waiver scholarship: • Covers up to 15 hours of graduate courses part of the student’s Advisor Approved Program of Study for each of the fall and spring semesters PLUS 6 hours in the summer (for those with a GA position in the Spring) • Maximum cumulative credits covered will not exceed 10% beyond minimum credit hour requirements of the degree

17. G.A. Fee Waiver Scholarship The fee waiver scholarship WILL pay for: • The minimum $247 for MO-Residents or $494 for Non-Residents (per credit hour) of Basic Fees-Tuition of any Regular Instruction graduate level course, or up to $275 (per credit hour) for any Internet Based Instruction graduate level course, within the above stated hour limits • Student Services Fees assessed for any graduate course enrollment

18. Fee Waiver Scholarship cont. The fee waiver scholarship WILL NOT pay for: • The $25 (per credit hour) College of Health & Human Services (CHHS) differential fee assessed for any enrollment--regular instruction or internet based instruction--in the specified courses in the 2013-2014 Detailed Costs and Fees schedule are not covered. (NOTE: The CHHS differential will appear on your student statement broken out from your Tuition as a separate “Additional GR Tuition” charge.)

19. Fee Waiver Scholarship cont. The fee waiver scholarship WILL NOT pay for: • The $32 (per credit hour) College of Business Administration (COB) and $15 (per credit hour) College of Arts & Letter-Music Other Enrollment Fees assessed for any enrollment—regular instruction or internet based instruction—in the specified courses in the 2013-2014 Detailed Costs and Fees schedule are not covered. (NOTE: These fees will be reflected on your student accounts as “COB-Grad CrsEnroll Fee” or “MUS AddtlEnrll Fee-GR” charges).

20. Fee Waiver Scholarship cont. The fee waiver scholarship WILL NOT pay for: • Supplemental Course Fees assessed on any course. • Student health insurance, books, or other miscellaneous fees.

21. Student Employment • A student employee works a part-time, hourly, on-campus job at Missouri State while concurrently enrolled as a degree-seeking student • Graduate students are eligible for federal work-study grants • Information is available in the Student Employment Office (Blair-Shannon 113) or on the web athttp://www.missouristate.edu/StudentEmp/

22. Scholarships and FederalFinancial Aid • Administered through the Financial Aid Office in Carrington 101 (Phone: 836-5262) • Information regarding scholarships available specifically to graduate students can be found online at http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/graduate.html

23. Graduate Program Completion

24. Program of Study The Advisor Approved Program of Study is a form listing all of the courses that will be used to fulfill your degree requirements: • Meet with your advisor to determine the courses you need to take • Your advisor’s signature is required on the form • Submit the form to the Graduate College (Carrington 306) • You will receive a copy of the approved form from the Graduate College

25. Program of Study Important to note: • The Program of Study should be submitted before 14 credit hours have been completed • Changes to a finalized program of study may be made by completing a Change of Advisor Approved Program of Study Form • No course with a grade of C- or below may be applied to a Program of Study • The forms are available online at http://graduate.missouristate.edu/forms.htm

26. Comprehensive Examinations • Eligibility • Approved Program of Study must be on file in the Graduate College • 3.00 GPA • Comprehensive Examination Application/Result Form should be turned in to your department • Department will forward results to the Graduate College • The form is available online at http://graduate.missouristate.edu/forms.htm

27. Application for Graduation An Application for Graduationneeds to be submitted the first week of the semester in which you plan to graduate or earlier • Print or type your name EXACTLY as you want it to appear on your diploma – please note that it must match the name on the official university system • The application is available online at http://graduate.missouristate.edu/forms.htm

28. Research Tom Tomasi, PhDAssociate Dean, Graduate College

29. Research Requirement • Missouri State University graduate degrees require experience in research • The research requirement is generally met in one of two ways: • Thesis Option • Degree/Seminar Paper Option

30. Research… Program Specifics • Some programs require the Thesis Option • Credit varies from 3 to 6 hour • Other programs suggest the Seminar/Degree Paper • Often the seminar/degree paper is completed by a specific class enrollment • In other cases, the paper is not linked to a single, specific course • A Seminar Report Form, (submitted to the Grad College) is required for some programs… check with your department

31. The “Choice” (if your program offers both) • Look at your program • Consult with your advisor • Consider your long-range goals ThesisSeminar Paper

32. Thesis vs. Seminar Paper • No simple research set of criteria distinguishes between the two options • The only absolute differences are that a thesis: • Requires a 3 person (minimum) faculty committee (all must be graduate faculty) • A thesis has a final review by the Graduate College and is placed on file in the Library • Course enrollment is in a 799 number

33. Thesis Option Generalizations • Typically the thesis requires collection of original data, expression of original analyses, and/or presentation of creative work • The thesis is typically viewed as a fairly in-depth study that will take considerable time • In many disciplines there are financial costs associated with thesis research • A written thesis must meet the requirements of both your committee and the Graduate College • Some elements have a required format – a Thesis Guide is available at: • http://graduate.missouristate.edu • (under New and Current Students “Thesis Resources”)

34. Thesis Grading • Thesis grades are not assigned until the final product is complete - since the enrollment often is over several semesters, a “Z” grade is assigned prior to completion • A signed Z-Grade Removal Form will need to be submitted to the Graduate College before a student can be cleared for graduation • Some programs use regular grading; others use Pass/Not Pass

35. Thesis Research Funding • Students doing a thesis can “apply” to the Graduate College for limited financial help on research costs. • Examples of valid expenses include equipment, expendable supplies, and survey postage • Applications are reviewed twice a year (Fall: October 2, 2013 and Spring: mid-February) • Apply AFTER you formulate a “research plan” • Funding is not a fixed amount! • Funds go to the department to help pay for the student’s research, not directly to the student

36. Student Travel Funding • Limited travel funding is available for students accepted to present research findings at regional/national conferences • A formal application needs to be submitted to the Graduate College at least 2 weeks prior to travel • Travel funding awards for are transferred directly to the student’s department • Students who receive travel funding are expected to present at the annual Interdisciplinary Research Forum (IDF)

37. 21st Annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum May 3, 2014

38. GEN 798 – Active in Research • Zero credit hour course • For those students with only their research requirement remaining to be completed • Provides the following: • Access to the library • Opportunity to purchase a parking pass • Access to computer services, including e-mail • Access to Taylor Health Center services • Graded as a “P” or “N” • Register online like any other course

39. Responsible Conduct of Research • Fabrication of data • Plagiarism • Authorship of papers • Retention of data • Compliance with federal requirements • Human participants (on-line training and IRB) • Biosafety (Biosafety Committee) • Animal use (on-line training and IACUC) • Radiation (personal training) • Export control http://orc.missouristate.edu

40. Fall 2013 Workshops • Degree Planning 101 • Library Research • Library Research (International Students) • Career Search • Human Subjects in Research: What Do You Need To Know • Animal Care and Use See handout in your packet for dates, times, and locations

41. Spring 2013 Workshops • Thesis Writing 101 • How to Write an Abstract • Presentation Pointers: Oral and Poster Presentation Success Dates and times will be forthcoming. Watch the “Workshops” link on the Graduate College website

42. Additional Resources

43. Graduate Student Senate • The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) coordinates many events throughout the year and is the representative body for all graduate students. • Involvement in GSS is a great way to develop a network of friends and personnel throughout the campus. • First Graduate Student Senate meetings: • August 27 (Tues), 3:30-5:00 in PSU 314 • August 28 (Wed), 3:30-5:00 in PSU 314 • All graduate students are welcome. • Voting for 2013-2014 officers will take place at these meetings.

44. Graduate Student “Study Break” • Monday 3:00 – 6:00; PSU 400 • Meet friends/classmates, or make new friends • Refreshments provided • Quiet place to study, read, or relax • Work with study-partners

45. Resource Tables Available Today • Research Compliance • Campus Recreation • Office of Student Engagement • Financial Aid • Library • Counseling and Testing • Career Services • Bear CLAW • Computer Services

46. Please pass completed student info sheets to the aisle.

47. Doing Well in Graduate SchoolMissouri State Graduate Faculty Dr. Julie Masterson, Communication Sciences & Disorders Dr. Kris Sutliff, English Dr. Gilbert Brown, Counseling, Leadership, & Special Education Dr. Elizabeth Rozell, Business Administration Dr. Bob Pavlowsky, Geography, Geology, & Planning

48. We’re not in Undergraduate School anymore, Toto….

49. Congratulations!!!

50. Dr. Julie MastersonUndergrad-Grad Differences • Self-Directed-Independent • Attitude, the “It” Factor • Strong work ethic • Risk taking • Read and write! • Good News! Provost Fellow for Writing Stephanie Norander will be hosting writing retreats for graduate students this year. Take advantage of this wonderful resource. • Nature of the Work • Much more reading and writing, work outside of class time • Analysis and synthesis • Attention to detail • Read and write! • Begin Path to Your Own Research • You’ll be hearing about this from other members of the panel. • Read and write!