For OSCAR Scholars

FROM the Office of Graduate Studies

Wednesday November 20th, 2024 from 4:00-5:30 pm, VBT 137.

GEF/Pre-Doc/CDIP Information Sessions
Are you considering pursuing a Ph.D. after completing your bachelor’s degree? The CSU funds three programs, described below.

The Graduate Equity Fellowship Program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs at Cal State East Bay, encourages continuation towards doctoral programs, and promotes consideration of university faculty careers. Applicants must be admitted to a state-supported CSUEB Master's program as a classified or conditionally classified student, have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or greater, a graduate GPA of 3.25 or greater, show financial need, and enroll in 8 units or more per semester during academic year 2024-2025. Additional requirements apply. Successful applicants receive grants ranging from $500 up to $2000 per year. The application deadline is May 1st, 2025.

Students selected for the California Pre-Doctoral Program receive $5,000 to explore and prepare to succeed in doctoral studies through faculty mentoring, scholarly research opportunities, travel to visit doctoral-granting institutions, membership in professional associations, and attendance at professional conferences, and also funds a summer research experience at a doctoral-granting institution. Undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to apply. However, you must be enrolled at CSUEB in Spring 2025, and also be enrolled for at least one semester of the academic year 2025-2026. The application deadline is mid-February, 2025.

In addition, there is a Health Professions Track to the Pre-Doctoral Program. The Health Professions Track (HPT) differs in its focus, and follows a separate application and review process. The HPT is designed for students interested in obtaining health professional doctorates with an explicit research component.

The Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) provides financial assistance in the form of a $5,000 dissertation fellowship to help pay tuition, living expenses, etc. plus additional $2,500 grants to support research efforts and $1,500 grants up to two times a year for conference travel for CDIP fellow and mentor. There is also an available optional loan program. These awards are available to doctoral students who are interested in applying and competing for CSU instructional faculty positions after completion of the doctoral degree. The application deadline is mid-February, 2025.

All three programs are designed to increase the diversity of persons qualified to fill instructional faculty positions in the CSU. To learn more, please attend one of our information sessions.

More information about the programs is also available at https://www.csueastbay.edu/graduate-studies/graduate-opportunities.html

Graduate Student and Graduate Educator Celebration

Please join us for a graduate student and graduate educator event to celebrate the end of the semester on Tuesday, December 3rd from 11:30 pm - 1 pm.     This event will be held in-person in the University Union 311 (old Union, second floor).  Stop by and enjoy some cookies and cake.  We'd love to meet you in-person and give you the opportunity to meet other graduate students and graduate faculty!

Please register here so that we know who will be coming.

Hope to see you there!

2/22/24- Resume/CV Workshop - Discovering the distinction between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) is pivotal, as they constitute primary touchpoints with prospective employers. Master the art of tailoring your resume to align with the desired position.

• Workshop Lead -Matt Harris, NCC, has worked for CEC (formerly AACE) since 2018. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an emphasis in Higher Education/Student Affairs. For the past 19 years, he has worked with students to overcome personal and career obstacles to improve their overall academic and professional development.

2/29/24-Clifton Strengths Assessment - Elevate your potential with our Clifton Strengths Assessment workshop led by a seasoned coach! Unleash your strengths and discover your unique talents in our interactive Clifton Strengths Assessment workshop. Guided by our experienced coach, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, gaining valuable insights into your natural abilities and how to leverage them for personal and professional success.

• Workshop Lead - Albert Mendoza, Ph.D.

03/0- Dr. Miranda: "Setting Clear Objectives and Timelines for Successful Application Planning" 12:15 -1:15 PM 

14th March - Dr. Adams :"Practical Experience - Mock Interview Sessions"  at 4 PM 

21st March - Dr Rowley - “Handling Difficult Conversations"

We're excited to share the highlights from the event "Handling Difficult Conversations" led by K. Michael Rowley, PhD, at California State University East Bay. Explore exclusive photos from the event and access Dr. Rowley's insightful presentation slides. Delve into expert strategies and knowledge on navigating challenging conversations with grace and effectiveness. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource!

CLICK HERE!

📢 Announcement: Elevate Your Interview Skills with Dr. Adam's Practical Experience Workshop Video - Mock Interview Sessions! 📢

Attention all aspiring professionals and job seekers!

We are excited to announce the release of an invaluable resource designed to help you excel in your next interview: Dr. Adam's Practical Experience Workshop Video - Mock Interview Sessions!

🎥 Video Link: Watch Here (Passcode: b#2$z$t6)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your interview skills and stand out from the competition. Watch the workshop video now and embark on the path to interview success!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and resources from Team CSR!!!!