Deadline for RTA Waiver for Online Students January 24th, 2025

Graduate and Professional students can enjoy access to any bus or train operated by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA). The program, Universal Pass (U-Pass), enables students to ride the RTA anywhere, at any time, and is not limited to only University-related activities. This initiative is made available to students based on a negotiated fee of $65 which is automatically billed each semester to the students' bursar account. 

During the Spring 2024 semester, Graduate Student Council (GSC) worked with student government presidents from each school as well as GSC General Assembly representatives to organize the vote on the RTA U-Pass for public transportation. These student leaders voted for an “all-in” RTA pass for graduate and professional students (with a few exceptions). As of Summer 2024, the Graduate Student Council negotiated to include Summer RTA passes free of charge for graduate and professional students in the latest RTA contract.

The “all-in” approach allows CWRU students to be charged a reduced price while providing unlimited access to public transportation in the Cleveland area. An RTA Transportation Fee totaling $65 will be automatically billed each semester in the 2024-2025 school year to a student’s financial account in the Student Information System (SIS). 
For students assessed an RTA fee who are enrolled in an online degree program or believe their program meets this criterion, they may petition to waive the RTA fee each semester by completing the Campus Group form. The Spring 2025 waiver form must be completed by January 24th, 2025. Access Services will process the request in a timely manner and respond directly to the student.

Professional Development Club Funding

Is your GSC-recognized club interested in hosting a professional development event? Examples include resume workshops, career fairs, professional headshot sessions, and more. If so, an officer can scan the QR code on the flyer below to complete the interest form. After submitting, a member of the Professional Development Committee will be in touch to discuss next steps. Apply now!

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Finals Wellness Break

Join KSL and UH&CS for a finals wellness break. There will be food, a make your own tea bar, rock painting, chair massages, coloring, socializing, and more! Stop by, KSL on Monday, December 9, anytime between 11am and 2pm to enjoy a nice break from your studies!
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UNIV401: College Teaching Preparation

UCITE and the School of Graduate Studies invite graduate students and postdocs who are planning a career in the Academy to sign up for UNIV401 - College Teaching Preparation, formerly known as "Advanced Professional Development for University Teaching". This zero-credit seminar is aimed at introducing students to the context and practice of teaching and learning in higher education. Topics will include (but are not limited to): Understanding by Design, writing measurable learning objectives, developing a course syllabus, and inclusive teaching. Participants will completely weekly reading, as well as respond to a weekly journal/discussion board post.

Each student will be provided with the course textbook, courtesy of UCITE and Graduate Studies. If you are a graduate student, you can register for the Spring 2025 offering of this course on the Student Information System (SIS); postdocs need to reach out to gradstudies@case.edu to register. Questions should be directed to univ401@case.edu.

Think Forum - An Evening with Billy Collins

Billy Collins is an American phenomenon. No poet since Robert Frost has managed to combine high critical acclaim with such broad popular appeal. His work has appeared in a variety of periodicals, including The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and The American Scholar. Collins has published twelve collections of poetry that have led to numerous awards, including the Mark Twain Award for Humor in Poetry. Collins was named New York State Poet Laureate from 2004 to 2006 after serving as the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001-2003. Collin's newest book, Water, Water: Poems, will be released in November. The event is free and open to the campus community, but registration is required. Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Maltz Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm.

https://case.edu/events/featured-events/think-forum/think-forum-evening-billy-collins

Join Our Grad Team for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!

The Office of Residence Life is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Graduate Staff positions! Interested in gaining professional experience and skills that will assist you beyond your time as a graduate student? Would you like to be able to work and earn money while you're earning your graduate degree? Would you like to make an impact on students and the residential community at CWRU? If so, apply to become a member of the Graduate Staff within Residence Life! The Office of Residence Life has two graduate staff positions: the Assistant Residential Community Director role and the Graduate Resident Director role. Both positions are 10-month live-in roles that support the creation and facilitation of an integrated residential learning environment, working through the mission and goals of the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Immersed in the student community, both the ARCD and GRD positions actively manage the learning experience at both the community and individual level, monitoring and supporting students' holistic academic, social, and personal development. To learn more about the ARCD and GRD roles, please visit: https://case.edu/studentlife/residence/join-our-team/graduate-opportunities. Applications due by January 31st, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST to be considered for the August 2025 start date.