Grad Chats at UCA

Today's episode is in conversation with Jordan Ford, an online student from UCA's Health Promotion program. Join us as we discuss the perks of online school and how to make it work for you. Follow us on social media! Facebook:  The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School Instagram:  @ucagradschool To contact our Support GAs, email: gradsupport@uca.edu

Today's episode is in conversation with Eric McLaughlin from UCA's Psychology Department. Join us as we discuss ways to practice mindfulness in an academic setting. Follow us on social media! Facebook:  The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School Instagram:  @ucagradschool To contact our Support GAs, email: gradsupport@uca.edu

Today's episode is in conversation with UCA graduate student, Marian Knoerr. Join us as we discuss what it means to be in an academic cohort and the benefits that they can bring to students. Follow us on social media! Facebook:  The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School Instagram:  @ucagradschool Contact our Support GAs at gradsupport@uca.edu

Today's episode is in conversation with Dra. Martínez-Vu and Dra. Chavez-Garcia, authors of Is Grad School for Me?: Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students . Join us as we talk about the importance of belongingness in graduate school. Get their book for 30% off using code ucpsave30 through the link below! https://www.ucpress.edu/books/is-grad-school-for-me/paper Follow us...

Today's episode is in conversation with UCA's Dr. Donna Wake from the College of Education. Join us as we talk about how to effectively and efficiently choose qualitative methods for research. Follow us on social media! Facebook:  The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X:  @UCAGradSchool Instagram:  @ucagradschool Contact our Support GAs at gradsupport@uca.edu

Today's episode is in conversation with UCA's Dr. Evan Faidley from the Department of Education. Join us as we talk about the importance of building a network for academics, careers, and beyond- and how to do it! Follow us on social media! Facebook:  The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X:  @UCAGradSchool Instagram:  @ucagradschool Contact our Support GAs at gradsupport@uca.e...

Today's conversation is with Jessica Kitchens and Peyton Penny, who are both pursuing a PhD at UCA. We'll be talking about feeling a sense of personal appreciation and ways to maintain it during and after grad school. Follow us on social media! Facebook:  The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X:  @UCAGradSchool Instagram:  @ucagradschool Contact our Support GAs at gradsupport@...

With the eclipse around the corner, we wanted to talk to UCA's David Mosher from the Psychology department about feelings of awe towards things in the world around us. This could be feats of nature such as the grand canyon or an event like the eclipse. Follow us on social media! Facebook:  The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X:  @UCAGradSchool Instagram:  @ucagradschool Contact...

With Graduate Student Appreciation Week underway, join us with support GA John-Scott Kelley as we practice meditational mindfulness. Follow us on social media! Facebook:  The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X:  @UCAGradSchool Instagram:  @ucagradschool Contact our Support GAs at gradsupport@uca.edu !

This week's episode is in conversation with UCA's Dr. Thomas Bruick who specializes in leadership studies. This episode discusses how to handle mentorship conflict and the difference between mentoring, coaching, and being a champion. Follow us on social media! Facebook: The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X: @UCAGradSchool Instagram: @ucagradschool To contact our Support GA&...

Dr. Michael Mills and Dr. Jessica Harry Watson discuss the imposter phenomenon, a common experience in graduate school where students feel like they are inadequate, even when successful.  This feeling can stem from perfectionism, lack of community, and societal pressures. Faculty can mitigate the imposter phenomenon by providing intentional mentorship, fostering a sense of belonging, and being tra...

Today's episode is in conversation with Dr. B and those behind the podcast as we discuss her time here at UCA. Beginning on January 1st, Dr. B will be the dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. We're sad to see her go, but we are very excited to see what her future holds! Follow us on social media! Facebook: The Univ...

Today's episode is in conversation with Dr. Michael Mills from UCA's Department of Education. Taking on the role of Interim Dean means he'll be filling big shoes. In this episode, Dr. B and Dr. Mills discuss what he's bringing to the table for UCA's Graduate School. Follow us on social media! Facebook: The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X: @UCAGradSchool Instagr...

Today's episode is in conversation with Dr. William McCown from University of Louisiana Monroe and Kayla Gowin fro the Psychology/Counseling Department here at UCA. We discuss ways to be aware of the impact of trauma on students and how to be mindful in ways of approaching it.  Follow us on social media! Facebook: The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X: @UCAGradSchool Instagram:...

Today's episode is in conversation with Dr. Evan Faidley from UCA's Department of Education as we talk about the insecurities that graduate students are faced with through the Stanford Duck Syndrome and explore resources to tackle it. Follow us on social media! Facebook: The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X: @UCAGradSchool Instagram: @ucagradschool To contact our Support GA...

Today's episode is in conversation with Megan Dibenedetto and Sam Colbert about keeping up with your individuality in Grad School while navigating your professional identity. Follow us on social media! Facebook: The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X: @UCAGradSchool Instagram: @ucagradschool

Today's episode is in conversation with Meagan Atchison and Emma Barrett to discuss the benefits of participating in student organizations during their academic careers. Follow us on social media! Facebook: The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School X: @UCAGradSchool Instagram: @ucagradschool

Today's episode is in conversation with graduate student Haley Harper from the Department of Education to share her experience juggling between family life and school. Follow us on social media! Facebook: The University of Central Arkansas Graduate School Twitter: @UCAGradSchool Instagram: @ucagradschool

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Today's episode is in conversation with doctoral student, Victoria Philippon, from Counseling Psychology about the importance of sleep hygiene in graduate school. To access the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Guide, go here: https://uca.edu/graduateschool/thesis-and-dissertation/ Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: The University of Central Arkansas Twitter: @UCAGradSchool Insta...

Today's episode is in conversation with... Dr. B. herself! Speaking as the Graduate Dean, Dr. B. walks listeners through the basics of theses and dissertations and offers insights on some common mistakes she notices when reviewing thesis and dissertations submissions.  To access the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Guide, go here: https://uca.edu/graduateschool/thesis-and-dissertatio...