Transcript EDP Orientation PP 2015

Department of Educational Psychology
New Graduate Student General Orientation
August 19, 2015
Introductions to EDP Faculty and Staff
• Janet Bagby, PhD
• Alex Beaujean, PhD
• Nick Benson, PhD
• Tonya Davis, PhD
• Tamara Hodges, EdD
• Julie Ivey-Hatz, PhD
• Susan Johnsen, PhD
• Grant Morgan, PhD
Eric Robinson, PhD
Terrill Saxon, PhD
Tracey Sulak, PhD
Kristen Mainor, EdS, BCBA
Ms. Heather Tindle (office mngr)
Overview of EDP Graduate Degree Programs
• Masters (MSEd/MA) – Director is Dr. Saxon
• Dr. Davis coordinates the ABA specialization
• Dr. Morgan coordinates the MA-Quantitative specialization
• Dr. Johnsen coordinates the Gifted & Talented specialization
• EdS in School Psychology – Director is Dr. Beaujean
• PhD in Educational Psychology – Director is Dr. Johnsen
Baylor Ed Psych in Costa Rica
• Bears Abroad
• EDP5393 Cultural Issues with Children & Families
• Mini-semester (May 15-29, 2016)
• Cost is ~$1600 and covers almost everything
• Scholarships are available (average between $400-$700)
Enrolling in Classes
• Step 1 – meet with your advisor to discuss your classes; once this is
complete the advisor has Heather lift your advising flag.
• Step 2 – access Bear Web and enroll in your classes.
• Step 3 – if there is a hold, required permit, or the class is closed talk to
your advisor or the Teacher of Record (TOR) to resolve the issue.
• Step 4 – once Heather is notified by your advisor or the TOR she will
lift the hold/issue a permit allowing you to enroll.
• Step 5 – back to Bear Web and enroll.
FAQs
• Is there work space available in the suite for students?
• How can a get a cubicle?
• Where can I get online? (Airbear or comp labs GL13 or GL60)
• Can I access the building/suite on the weekends, late at night?
• What is the BCDD, CARE and BARC?
• EDP website and Facebook page
Graduate Research Travel Awards
Available awards
- Graduate School
- Student’s Home Department
- School of Education Dean’s Office
Purpose of awards – To support “presentation of findings of graduate-student
research, artistic performance, etc.”
Eligibility
- Formally registered for at least one credit hour at Baylor University during semester
in which the presentation is made
- Research is related to activity at Baylor
Graduate Research Travel Awards
Amount of Awards
Grad School – Up to two awards per year, at a maximum of $300 per award, for
travel to professional meetings to present research
Student’s Home Department – Amount varies based on available funds and type
of activity (see following slides)
School of Education Dean’s Office – Will match the departmental award, up to
$300 each time, twice annually
Graduate Research Travel Awards
How to Apply
Graduate School Awards - Instructions at the following link:
http://www.baylor.edu/graduate/currentstudents/index.php?id=99418
Department Level Awards – See following slides
Dean’s Office Awards
- Paper forms are available at Office Manager’s desk or in MMSci 136
- For electronic copy of form, email [email protected]
Graduate Research Travel Awards
Timing of Award(s)
Grad School – Students generally receive awarded funds prior to departure
Department Level Awards
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Received after travel
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Up to amount of award or actual charges incurred, whichever is smaller
Dean’s Office Awards - Same as Department Level
Graduate Research Travel Awards
Online Travel Expense Reports (TERs)
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This form is the method used to receive department and Dean’s level awards, as
well as account for how the Graduate School award was expended.
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ALL awards, including the Graduate School pre-travel award, are to be accounted
for – IN FULL – using this form.
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Link to form: www.baylor.edu/ero (Create Report)
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Online Training, Policy Guidelines, and FAQ links are also found at
www.baylor.edu/ero
Graduate Research Travel Awards
Things to Remember when Completing the TER
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The School of Education requires ALL itemized receipts to be submitted.
“Itemized” means the details of what was purchased (hamburger, fries, taco, etc.)
are clearly visible, as well as the name of the entity, date and time of purchase,
and the total amount.
- Receipts
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Scanned and clearly legible/visible
Single layer on paper
Taped in chronological order
All facing in the same direction
Keep originals for at least sixty days from time you are paid
Graduate Research Travel Awards
Expense Distribution Coding
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Educational Psychology award department is 0361370.
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Dean’s award department is 0361308.
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Graduate School award, including dollar amount, should be noted in
Comments section.
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Program code for both department and Dean awards is “36GST.”
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Account for both department and Dean awards is 938980.
Graduate Research Travel Awards
Short List of Important Travel Policies
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Mileage is reimbursed based on point-to-point (see online mileage chart
under Travel Policies).
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Parking should be remote (cheapest) option.
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If traveling overnight within the State of Texas, be sure to take the Texas State
Occupancy Tax forms for Baylor.
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Baylor will not reimburse for this type of tax in Texas.
Forms are found at www.baylor.edu/tax - under “Sales Tax” dropdown
Full list found at www.baylor.edu/ero under Policy Guidelines
Baylor University
Graduate Student Association
GSA’s Purpose
The Baylor University Graduate Student Association is a
community that strives to enrich the quality of academic
and social life for students of each graduate program of
Baylor University as well as advocate the rights of these
students and voice their concerns
GSA Involvement
Committees
-Social
-Academic Affairs Committee
-Policy Committee
Meeting Dates
-Handout
Helpful Information
-Useful Links
-Conferences
-Educational Psychology Faculty List
-Top Fifteen Tips for Graduate Students
Representatives
Regan Weston [email protected]
Abby Hodges [email protected]