1. New GEs. In AU2021 OSU is going to implement a new General Education Curriculum (more info here: https://oaa.osu.edu/general-education). According to CGS, they still have no idea how this is going to impact us in terms of teaching assignments and enrollment/admissions to graduate programs. If you have strong feelings and opinions about this, they are having a meeting to discuss these changes and potential impact on GTAs on October 24th at 4:30pm in the Ohio Union Senate Chambers.
2. Ray Travel Award/Career Development Grant. If you’re planning on presenting at a conference or will be part of an activity that takes place between Jan 1 and March 31 2020, the funding period for these two grants are now open and close on November 1st.
3. Emergency Funds. For the next 5 years (starting next year, I believe), the Graduate School will have $20,000 dollars per year to support graduate students in emergency situations that cause “a dire need.” Keep this in mind for the future, in case you need it. They are still working through the details, but I imagine you could potentially use this for unexpected expensive medical bills, for example.
For questions, please reach out to Leila: vieira.31@buckeyemail.osu.edu