June 18-23 and June 26-30 | Corvallis, Oregon

Oregon State is pleased to announce the 6th annual Natural Resources Leadership Academy (NRLA), held at the nation’s leading natural resources university. NRLA is a unique opportunity for graduate students and industry professionals to enhance their leadership skills through hands-on experience in engaging course work and an off-site field trip, preparing leaders to solve complicated natural resources problems in the state of Oregon and beyond. Tracks can be taken for professional development (noncredit) or graduate credit to be applied toward a graduate certificate or master’s or Ph.D. degree programs.

2017 tracks include:

•   Environmental Politics and Policy (PS 575)
•   Social Aspects of Sustainable Natural Resources (SNR 520)
•   Sustainability Assessment (SUS 514/599)
•   Water Conflict Management and Transformation (WRP 521)
•   Resilient and Robust Resource Management (WRP 599)

Attached to this email is a digital version of the NRLA postcard and poster. Please share this announcement widely with faculty, staff and graduate students.

Thank you,
OSU Summer Session

Hi everyone –

I wanted to give you a heads up about a change you will possibly see going forward related to Travel and Personal Reimbursements that are submitted late to ASBC.  OSU’s policies for travel and personal expense reimbursements require that reimbursements must be submitted for payment within 60 days of incurring the cost or within 60 days after the conclusion of the travel/field-work during which the expenditure was made and in the appropriate fiscal year for the expense.  Submitting reimbursements within 60 days enables OSU to comply with IRS rules so that reimbursements are not taxable.

The change is that ASBC is going to begin enforcing OSU’s 60 day policy.  When reimbursements are submitted after the 60 day period we will communicate OSU’s policy to the person claiming the reimbursement to ensure they are aware of the policy.  If they submit another late request we will issue the formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which is included in OSU’s policy.  This MOU is signed by the claimant and their supervisor and documents their awareness and understanding of the policy and informs them that the university will not reimburse their late reimbursements in the upcoming two year period.

If you are interested in reviewing OSU’s policies and understanding why the 60 day limit is important for processing reimbursements, here are links to the relevant policies:
FIS 411.07:  Travel Reimbursements        –              http://fa.oregonstate.edu/fis-manual/400-expenditures/411-travel/411-07-travel-reimbursements
FIS 407:  Personal Reimbursements         –              http://fa.oregonstate.edu/fis-manual/400-expenditures/407-personal-reimbursements

I am sending this e-mail to be proactive and hoping to prevent any of your employees from receiving the MOU.  Thank you in advance for making sure this 60 day limit is communicated to your faculty, staff, students and anyone else for whom you process reimbursements.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Best Regards,

Jackie

Jackie Thorsness | Finance & Accounting Manager
Arts & Sciences Business Center | cid:image001.jpg@01CF5951.F4D904C0 Oregon State University
2042 Cordley Hall | Corvallis, OR 97331 | Phone: 541.737.1307
E-mail:  Jackie.Thorsness@oregonstate.edu
ASBC website:  fa.oregonstate.edu/asbc

This event is sponsored in collaboration with the Graduate School. The Graduate Career Summit will include sessions on interviewing and negotiating a job offer, led by industry experts and faculty from the Career Development Center, and will feature a plated lunch and keynote presentation from Rob Shaffer, Etiquette and Protocol Consultant, entitled “Edible Etiquette: Landing a Job with Your Mouth Full.” Make sure you bring all of your etiquette questions to this event; you don’t want to miss this opportunity!

Cost of Registration: $25
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 1
All registrations are final (no refunds); the fee is to cover the cost of the meal.

https://www.myinterfase.com/oregonstate/event_view.aspx?token=S7pyIy%2fsEYhQ8SctVUnFtA%3d%3d

The OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from non-traditional women students who are U.S. citizens and residents of Benton County, Linn County, or Monmouth or Independence in Polk County, age 30 or older who will be attending OSU full time or part-time  in 2017-2018, while pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or professional degree. (PhD and EdD candidates are not eligible.)  Principal criteria are financial need and merit. Applications are available at the Thrift Shop, 144 NW 2nd Street and online at http://oregonstate.edu/osufolk/. The deadline for filing applications is March 27.

Warm up during the entire month of February with a hot beverage bar in Gilmore Hall 116. Biological & Ecological will have coffee, hot chocolate and cider available from 8-5 during the entire food drive for a donation of $1 or a can of food per cup. For more information email jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu.

Pancake Lunch: Come enjoy a lunch of delicious, freshly made pancakes in several different flavors with a whole smorgasbord of toppings available to choose from.  The lunch is Thursday, Feb. 2 from noon to 1 p.m. in Hovland 09.  Cost is $5/person.  For questions, contact april.cummings@oregonstate.edu.

The Office of Extension and Experiment Station Communications is holding raffles Feb. 7, 14 and 21 for three gift baskets (one on each date). Basket A is movie night, Basket B is Valentine’s Day and Basket C is a basketball game day basket. The price will be $1 per ticket or six tickets for $5. See Noelle Mills or Pete Petryszak in 422 Kerr Administrative Building for raffle tickets.  Drawings will be held at 2 p.m the day of.

The Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching (GCCUT) program is now accepting applications for admission to our program!

Below are a few FAQs about GCCUT and you may follow up with personal questions via email or at one of our in-person informational meetings.

GCCUT Informational Meetings
·         Monday, February 20, 12:00-1:00pm, Milam 215
·         Monday, March 13, 9:00-10:00am,  Milam 215

What is GCCUT?
GCCUT is an 18-credit graduate certificate designed to provide advanced course work and experiential learning opportunities to students who plan to pursue careers in teaching in higher education settings, or who plan to pursue careers in other fields that may require similar facilitation skills. Students completing the Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching will receive a formal, transcript-visible credential.

What are the benefits of the GCCUT program?
To be clear, the GCCUT is not an official license or certification to practice teaching in higher education, as no such licensure exists for post-secondary education. Rather, the GCCUT is a graduate certificate, which can be thought of as an 18-credit university credential. While not required to teach in higher education, GCCUT provides transcript-visible evidence that you have studied and invested in your teaching in an official academic capacity. Current graduate students indicate that GCCUT coursework has assisted them greatly in their GTA positions, with conference presentations, and in outreach and engagement activities. Graduates of our program have indicated that learning associated with their enrollment in the program has been influential in them securing future employment. Read a few of their stories here.

Who can apply?
The Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching may be done in conjunction with a concurrent graduate degree or on its own as a standalone (without an accompanying graduate degree) certificate. Current OSU graduate students, prospective OSU graduate students, and those who intend to complete the certificate as a standalone experience are eligible to apply.

Where are courses offered?
The GCCUT exists as both a site-based (i.e., at the OSU campus in Corvallis) and online program (i.e., via OSU Ecampus). While aligned in terms of content and coursework, these two programs are separate entities, and students are committed to completing the program and all of its coursework in the version (site-based or online) to which they applied and were admitted.
If you are a current or incoming OSU graduate student at the Corvallis campus pursuing a concurrent degree or if you reside near the Corvallis campus and are able to complete all of your coursework/attend classes in Corvallis, you are encouraged to apply for the site-based version of the certificate. Applications for the site-based version of the program are available now by clicking here. Admitted students begin with other members of their cohort in September each year.

If you reside in a location where completing all of your coursework/attending classes in Corvallis is impractical, not feasible, or simply not preferred (this includes, perhaps, current or incoming OSU graduate students at campuses beyond Corvallis), you are encouraged to apply for the online version of the certificate. Applications for the online version of the certificate are available now by clicking here considered on a rolling basis and students may start during fall, winter, or spring terms, depending on their time frame and coursework availability.

How long will the certificate take?
The program is designed to be completed in 1-2 years. The certificate requires 18 credits, which can be a significant time commitment in conjunction with a concurrent degree, employment, and/or other responsibilities. Applicants should be prepared to dedicate the appropriate amount of time and effort toward the certificate and consult with major advisors and employers in advance as needed.

What will GCCUT cost me?
If you are already an OSU graduate student on a tuition remission (GTA or GRA) or fellowship, you typically will not have to pay out of pocket for credits, although you will want to confirm this with the unit that funds you. Self-funded students pay at the rates specified by OSU or Ecampus. OSU employees and staff may use Staff Fee Privileges for site-based courses.

The priority deadline for the Master’s Internship Program is February 15th!  Applications will be considered after the deadline if spots remain open.  If you are interested, but have trouble meeting the deadline, feel free to contact me.

What it is:
A master’s program that combines concentrated lab and lecture with a nine-month paid internship in industry. Degrees are awarded in chemistry and applied physics.

Why it’s special:
You can earn a master’s degree and a paycheck.
Historically, close to 98% of our students successfully complete internships and almost 90% of those receive regular job offers at the end of their internships. Internship pay in recent years has ranged from $3000 to $5400 per month.  This program allows you to graduate with experience in your chosen field.

Areas of concentration:
Photovoltaic & Semiconductor Device Processing
Optical Materials & Devices
Polymers & Coatings

If this sounds appealing, check out the website at http://internship.uoregon.edu

Feel free to send questions!
Best,
Lynde

Lynde Ritzow
Director, Recruitment & Marketing
Master’s Industrial Internship Program
University of Oregon
541-346-6835
internship.uoregon.edu