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It's Almost Time For Graduation! Are You Prepared? To be eligible to graduate, you must apply online and pay a non-refundable fee of

$60 as you approach completion of degree requirements. The deadline to apply for graduation is the last day of final exams during the semester before the semester you expect to graduate.

Here are necessary steps graduate students should take to prepare for commencement:

Apply online via MyCSU (Student Page, Student Records).

Contact your program director to review your Degree Works or degree progress sheet to verify that all

requirements have been met.

Resolve any “incomplete” grades for courses to be used to meet degree requirements, unless it's a continuing

sequence course. Those degree progress sheets then go to the Registrar's Office.

More important information graduate students should know:

Clear up any fines or holds on your account with the Bursar's Office before graduation.

If you have used federal student aid to help finance your education, you will be required to complete exit

counseling with Financial Aid.

Only diploma covers will be handed out at commencement. Diplomas will be mailed about six weeks later.

Summer graduates participate in fall commencement.

To check and see if your name is on the Graduation Candidates list, go to: https://graduation.columbusstate.edu/graduation_candidates.php

For more information on graduation, contact Stephanie Speer at sspeer@columbusstate.edu or 706-507-8834.

Commencement Dates and Times:

Graduate School Newsletter Volume 12, Issue 8 April 23, 2018

College of the Arts & Turner College of Business Friday, May 18 4:00pm

College of Education & Health Professions Saturday, May 19 10:00am

College of Letters & Sciences Saturday, May 19 3:00pm

Class of 2018

“Graduation is not the conclusion of an achievement, but simply the

ending of one chapter and the beginning of another chapter.”

Thomas S. Monson

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Graduate education seems to draw more than it’s share of perfectionists into the classroom. If you are one of them,

you might find this short article useful.

3 Red Flags That Your Perfectionism is Getting in Your Way

Perfectionism can be a great trait. Perfectionists often stand out for their high standards, attention to detail, and

tenacity.

But perfectionists can also get in their own way, embracing techniques that are counterproductive and self-

destructive, Alice Boyes, an author and former clinical psychologist, writes for Harvard Business Review. Based on her advice, here are three signs that perfectionism may be hurting you more than helping—and what to do

about it.

Red flag 1: You miss deadlines What not to do: Time management can be a challenge for perfectionists. Sometimes, they’re so focused on making

the right decision that they neglect to make any decision. This "decision paralysis" stunts productivity and can make

you come across as indecisive or disorganized. Other times, perfectionists prioritize poorly, wasting time and energy

to finish marginally productive activities (especially if they’ve already started on them) rather than letting go and

moving on to more urgent tasks.

What to do instead: Develop rules of thumb to hguide your decisions—including decisions about how to spend

your time. For example, Boyes recommends defining five criteria essential to a positive outcome, then selecting an

option that meets at least four of the five conditions. This method helps you not only make faster decisions, but also

prioritize your tasks more efficiently.

Red flag 2: You stay in your comfort zone What not to do: Perfectionists often avoid challenges out of fear of failure; they want success to be guaranteed

before trying something new. Holding back in this way can lead to missed opportunities, whether it be a promotion

or a public speaking gig.

Fear of failure also causes some perfectionists to nitpick colleagues' behaviors, especially during group projects

where everyone is personally invested in the outcome. This can harm relationships between colleagues.

What to do instead: Look for small wins, Boyes suggests. Can you improve the project by 1%?

"Because perfectionists want to be flawless, they're typically dismissive of incremental gains," Boyes explains. But

starting small has its advantages. It can build your confidence and reveal opportunities. For example, if you want to

master public speaking, start by sharing or explaining one idea or concept during meetings and build from there.

Red flag 3: You obsess over your mistakes What not to do: Perfectionists tend to punish themselves for their mistakes. They ruminate on the situation, telling

themselves that replaying it over and over again will help them find a solution. This often leads to stress, depression,

and an overly cautious approach.

What to do instead: More often than not, this type of thinking just leads you in circles. Notice when you fall victim

to these thoughts and develop strategies to let them go. Not only will your failures and weaknesses seem more

digestible, but your mood will also improve.

Boyes also recommends shifting your strategy. Instead of trying to learn from mistakes, focus on learning from your

accomplishments. This approach allows you to plan for the future by drawing from personal experience rather

than reacting to a fear of failure (Boyes, Harvard Business Review, 4/2).

EAB Daily Briefing

April 11, 2018

https://tinyurl.com/ybwzd2j4

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Columbus State University Graduate Research Conference

and Faculty Research Conference

Call for Proposals The Columbus State University Graduate School invites

graduate students and faculty from all disciplines to

submit proposals for the 2018 Graduate Research

Conference and Faculty Research Conference. The

Conference will take place at the Cunningham Center on

the Columbus State University campus.

Theoretical and practical work submitted for

consideration by graduate students may include, but is

not limited to, research papers, poster presentations,

thesis and dissertation work, case study evaluations,

and business plans/models. Faculty have the opportunity

to present their research through a short (up to 25

minutes with Q & A) oral presentation.

The deadline for Graduate students to submit proposals is September 14, 2018.

The deadline for Faculty to submit proposals is September 1, 2018.

For links to submit proposals and more information on 3MT and conference events, go to: http://gradschool.columbusstate.edu/gradconference/

For questions regarding submission requirements or deadlines, contact Amber Dees at 706-507-8634 or dees_amber@columbusstate.edu.

GSAB Meeting Last Meeting of the 2017-2018

School Year Come and participate with a faculty panel to discuss:

faculty perspectives of the strengths of CSU graduate

students; faculty perspective on areas of concern with

graduate students; how we try to capitalize on the

strengths and address the weaknesses.

If there are students willing to participate on a student

panel to talk about strengths of graduate faculty and

areas of concern, please contact Dr. Roberts at

roberts_ellen@columbusstate.edu or 706-507-8503. We

would really like to include a student panel but will

have an open discussion of this topic regardless.

As always, we will provide food from .

Please join us in Tucker 104 on May 3, 12:15-1:30.

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20 Study Strategies for Finals Week by Elizabeth Hoyt as written in FastWeb

Finals week can be the most stressful time for a student,

whether in high school, college, or graduate school.

Ensure you’re prepared for your exams with these study tips,

which can help you conquer your finals.

Follow this list as finals week approaches (the earlier you

prep, the better) so you can ace your exams from start to finish:

1. Create your own study guide. While many teachers provide a study guide, creating your own can help you understand the material better. Outlining the

important information you need to learn can be helpful, both

in creation and to refer to during your studies.

2. Ask questions. Your professors and TA’s are there to help! Ask them

questions regarding the material and the exam so that you’re

prepared when exam time arrives.

3. Attend the review session. Review sessions offer vital information on exam format, what will be on the exam and key concepts you should be focusing

your studies on.

4. Start Early. If you always start ahead of schedule, you’ll never be

cramming the night before an exam. You’ll almost always

perform better in doing so!

5. Organize a group study session. It can be helpful to study in groups – sometimes. Evaluate

whether or not studying with others will be beneficial to the subject as well at your learning process.

For the rest of the article, go to:

https://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/the-20-study-tips-for-finals

What’s Happening...

May 3 / 12:30pm-1:15pm Tucker Hall 104 Last GSAB Meeting for the 2017-2018 School Year

May 7 Study Day

May 8-12, 14 Final Exams

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