VCU Holmes Scholars Professional Development Series
Participation in the VCU Holmes Scholars professional development sessions is open to historically underrepresented Schools/Colleges of Education Ph.D. students and M.Ed. students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. They are designed to provide students with resources and knowledge to facilitate their success as doctoral students who will be positioned for tenure track faculty positions.
2020 Sessions
Scholar Identity: How to describe and promote yourself as a scholar
October 19, 2020 - 7-8:30 p.m.
This presentation will help scholars develop a sense of self that can be authentic across platforms to fill needs in practice, policy, research and service. The speakers will guide scholars through a reflection of how experiences and passions can inform scholarship.
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Fellowships: How to identify and position yourself to be competitive for fellowships
November 16, 2020 - 7-8:30 p.m.
Fellowships decrease the financial burden of graduate school, provide important opportunities to build a professional network, and bolster the ability to develop a fundable line of research over the course of an academic career. In this session, Dr. Zewelanji Serpell, Associate Professor in the VCU Department of Psychology, will talk about the different types of fellowships available and provide key points of how to build a competitive application package for fellowships.
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2021 Sessions
Journal Types and Journal Submission Process: Tips and strategies
March 15, 2021 - 7-8:30 p.m.
Publishing research is a must for preparing for a faculty position in R1 and R2 colleges and schools of education. This session will provide an overview of the submission process and give some great strategies on increasing your chances of having a journal article accepted for publication.
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Policy and Research in Education: A current state of education in policy
March 25, 2021 - 7-8:30 p.m.
Presenter: Andrene J. Castro, Ph.D.
Many researchers in education discuss the research to practice gap, but often neglect the research to policy gap. The research provided to policy makers often shapes practice. In this session, Andrene J. Castro, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, will discuss the current state of educational policy and why policy advocacy in education is vital to the practice.
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Meta-analysis: Introduction and tips
May 17, 2021 - 7-8:30 p.m.
A meta-analysis synthesizes the results of multiple studies. This session will provide an overview of what a meta-analysis is and tips for conducting a meta-analysis. This session will be particularly useful for developing new research methods.
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