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WELCOME!WELCOME! To our recent arrivals . . .To our recent arrivals . . .
We’re glad you are here!We’re glad you are here!
Goals of this handbookGoals of this handbook InformationInformation
Who can helpWho can help Where to find infoWhere to find info Forestry Graduate Student AssociationForestry Graduate Student Association Business office policies/proceduresBusiness office policies/procedures Computer facilities & resourcesComputer facilities & resources Graduate degree requirementsGraduate degree requirements AssistantshipsAssistantships
Answer your questionsAnswer your questions
Enhance graduate student personal, professional, and social experiences within the department and University by:
Primary Purpose
a) promoting graduate student research and ideas,
b) furnishing a forum for interaction and communication among current, incoming, and prospective Forestry graduate students and departmental faculty and staff, and
c) when appropriate, advocating the position of the Forestry graduate students to the Department’s Chair, faculty, and other constituencies.
Membership• Forestry M.S. or Ph.D. student (advisor, co-advisor, or committee member in the Forestry Department), and • Currently enrolled full or part-time
Faculty Advisor• Dr. Steve Bullard, Professor and Department Chair
Meetings • Regular meetings held monthly• 1st meeting this fall: Wednesday, August 27th at 5 pm
Officers • Elected at beginning of each semester• Term is one semester, with 2 term maximum
Recent Activities
• Invited Speakers• Newsletter• Reforest the Bluegrass• Spring coat drive• Pay raises for MS students • Pedagogy course development• Participation in UK Grad Conference
Upcoming Activities - Fall 2008• Fall Social: TBD• Fundraising Activities• More Invited Speakers
Forestry GSA: Forestry GSA: Fall 2008 OfficersFall 2008 OfficersPresident: Emma Witt ([email protected])President: Emma Witt ([email protected])
Vice-President: John Hast ([email protected])Vice-President: John Hast ([email protected])
Secretary: Lee Moser ([email protected])Secretary: Lee Moser ([email protected])
Financial Officer: Megan Poulette ([email protected])Financial Officer: Megan Poulette ([email protected])
Public Relations Representatives: Public Relations Representatives: Matt Weand (Matt Weand ([email protected]@uky.edu))andand
Erin Barding (Erin Barding ([email protected]@uky.edu))
Information Technology Specialist: Ben Augustine ([email protected])Information Technology Specialist: Ben Augustine ([email protected])
Social Event Planner: Andrew Whittle ([email protected])Social Event Planner: Andrew Whittle ([email protected])
Graduate Student Congress Representative: Josh Brinks ([email protected])Graduate Student Congress Representative: Josh Brinks ([email protected])
Student Members of Forestry Graduate Program Committee:Student Members of Forestry Graduate Program Committee:Josh Brinks ([email protected])Josh Brinks ([email protected])Yu Liang ([email protected])Yu Liang ([email protected])
Budget & Other Budget & Other Policies/ProceduresPolicies/Procedures
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Leslie QuearyLeslie Queary
Business ManagerBusiness Manager Room 216, 257-7611, [email protected] 216, 257-7611, [email protected]
Cheryl EstesCheryl Estes Administrative AssociateAdministrative Associate Room 105, 257-7596, [email protected] 105, 257-7596, [email protected]
Christie CloudChristie Cloud Accounting ClerkAccounting Clerk Room 216, 257-2516, [email protected] 216, 257-2516, [email protected]
ReneReneéé Williams Williams Extension Staff AssociateExtension Staff Associate Room 216, 257-7597, [email protected] 216, 257-7597, [email protected]
TravelTravel Before tripBefore trip
Travel approval essential (if out-of-state)Travel approval essential (if out-of-state) Submit request to Leslie Queary (Room 216)Submit request to Leslie Queary (Room 216)
Enjoy your trip!Enjoy your trip! After tripAfter trip
Complete travel voucherComplete travel voucher Attach original receiptsAttach original receipts Please include account numberPlease include account number Submit to LeslieSubmit to Leslie
Need help? . . . Ask us!Need help? . . . Ask us!
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BudgetsBudgets Please direct all questions about your Please direct all questions about your
accounts and budgets to Leslie.accounts and budgets to Leslie.
HR and PayrollHR and Payroll Please direct all questions about any Please direct all questions about any
human resources aspects and payroll to human resources aspects and payroll to Cheryl Estes in Room 105.Cheryl Estes in Room 105.
To make any changes to payroll - address To make any changes to payroll - address change, account number change, etc. change, account number change, etc. please see Cheryl.please see Cheryl.
Worker’s CompWorker’s Comp If you are injured in the field or on the job, If you are injured in the field or on the job,
please call UK’s Worker’s Comp office at please call UK’s Worker’s Comp office at 800-440-6285 to file the report. (please 800-440-6285 to file the report. (please carry this number in your wallet)carry this number in your wallet)
Please see Cheryl if you have questions.Please see Cheryl if you have questions.
Supply PurchasesSupply Purchases
Office SuppliesOffice Supplies First check supply closet, Room 116First check supply closet, Room 116 If item not available, please have an account number and see If item not available, please have an account number and see
Cheryl in Room 105Cheryl in Room 105
Lab EquipmentLab Equipment Please have an account numberPlease have an account number You may useYou may use
Fisher Scientific for chemicals (call Sandy Baker at 257-2354)Fisher Scientific for chemicals (call Sandy Baker at 257-2354) Carolina Biological Supply (online or by phone)Carolina Biological Supply (online or by phone) Forestry Suppliers (online or by phone)Forestry Suppliers (online or by phone) If all else fails, see Millie for assistance in room 120If all else fails, see Millie for assistance in room 120
Pro Card (credit card)Pro Card (credit card) When you make a purchase with a UK When you make a purchase with a UK
Pro-card, please:Pro-card, please: fill out the formfill out the form attach original receiptsattach original receipts turn in to Christie in the Business Office, turn in to Christie in the Business Office,
Room 216Room 216
ReimbursementsReimbursements Reimbursements may be given when:Reimbursements may be given when:
the purchase was not with travelthe purchase was not with travel the amount is more then $25.00 (if not, save receipts the amount is more then $25.00 (if not, save receipts
until together is more then $25.00), anduntil together is more then $25.00), and is not for food or postageis not for food or postage
Please havePlease have Original receiptOriginal receipt Account number, thenAccount number, then See Cheryl (105) or Leslie (216).See Cheryl (105) or Leslie (216).
Key ShopKey Shop If you need keys made, please see Leslie If you need keys made, please see Leslie
in the Business Office for the signed form.in the Business Office for the signed form. The key shop is behind Donovan Hall.The key shop is behind Donovan Hall. Donovan Hall is the building next door on Donovan Hall is the building next door on
the other side of Huguelet Dr.the other side of Huguelet Dr.
Car ReservationsCar Reservations Cars or trucks may be reserved through the Cars or trucks may be reserved through the
College of Agriculture Motor Pool.College of Agriculture Motor Pool. Please see any of the staff to reserve a car. Please see any of the staff to reserve a car. You will need: You will need:
account number & user codeaccount number & user code departure and return day and timedeparture and return day and time phone & emailphone & email destination & purposedestination & purpose type of vehicle needed (truck, car, van, etc.)type of vehicle needed (truck, car, van, etc.) who is travelingwho is traveling
VansVans
If you will be driving a van:If you will be driving a van: You may need to be certified firstYou may need to be certified first See Cheryl Estes for help or phone the Motor See Cheryl Estes for help or phone the Motor
Pool (7-7570)Pool (7-7570)
ChemicalsChemicals
If you will be using chemicalsIf you will be using chemicals You will need to complete a chemical hygiene You will need to complete a chemical hygiene
test firsttest first Ask Millie Hamilton for details (TPC Room 120)Ask Millie Hamilton for details (TPC Room 120)
FormsForms For most UK forms: For most UK forms:
http://www.uky.edu/eForms/http://www.uky.edu/eForms/
Most forms can also be found in the Most forms can also be found in the supply closet, room 116.supply closet, room 116.
Computer Facilities & ResourcesComputer Facilities & Resources
Dr. Darryl Cremeans (Data Systems Manager)Dr. Darryl Cremeans (Data Systems Manager)
[email protected]@uky.edu
Room 121-ARoom 121-A(121-A is in Computer Lab, Room 121)(121-A is in Computer Lab, Room 121)
The stuff I need to share with The stuff I need to share with the Forestry Graduate the Forestry Graduate
StudentsStudentsDarryl Cremeans, Ph.D.Darryl Cremeans, Ph.D.Data Systems ManagerData Systems Manager
Darryl wears many hatsDarryl wears many hats
Many of which can Many of which can help facilitate your help facilitate your success heresuccess here
Space Committee ChairmanSpace Committee Chairman Desk assignmentsDesk assignments Office allocationOffice allocation Lab space needsLab space needs StorageStorage Renovation projectsRenovation projects etcetc
The committee has ratified a protocol that I follow when making these decisions
Departmental Safety ContactDepartmental Safety Contact Oversee lab Oversee lab
inspectionsinspections Remedy any safety Remedy any safety
issues identified by issues identified by the Fire Marshallthe Fire Marshall
etcetc
If you encounter anything you feel puts you at risk –You need to report it to your major professor,if they fail to resolve it to your satisfaction tell me.
Inventory Control AssistantInventory Control Assistant Annual inventory Annual inventory
(Oct-Dec)(Oct-Dec) We need you to We need you to
bring in for scanning bring in for scanning every piece of bar-every piece of bar-coded University coded University equipment you equipment you possess.possess.
Data Systems ManagerData Systems Manager Tech supportTech support
[email protected]@uky.edu Office 257-1396Office 257-1396 Cell 229-8919Cell 229-8919 Ag Helpdesk – 257-3335Ag Helpdesk – 257-3335 UK Helpdesk – 257-1300UK Helpdesk – 257-1300
Network AdministratorNetwork Administrator Web masterWeb master Computer LabsComputer Labs EtcEtc etcetc
Your ComputerYour Computer The department endeavors to provide The department endeavors to provide
each graduate student with a pc each graduate student with a pc (desktop or notebook) and a printer(desktop or notebook) and a printer
If your printer runs out of ink – get an If your printer runs out of ink – get an account number from your major account number from your major professor and give it and your model to professor and give it and your model to Cheryl.Cheryl.
Free network printers in the labFree network printers in the lab Please do not print frivolous documents.Please do not print frivolous documents. Password protected to prevent abuse.Password protected to prevent abuse.
Computer Lab – Room 121Computer Lab – Room 121 General useGeneral use Poster printingPoster printing ScannersScanners ARCView databasesARCView databases SASSAS PDF creationPDF creation Can be used for instructionCan be used for instruction etcetc
Network ResourcesNetwork Resources Shortcut to ForestryShortcut to Forestry Forestry3 = file server for pc labForestry3 = file server for pc lab Forestry4 = print server, GIS dataForestry4 = print server, GIS data Forestry5 = file server for faculty, staff, Forestry5 = file server for faculty, staff,
and graduate studentsand graduate students I: driveI: drive I:\commonI:\common I:\home\loginIDI:\home\loginID
Departmental ListservsDepartmental Listservs [email protected]@lsv.uky.edu – every full time employee – every full time employee [email protected] – all extension [email protected] – all extension people [email protected]@lsv.uky.edu – all faculty – all faculty [email protected] – all graduate students [email protected] – all graduate students
(even if not hosted by Forestry)(even if not hosted by Forestry) [email protected] – professional [email protected] – professional staff [email protected] – research [email protected] – research folks [email protected] – forestry [email protected] – forestry instructors [email protected] – all forestry students [email protected] – all forestry students
(both undergrad and graduate)(both undergrad and graduate)
Forestry Department Web SiteForestry Department Web Site
http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/
Faculty and StaffFaculty and Staff Graduate School InformationGraduate School Information Department Seminar ScheduleDepartment Seminar Schedule GSA newsletterGSA newsletter Grad Student pagesGrad Student pages EtcEtc
Parking at the Cooper Parking at the Cooper BuildingBuilding
Only for authorized/official reasonsOnly for authorized/official reasons (popping in for a lecture is NOT a good reason)(popping in for a lecture is NOT a good reason)
Sign the white board in the back hallSign the white board in the back hall Remove vehicle ASAPRemove vehicle ASAP
(if it is there >2 hours it may be removed for you)(if it is there >2 hours it may be removed for you) We need to keep spaces available for visiting We need to keep spaces available for visiting
cooperators, van loading, etc.cooperators, van loading, etc.
Please don’t make me have to tow youPlease don’t make me have to tow you
Campus LifeCampus Life
Student OrganizationsStudent Organizationshttp://www.uky.edu/GetInvolved/StudentOrgs/http://www.uky.edu/GetInvolved/StudentOrgs/ Graduate Student CongressGraduate Student Congress
[email protected]/[email protected]/ Green ThumbGreen Thumb
http://www.uky.edu/StudentOrgs/GreenThumb/http://www.uky.edu/StudentOrgs/GreenThumb/
Wildcat WheelsWildcat Wheelshttp://www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/wildcatwheels.htmlhttp://www.uky.edu/HR/wellness/wildcatwheels.html
Campus RecreationCampus Recreationhttp://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/CampusRec/http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/CampusRec/
Forestry Program’s Forestry Program’s Graduate Committee Graduate Committee
(handles (handles academicacademic issues) issues)
Dr. Mary Arthur ([email protected])Dr. Mary Arthur ([email protected]) Dr. Paul Kalisz ([email protected])Dr. Paul Kalisz ([email protected]) Dr. Songlin Fei ([email protected])Dr. Songlin Fei ([email protected]) Dr. John Lhotka ([email protected])Dr. John Lhotka ([email protected]) Mr. Josh Brinks ([email protected])Mr. Josh Brinks ([email protected]) Mr. Yu Liang ([email protected])Mr. Yu Liang ([email protected]) Dr. Dave Wagner, DGS ([email protected])Dr. Dave Wagner, DGS ([email protected])
Forestry Department Web PagesForestry Department Web Pages
http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestryhttp://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry//
StaffStaff FacultyFaculty ProgramsPrograms Department Seminar CalendarDepartment Seminar Calendar
(for other UK seminars: (for other UK seminars: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hpp5hqgd56qot5llhttp://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hpp5hqgd56qot5lle6e57sua88%40group.calendar.google.come6e57sua88%40group.calendar.google.com))
Etc.Etc.
Grad School Web Pages:Grad School Web Pages:Provide Links to Most UK InfoProvide Links to Most UK Info
Home page: Home page: http://www.rgs.uky.edu/gshttp://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs// Click on “New Graduate Students”Click on “New Graduate Students” Click on “Graduate Student Orientation”Click on “Graduate Student Orientation”
BulletinBulletin Academic CalendarAcademic Calendar Computing ServicesComputing Services University LibrariesUniversity Libraries Health InsuranceHealth Insurance Etc.Etc.
Grad Student Listserv Grad Student Listserv ((http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSListserv.htmlhttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSListserv.html))
More Pointers to Resources More Pointers to Resources (examples)(examples)
Statistical Consultant – College of Ag Statistical Consultant – College of Ag (Angela Sch(Angela Schörgendorferörgendorfer) ) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] For office hours, For office hours, etc.etc., see: http://www.ca.uky.edu/research/?p=24, see: http://www.ca.uky.edu/research/?p=24
Preparing Future Faculty Program Preparing Future Faculty Program ((http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/PFF/index.htmlhttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/PFF/index.html))
More Pointers to Resources More Pointers to Resources (examples)(examples)
Graduate School Travel FundsGraduate School Travel Funds((http://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/fellowship/supportfunding.htmlhttp://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/fellowship/supportfunding.html))
External Fellowship Application Award External Fellowship Application Award ((http://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/fellowship/EFAA.htmlhttp://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/fellowship/EFAA.html))
How Do I Earn My Degree???How Do I Earn My Degree???
If you are not in M.S. (Forestry) degree program If you are not in M.S. (Forestry) degree program see Director of Graduate Studies of your academic programsee Director of Graduate Studies of your academic program see your academic program’s web pages, see your academic program’s web pages, e.g.e.g.::
http://www.as.uky.edu/Biology/GP/current.htmhttp://www.as.uky.edu/Biology/GP/current.htmhttp://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/entdept/eg1.htmhttp://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/entdept/eg1.htm
If you are in the M.S. (Forestry) degree programIf you are in the M.S. (Forestry) degree program see the following several slidessee the following several slides see see http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/academics.phphttp://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/academics.php also, visit Dave Wagner (DGS) if you have questionsalso, visit Dave Wagner (DGS) if you have questions
M.S. (Forestry) Degree M.S. (Forestry) Degree RequirementsRequirements
Plan A: 24 graduate credits plus thesisPlan A: 24 graduate credits plus thesis Plan B: 30 graduate creditsPlan B: 30 graduate credits
Fulfill other requirements ofFulfill other requirements of Forestry Graduate ProgramForestry Graduate Program Graduate SchoolGraduate School Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE)Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE)
M.S. (Forestry) Degree M.S. (Forestry) Degree RequirementsRequirements
(Plan A and Plan B)(Plan A and Plan B) Specific CoursesSpecific Courses
FOR 601 (3 credits; take this your 1FOR 601 (3 credits; take this your 1stst Fall Semester) Fall Semester) FOR 602 (3 credits; taught odd-year Fall Semesters)FOR 602 (3 credits; taught odd-year Fall Semesters) FOR 770 (take 3 times; taught every Fall & Spring)FOR 770 (take 3 times; taught every Fall & Spring)
Instructional experience in undergraduate courseInstructional experience in undergraduate course Exit seminarExit seminar Oral final examOral final exam
FOR 770 Topics/InstructorsFOR 770 Topics/InstructorsFall 2008Fall 2008
• Agroforestry Systems (Hill)Agroforestry Systems (Hill)• Wild Canid Ecology, Management, and Conservation (Cox)Wild Canid Ecology, Management, and Conservation (Cox)• University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)
Spring 2009Spring 2009• Research Ethics (Kalisz)Research Ethics (Kalisz)• Environmental Monitoring: Acquisition of Field Data and Analysis (Barton) Environmental Monitoring: Acquisition of Field Data and Analysis (Barton) • University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)
Fall 2009Fall 2009• Agroforestry Systems (Hill)Agroforestry Systems (Hill)• Continuous Cover Forestry (Lhotka) Continuous Cover Forestry (Lhotka) • University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)
Spring 2010Spring 2010• Fire Ecology in North American and Appalachian Ecosystems (Arthur & Paratley)Fire Ecology in North American and Appalachian Ecosystems (Arthur & Paratley)• University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)
Fall 2010Fall 2010• Wild Canid Ecology, Management, and Conservation (Cox)Wild Canid Ecology, Management, and Conservation (Cox)• University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)University Forestry Teaching (Wagner, for TAs only)
Instructional Experience Instructional Experience Opportunities (Examples)Opportunities (Examples)
FOR 100 (Introduction to Forestry)FOR 100 (Introduction to Forestry) Dave Wagner, Fall & SpringDave Wagner, Fall & Spring
FOR 101 (Introduction to Wildlife Conservation)FOR 101 (Introduction to Wildlife Conservation) Tom Barnes, schedule TBATom Barnes, schedule TBA
FOR 200 (Map Reading and Aerial Photogrammetry)FOR 200 (Map Reading and Aerial Photogrammetry) Jim Ringe, SpringJim Ringe, Spring
FOR 340 (Forest Ecology)FOR 340 (Forest Ecology) Mary Arthur, FallMary Arthur, Fall
FOR 360 (Wood Technology and Utilization)FOR 360 (Wood Technology and Utilization) Jim Ringe, SpringJim Ringe, Spring
FOR 376 (Silvicultural Practices)FOR 376 (Silvicultural Practices) Jeff Stringer, SummerJeff Stringer, Summer
FOR 402 (Forest Entomology)FOR 402 (Forest Entomology) Lynne Rieske-Kinney, FallLynne Rieske-Kinney, Fall
FOR 430 (Forest Wildlife and Range Management)FOR 430 (Forest Wildlife and Range Management) Mike Lacki, FallMike Lacki, Fall
BIO/NRC 420G (Taxonomy of Vascular Plants)BIO/NRC 420G (Taxonomy of Vascular Plants) Rob Paratley, SpringRob Paratley, Spring
M.S. (Forestry) Degree M.S. (Forestry) Degree RequirementsRequirements
(Plan A and Plan B)(Plan A and Plan B)Graduate School & CPE Course Requirements:Graduate School & CPE Course Requirements:
2/3 of minimum credits in “regular” courses (16 2/3 of minimum credits in “regular” courses (16 credits Plan A; 20 credits Plan B).credits Plan A; 20 credits Plan B).
1/2 of minimum credits in 600- or 700-level 1/2 of minimum credits in 600- or 700-level courses (12 credits Plan A; 15 credits Plan B). courses (12 credits Plan A; 15 credits Plan B). (Thesis, practicum, internship credits don’t count.)(Thesis, practicum, internship credits don’t count.)
1/2 of minimum credits in courses with 1/2 of minimum credits in courses with FORFOR prefix (12 credits Plan A; 15 credits Plan B). prefix (12 credits Plan A; 15 credits Plan B). (Thesis, practicum, internship credits don’t count.)(Thesis, practicum, internship credits don’t count.)
3/8 of minimum credits in 600- or 700-level 3/8 of minimum credits in 600- or 700-level FORFOR courses (9 credits Plan A; 12 credits Plan B). courses (9 credits Plan A; 12 credits Plan B). (Thesis, practicum, internship credits don’t count.)(Thesis, practicum, internship credits don’t count.)
M.S. (Forestry) Degree M.S. (Forestry) Degree RequirementsRequirements
(Plan A – Thesis)(Plan A – Thesis)
Graduate School & CPE Course Requirements . . .Graduate School & CPE Course Requirements . . .
Here’s theHere’s the bottom linebottom line (for most Plan A students): (for most Plan A students): At least 24 total credits (16 credits in “regular” courses)At least 24 total credits (16 credits in “regular” courses)
One, 3-credit, 600- or 700-level FOR courseOne, 3-credit, 600- or 700-level FOR course, in addition to the 9 , in addition to the 9 credits of FOR 601, FOR 602 & FOR 770 credits of FOR 601, FOR 602 & FOR 770 ((thesis, practicum, thesis, practicum, internship courses don’t count)internship courses don’t count)
Additional M.S. (Forestry) Degree Additional M.S. (Forestry) Degree RequirementRequirement
(if your undergraduate degree(if your undergraduate degreeis not “Forestry”)is not “Forestry”)
3 undergraduate forestry courses, chosen 3 undergraduate forestry courses, chosen from the list at:from the list at:
http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/degree.phphttp://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/degree.php
(In some cases, students may fulfill one of these courses with the same course used to fulfill the “instructional experience” requirement. Requests for approval must be made to the DGS well in advance of the semester when this would occur.)
Tips for Smooth ProgressTips for Smooth Progress1.1. Your advisory/examination committeeYour advisory/examination committee
Choose in consultation with major professorChoose in consultation with major professor Establish during 1Establish during 1stst academic year (ideally academic year (ideally
during 1during 1stst semester) semester)(see http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/committee.pdf)(see http://www.ca.uky.edu/forestry/committee.pdf)
Committee has at least 3 facultyCommittee has at least 3 faculty(see http://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/masters_exam.pdf)(see http://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/masters_exam.pdf)
Majority (and chair) must be UK “graduate faculty” Majority (and chair) must be UK “graduate faculty” ((≥≥ 1 “full” member; “graduate faculty” membership 1 “full” member; “graduate faculty” membership list is on Grad School web pages)list is on Grad School web pages)
Majority of members must be in Forestry Graduate Majority of members must be in Forestry Graduate ProgramProgram
Tips for Smooth ProgressTips for Smooth Progress
2.2. Consult frequently with major professor Consult frequently with major professor and committeeand committee
committee can be changed if necessary or appropriatecommittee can be changed if necessary or appropriate
2.2. Plan all coursework by end of 1Plan all coursework by end of 1stst semester semester
3.3. Plan thesis research project (Plan A) by Plan thesis research project (Plan A) by end of 1end of 1stst semester semester
Tips for Smooth ProgressTips for Smooth Progress(continued)(continued)
5.5. Stay on top of deadlinesStay on top of deadlineshttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/ImportantDates.htmlhttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/ImportantDates.html
““Application for Degree” (due near beginning of final semester)Application for Degree” (due near beginning of final semester)http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/DegreeCard.pdfhttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/DegreeCard.pdf
““Request for Final Examination” & “Thesis Approval” (both due 2 Request for Final Examination” & “Thesis Approval” (both due 2 weeks before exam)weeks before exam)
http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/FinalExamRecomm.pdfhttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/FinalExamRecomm.pdfhttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/ThesisApproval.pdfhttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/ThesisApproval.pdf
Final Examination “latest possible date”Final Examination “latest possible date” Thesis final copy (due within 60 days of successful final Thesis final copy (due within 60 days of successful final
examination)examination)
(“Graduate School Forms” link on Graduate School home page)(“Graduate School Forms” link on Graduate School home page)http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/gsforms.html
Tips for Smooth ProgressTips for Smooth Progress(continued)(continued)
6.6. Don’t be afraid to petition substitutions Don’t be afraid to petition substitutions (but do so (but do so earlyearly in your program) in your program)
7.7. Questions along the way? Try the DGS!Questions along the way? Try the DGS!
Electronic ThesesElectronic Theses
AdvantagesAdvantages Experience & skillsExperience & skills Rapid worldwide accessRapid worldwide access Cheaper than paperCheaper than paper
Recommend prior approval of advisorRecommend prior approval of advisor
http://www.uky.edu/ETD/http://www.uky.edu/ETD/
Full-Time (20 hours per week) Full-Time (20 hours per week) RAships & TAships: BenefitsRAships & TAships: Benefits
StipendStipend
Tuition paid on your behalf Tuition paid on your behalf (for graduate courses)(for graduate courses)
““Major-medical” health insurance policyMajor-medical” health insurance policy(this is not “Student Health”)(this is not “Student Health”)
RAs & TAs do pay some “fees”RAs & TAs do pay some “fees”
TAs & RAs: Tuition for TAs & RAs: Tuition for UndergraduateUndergraduate Courses Courses
Undergraduate course tuition is paid on behalf of Undergraduate course tuition is paid on behalf of TAs & RAs TAs & RAs IFIF:: TA or RA also registers for TA or RA also registers for 9 9 graduategraduate credits during credits during
a semester when undergrad course is takena semester when undergrad course is takenOROR
Undergrad course is required for degree Undergrad course is required for degree ANDAND is taken is taken for letter grade (for letter grade (i.e.i.e. not Pass/Fail) not Pass/Fail)
Otherwise, Otherwise, graduate student TAs and RAsgraduate student TAs and RAs generally pay tuition for generally pay tuition for underundergraduate coursesgraduate courses
Health Insurance Coverage for Health Insurance Coverage for Funded Graduate StudentsFunded Graduate Students
““Major-medical” health insuranceMajor-medical” health insurance This is not “Student Health”This is not “Student Health” UK pays insurance premium for studentUK pays insurance premium for student TAs & RAs may enroll dependents (but student TAs & RAs may enroll dependents (but student
pays any extra insurance premium)pays any extra insurance premium) For more information . . .For more information . . .
http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/fellowship/healthcoverage.htmlhttp://www.research.uky.edu/gs/fellowship/healthcoverage.html Graduate School Insurance Coordinator (7-3261)Graduate School Insurance Coordinator (7-3261)
Recreation and Student Health FeesRecreation and Student Health Fees
Mandatory for full-time students (Mandatory for full-time students (≥≥ 9 credit hours) 9 credit hours) Recreation feesRecreation fees
$59.75/semester$59.75/semester Permits use of, e.g., the Johnson CenterPermits use of, e.g., the Johnson Center
Student Health fee:Student Health fee: $180/semester$180/semester Covers some expenses not covered by “health insurance”Covers some expenses not covered by “health insurance”
Part-time students (< 9 credit hours):Part-time students (< 9 credit hours): Recreation fee is mandatory ($5.90/credit hour)Recreation fee is mandatory ($5.90/credit hour) Student Health is optional and must be specifically Student Health is optional and must be specifically
requested if you want it ($180/semester)requested if you want it ($180/semester)
““Student Health” FeeStudent Health” Fee For more information . . .For more information . . .
Student Billing: 257-3406Student Billing: 257-3406 Student HealthStudent Health
http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/UHS/http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/UHS/ 323-5823323-5823
Remember . . . “Student Health” is different Remember . . . “Student Health” is different from the “major-medical” health insurance from the “major-medical” health insurance policy provided to RAs and TAspolicy provided to RAs and TAs
Assistantships: Assistantships: ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Satisfactory progress toward degreeSatisfactory progress toward degree Satisfactory research and/or teaching Satisfactory research and/or teaching
performance performance Responsible to major professor and/or Responsible to major professor and/or
teaching supervisorteaching supervisor Full-time commitment to degree progress Full-time commitment to degree progress
((e.g.e.g., other on-campus jobs usually not , other on-campus jobs usually not permitted)permitted)
Questions? Comments?Questions? Comments?Please see Dave Wagner (Director of Graduate Studies,
Forestry)
209A T. P. Cooper Forestry Building
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