Forms & Resources

CON GRADUATE HANDBOOK

COMMON FORMS

STUDENT TRAVEL AND REIMBURSEMENT FORMS AND POLICIES

Student Travel Forms and Policies

ANNUAL EVALUATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRESSION FORMS

Former Curriculum version (for students who matriculated BEFORE Fall 2024)
New Curriculum version (for students who matriculated in Fall 2024)

GRADUATE SCHOOL NSF EXIT SURVEY

Information about the Graduate School's required Exit Survey

PHD STUDENT-RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES, COGNATES & WORKSHOPS

This shared Google Doc was created on June 3, 2021 as a space for PhD students to share their own recommendations for electives, cognates, and workshops offered in other departments, centers and institutes at UMass Amherst (and beyond). We invite current and former PhD students to add their experiences to the table.

UMASS 5-CAMPUS NURSING PHD WEBSITE

Students can use this website to search for courses across any of the UMass Nursing PhD programs located across the 5 campuses (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, and the Medical Sciences campus in Worcester).

INCLUSION

Campus Resources

The Dean of Students Office is part of the Campus & Community Life Cluster, which serves as an advocate for a diverse student body, leading initiatives that promote campus and community-based learning built on respect and responsibility.
UMass Amherst’s Office of Equity & Inclusion champions the role of diversity in achieving institutional excellence and works with campus leaders and units to develop strategic goals and provides guidance on national best practices to accomplish them.
The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning comprises numerous Research-1 institutions with a shared goal of improving the preparation of STEM graduate students and postdocs for careers that include college and university teaching.
The Women in Science Initiative (WISI) at the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) is dedicated to increasing the success and retention of women scientists at all stages of their academic careers.
The Women of the Color Leadership Network (WOCLN) provides advocacy, mentoring, programming, training and a home for women and non-binary people of color as well as workshops and events for the general public.

External Resources

The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community for faculty members, postdocs, and graduate students. We are 100% dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers.
Academic Diversity Search, Inc. (ADS) is a nationwide employment resource specializing in connecting women and minorities with academic institutions that truly value diversity.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Ed is a great source of critical news, information, and commentary on the full range of issues concerning diversity in American higher education.
The Black Doctoral Network (BDN) is a multidisciplinary community of social-change oriented scholars and professionals in the social sciences, STEM disciplines, and humanities.
The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce.

GENERIC RESOURCES

Link to Resource List:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IFbHIN5OOAO0qz-VfCU9nEx4-x6CfArj1-d8ylA2vsU/edit

Links to Specific Categories included in Resource List:

LIST OF NURSING-SPECIFIC PODCASTS

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aaFweNvVsZeH8_snCBwJKz8qEy7xgY8cyrf6QAOUL2I/edit#gid=0

NURSING HISTORY RESOURCES

https://nursingclio.org

NURSING THEORY RESOURCES

https://nursology.net/category/nursology-theory-collective/

ON FEMINIST, ANTI-RACIST & COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES TO RESEARCH

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cars.12283

https://designjustice.org

https://www.creativereactionlab.com/store/p/field-guide-equity-centered-community-design

http://datafeminism.io

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32716-1/fulltext

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20200630.939347/full/

ON INCLUSIVE & ANTI-RACIST COPYEDITING

https://radicalcopyeditor.com

ON HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN THINKING IN HEALTH

https://designthinkingforhealth.org

ON UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (UDL)

Principle of Engagement: Optimizing individual choice and autonomy

https://udlguidelines.cast.org/engagement/recruiting-interest/choice-autonomy

Principle of Engagement: Optimizing relevance, value, and authenticity

https://udlguidelines.cast.org/engagement/recruiting-interest/relevance-value-authenticity

Principle of Engagement: Minimizing threats and distractions

https://udlguidelines.cast.org/engagement/recruiting-interest/threats-distractions

Principle of Action and Expression: Use multiple tools for construction and composition

https://udlguidelines.cast.org/action-expression/expression-communication/construction-composition

UMASS ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES

https://www.umass.edu/diversity/antiracism-resources

UMASS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & RESOURCES FOR BEING IN SOLIDARITY

https://www.umass.edu/diversity/resources/mental-health-resources-and-resources-standing-solidarity

RESEARCH & INNOVATION CONSULTATION SERVICES AT UMASS AMHERST

Office of Nursing Research

Institute for Social Sciences Research – Methods & Statistics Consultations

Center for Research on Families

Institute for Applied Life Sciences Research (IALS) Cores & Centers

Center for Community Health Equity Research

Institute for Diversity Sciences

Center for Data Science

Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship

NSF iCorps Program

(Not at all a comprehensive list!)

UMASS STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

List of Campus & Student Organizations including organizations specifically focused on support and community-building for students who are Black, Indigenous/Native American, Latinx and persons of color (BILPOC) and LGBTQIA+, Parents & Caregivers, Veterans, and International Students (If there are graduate organizations missing from this list that you or others might find helpful, please let me know)

ADDITIONAL UMASS-SPECIFIC CAMPUS RESOURCES

Disability Services at UMASS

Additional Disability & Accessibility Resources at UMASS

· The Center for Counseling and Psychological Health

· The Dean of Students Office

· The Office of Equity and Inclusion

English as a Second Language programs at UMASS Amherst

The Writing Center

· University Health Services (UHS)

· International Programs Office

The Center for Teaching & Learning

The UMASS Graduate School Office of Professional Development

Important Resources for Graduate Students and Scholars

Resources for new graduate students

https://www.umass.edu/graduate/resources-new-graduate-students

New graduate student checklist:

https://www.umass.edu/graduate/new-graduate-student-checklist

UMass Amherst Graduate School Resources:

https://www.umass.edu/graduate/policies/resources

UMass Amherst Graduate School Handbook:

The academic policies, procedures, and deadlines

https://www.umass.edu/graduate/policies/handbook

Elaine Marieb College of Nursing

https://www.umass.edu/nursing/student-resources

University of Massachusetts Amherst Elaine Marieb College of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook 2021-2022

https://www.umass.edu/nursing/academic-programs/phd-program

Resources for international students and scholars:

https://www.umass.edu/ipo/iss/resources

Campus resources for international students and scholars

https://www.umass.edu/ipo/iss/campus-resources

Community resources for international students and scholars

https://www.umass.edu/ipo/iss/community-resources

Health and wellness resources at UMass Amherst

https://www.umass.edu/ipo/iss/health-wellness

On-Campus and Off-Campus Housing resources

https://www.umass.edu/ipo/iss/housing

Dean of Students office:

https://www.umass.edu/dean_students/student_services

· Difficulty Transitioning to College Life

· Missing Classes/Significantly Behind in Coursework

· Injury or Illness

· Experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Panic and/or Other General Mental Health Concerns

· Financial Struggles/Homelessness

· Victim of a Physical/Sexual Assault or Harassing Behavior

· Relationship Challenges/Domestic Violence

· Victim of Bullying

· Alcohol or Drug Abuse

· Eating or Exercise Disorder

· Need to Access Multiple Campus Resources

· Not Sure Where to Access Help

Single Stop Resources:

I Need Housing

I Need Food

I Need Legal Advice, Documents or Mediation

I Need Employment

I Need Academic Help

I Need Transportation

I Want to Help Others

UMass Amherst Financial aid services

Graduate Employee Organization

“This organization represent teaching assistants, teaching associates, research assistants, project assistants, assistant residence directors, graduate interns, fellows, and trainees. The GEO works for better compensation and working conditions. GEO protects workers’ rights to a safe and equitable workplace.”

Office of Equity and Inclusion

“The University of Massachusetts Amherst does not tolerate incidents of discrimination, assault, harassment, threats, intimidation, profiling, or coercion based on membership or perceived membership in a particular racial, religious, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation group nor based on color, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Such acts are antithetical to the values of the campus and damage individuals and the free and open environment of the university.”

The Ombuds Office

“The Ombuds Office can be a good place to start when you have a conflict, a sense of unfairness, or a concern to deal with while you’re at the University.”

“Some of the issues that graduate students have discussed with our office include:

Interpersonal communication

Workload

Relationship with PI, Advisor, or peers

Authorship

Understanding University policies and procedures

Informal resolution of academic honesty concerns

Unfair treatment

Concerns about bias or discrimination

Harassment or bullying behaviors”

Students’ Organizations at UMass Amherst

https://umassamherst.campuslabs.com/engage/