Challenging Conversations - April 2025
Challenging conversations are a part of professional life, and this workshop will help students gain perspective on how to approach these conversations in a productive and proactive way. Topics will include cultural norms in American higher education, differing communication styles, knowing one’s own communication style, interpersonal awareness, and practical approaches to having a challenging conversation. Four sessions total.
Best Practices for Presenting Online - March 2025
The contemporary workplace increasingly requires that people deliver live, online presentations. Whether preparing for an online interview or presenting work at a conference, students can benefit from learning best practices for presenting work in an online setting. These practices include attention to lighting, sound, and digital tools, as well as making the best of the many unpredictable environments in which presenters might find themselves. This workshop gives students tips and tricks, as well an opportunity to practice their skills and receive feedback. Three sessions total.
Introduction to Scholarly Publishing - March 2025
Organized by Brown University Digital Publications, this workshop series serves as an introduction to scholarly publishing. Sessions will address topics such as university press structures and workflows, open access and the many flavors of digital publishing, dissertation-to-monograph, public scholarship, pitches and proposals, peer review, and much more. Sessions will include group exercises and discussions, guest speakers from the publishing industry, and dedicated time for reflection and questions. Three in-person sessions.
Mentoring to Make a Difference - February 2025
Mentoring to Make a Difference will provide a space for doctoral students to build the skills necessary for creating inclusive learning environments. This interactive workshop will inform participants about the historical context for exclusionary systemic structures, procedures, and practices. Participants will explore their values and have the opportunity to practice inclusive mentoring strategies that challenge and dismantle barriers to equal participation. One full-day session.
Using AI for Your Professional Development - January 2025
Learn about how you can use artificial intelligence to assist with your next career steps. Students will gain insights on tools that can help with resumes, cover letters, interviews, and career exploration. 90-minute webinar.
Community-Engaged Scholarship, Learning, & Action - December 2024
Organized by the Swearer Center, the series will provide participants with the space to engage -- across disciplines, programs, and backgrounds -- in conversations about community engagement in their scholarship, learning, and action. Sessions will include group discussions, guest conversations with community-engaged scholars and practitioners, and dedicated time for reflection and questions. Three sessions total.
Ph.D. Career Beyond Academia - November 2024
Designed for humanities and social sciences students, this panel offers an opportunity to learn about careers and professional development in higher education beyond faculty roles. One in-person session.
Impromptu Speaking for Professional Conferences Workshop - October 2024
This workshop, offered by English Language Support in the Sheridan Center, will unpack speaking scenarios students may encounter at conferences, such as Q&A sessions and networking conversations. The session is primarily designed for multilingual and international-identifying graduate students, though all are welcome to attend. Two sessions (students attend only one).
Higher Ed Pathways in Administration - October 2024
This program helps students gain familiarity with areas of higher education administration, including discussion and guests with recent PhDs who work in staff roles at Brown. Three online sessions total.
Research and Writing as an Independent Scholar Workshop - October 2024
In this in-person workshop, author and independent scholar Sheryl Kaskowitz will talk about her experience conducting research and writing outside of academia. She will share her career path in editing, research & evaluation, and writing, and discuss how she secured grants to research and write her recent nonfiction book. She will also discuss what's involved in deciding between an academic and trade publisher. One 90-minute session.
Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions - September 2024
A free regional conference (sponsored by Brown Graduate School) on rewarding careers at colleges and universities that primarily emphasize teaching, including liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and regional comprehensive universities. One full-day session.
Effective Performance - September 2024
Effective performance helps students improve communication skills through five interactive workshops with professional actors. Three half-day sessions.