Your 1-Stop-Shop for Graduate Student Resources!
GROW Resources
During the year, we will create our own TAMU-CC resource videos based on GROW workshops and popular requests. Until then, here are useful links to get you started!
Presentation & Communication |
The 7 C's of Communication |
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Presentation skills Quiz & Tips to Improve |
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Improve Public Speaking & Presentation Skills & Confidence |
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Nonverbal Communication - importance of culture |
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Negotiation & Persuasion |
TED Talks - The Art of Negotiation |
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21 Principles of Persuasion |
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Leadership |
TED Talks - 12 videos on leadership |
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8 Essential Qualities That Define Great Leadership |
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TED Talks - 12 videos on leadership |
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The Leadership Quarterly - An International Journal of Political, Social and Behavioral Science |
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The University of Texas - Leadership and Ethics Institute Leadership Resources Page |
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The Leadership Challenge |
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Resolutions For Leadership Development: Top 5 Questions |
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Leadership: Current Theories, research, and Future Directions |
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Networking |
8 Tips to Networking Without Being Fake |
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10 Simple Tips to Be a Professional Networking Superstar |
Grants |
Grant Proposals (or Give me the money!) |
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U.S. Department of Education - Grant information & applications |
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Thesis & Dissertation |
TAMUCC Guide for Submitting your Dissertation Electronically | TAMUCC Guide |
Presenting Qualitative Results with Dr. Marvarene Oliver |
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Framing Research Questions and Clarifying Theoretical Orientation and Design | ||
Academic Writing |
Purdue OWL (MLA, APA, general tips, & much more!) |
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APA Tutorial |
GROW Youtube tutorial |
Finding & Applying to Jobs | 15 Quick Tips that will Help you get Hired Fast | About |
Finding & Applying for Federal Government Jobs | Youtube | |
Tips for Veterans: Finding Civilian Jobs | Robert Half | |
A Practical Guide to Finding International Jobs | Go Overseas | |
CV, Resume, & Cover Letter help | Resumes & Vitas | Purdue OWL |
5 Resume tips that will get you the Interview | Youtube | |
How to Write a Successful CV, Resume and Letter of Interest by Career Services | Youtube | |
Interviewing help | How to Ace an Interview: 5 Tips from a Harvard Career Advisor | Youtube |
How to Answer the 31 Most Common Interview Questions | The Muse | |
Preparing for Interviews | Princeton | |
Negotiating Salary | 37 Tips | |
Business Etiquette | Email Etiquette for Professionals & Students | Youtube |
Online Presentation | 5 Tips for Professionals Navigating Social Media | Huffington Post |
Academic Job | Postsecondary Teachers | Occupational Outlook Handbook |
So You Want my Job: College Professor | Art of Manliness | |
Career Confusion | 9 ways to figure out what you're "Meant" to do | Bustle |
Effective Strategies for Improving College Teaching and Learning | Union University | |
Socrative | ||
Teaching Center | Washington University in St. Louis | |
101 Things You Can Do in the First Three Weeks of Class |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln | |
Managing Misbehavior in the College Classroom |
Cult of Pedagogy | |
Building a Learner Centered Syllabus |
4Faculty | |
Writing Measurable Learning Outcomes |
Galivan |
Individual Development Plan |
A free and handy tool for PhD students in the STEM disciplines to explore scientific career paths, set up strategic goals (e.g. career advancement/skills development/project completion goals), and keep track of your progress with optional reminders. |
My IDP |
A website providing free tools for doctoral and postdoctoral students in the disciplines of humanities and social sciences (e.g. communications, marketing, education) to succeed in their careers. This user-friendly website allows users to complete self-assessments, explore job options, and establish individual professional development plans. |
Imagine PhD | |
General tips | 3 Personal Development Goals Successful People Pursue Habitually | Entrepreneur |
Graduate School Podcasts | Graduate School Deconstructed | |
Personal Development - links and variety of articles | Art of Manliness | |
Emotional Intelligence: How Good Leaders Become Great | Youtube | |
Marie Forleo videos - addresses a wealth of topics | Youtube | |
Productivity | The Science of Productivity | Youtube |
Personal Goal Setting | MindTools | |
TOOL/APP: Lifetick Goal Setting | Lifetick | |
Eating Well | Learn about nutrition, meal planning, & weight management; links & articles | Nutrition.gov |
A Guide to Eating Well | PBS | |
Exercise | Physical Activity: Basics, Resources, Data, Success Stories, & much more | CDC |
GROW Workshops | Managing Public Speaking Anxiety | |
Balance Work, School, and Life | ||
External Resource | Variety of topics: basics, facts, treatments, get help | |
Veterans Mental Health Support | VA Mental Health | |
Graduate Students and Mental Health | Article | |
Domestic Violence Help | Abuse Hotline | |
Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | |
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Help | ||
Gender Identity | Gender Spectrum | |
Eating Disorders | NDEA | |
TAMUCC Resource | Self-Treatment | |
Counseling and Training Clinic | http://ctc.tamucc.edu/ |
Office (link leads to website) |
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x2174 |
Faculty Center room 151 |
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x2753 |
Student Services Center, 1st Floor (Round Building) |
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x2600 |
Student Services Center, 1st Floor (Round Building) |
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x2338 |
Student Services Center, 1st Floor (Round Building) |
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N/A |
x2703 |
Driftwood Building |
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x2628 |
University Center 304 |
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N/A |
x 2454 |
Dugan Wellness Center |
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N/A |
x5933 |
Glasscock Student Success Center |
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N/A |
x6002 |
Physical Plant (#23 on campus map) Emergency # is 4444 and their non-emergency # is 4242. |