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Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Computing Resources

The Gevirtz School's three computer labs have Macintosh and PC computers, providing students with email and Internet access; word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and web creation applications; software training and support; qualitative and quantitative research analysis; videoconferencing; OCR and image scanning; and still and video editing equipment. The Instructional/Research Labs (Phelps 3525 and 3526) have posted hours of operation and are staffed by consultants to assist students with equipment and software use. Ada's Lab (Phelps 1210) is a 24-hour, open-access, student-run computer lab with consultants on duty Monday through Friday.

A variety of equipment is available for short-term loan, including laptop computers, storage devices, video and digital cameras, slide and digital projectors, and transcribers. For more information on all Gevirtz computing services, contact the lab manager at 893-8821 or robert@education.ucsb.edu.

Graduate Student Word Processing Facility

Graduate students can gain access to computers for word processing at the Social Science Computing Facility (HSSB 1203 or Ellison 2626). This facility is intended primarily for students in the humanities and social sciences (including education), since academic departments in those disciplines tend to have fewer computers available for graduate student use. The most popular word processing programs are already installed on these computers. Students must provide their own floppy disks or flash drives for data storage.

U-mail Accounts

All graduate students can gain a free email address through UCSB. U-mail accounts can be activated and inquired about at the web address http://www.umail.ucsb.edu. The U-mail service allows for mail access via standards-based Internet technologies using protocols best suited for our mobile student base. You may activate your U-mail account if you are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled through the Office of the Registrar.

Graduate Book Lockers

All graduate students may apply for Library book lockers at the self-issuing locker station located in the lobby of the Reserve Book Room. For more information, call library security at 893-3220.

Doctoral Student Cubicles

A limited number of semi-secure cubicles are available to advanced doctoral students. To apply, call 893-3220 (not available to Master's students and doctoral students who have not yet advanced to candidacy).

Publications

• To Survive and Flourish: A Survival Guide for Graduate Women at UCSB, written and produced by the UCSB Graduate Women's Network; free and available at the Women's Center, Graduate Student Association, MultiCultural Center, graduate student orientation, and TA orientation. This comprehensive guide deals with a wide variety of issues that affect graduate women. The guide provides information on topics such as networking, academic life, stress, sexual harassment, advising and mentoring, the job search, and more. Recommended for all graduate students.
• Grad News is an on-line publication available through the Graduate Division web site at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu. It contains timely news and information on developments affecting graduate students, including financial information, and upcoming events.
• The Graduate Student Handbook is available on-line at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/academic/handbook. It provides a summary of policies and procedures affecting graduate students, and other useful information.
• The UCSB Guide to Filing Theses and Dissertations provides guidance to graduate students who are preparing to file either a thesis or dissertation. This guide is available on-line at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/pubs/filing_guide.

Graduate Division

The Graduate Division facilitates and coordinates graduate education and student services for all graduate academic and professional programs at UCSB. Its goal is to promote academic excellence in graduate degree programs, to foster a diverse and inclusive graduate community of domestic and international students, and to cultivate for all graduate students both an intellectually challenging environment and a socially supportive climate. The Graduate Division is committed to excellence in quality, diversity, and climate in UCSB graduate education. In cooperation with faculty, students, and staff, the Graduate Division does the following:

• Implements outreach and recruiting programs to achieve a highly qualified and diverse student body reflective of the State of California and the greater academic community.
• Provides information about admission to all UCSB graduate programs.
• Administers graduate standards of scholarship and policy as defined by the University of California and the Graduate Council of the UCSB Academic Senate.
• Encourages the development and success of students through workshops, training activities, counseling, and initiatives that promote timely degree completion.
• Seeks and administers internal and external funding sources for students and programs.
• Administers UC and campus policies concerning graduate academic apprentice appointments.
• Participates in the development and review of new and current graduate academic programs.
• Supports departmental initiatives to advise, train and place UCSB graduate students in academic and professional positions.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Division at 3117 Cheadle Hall, 893-2277, or www.graddiv.ucsb.edu.

Graduate Student Peer Advisors and Diversity and Outreach Advisors

UCSB graduate students and undergraduates can take advantage of the expertise and services provided by the experienced graduate students who hold positions of Graduate Peer Advisor (peers@graddiv.ucsb.edu) and Graduate Diversity and Outreach Advisor (outreachpeer@graddiv.ucsb.edu). Both of these positions are sponsored by the Graduate Division and may be reached by calling 893-2277 or visiting the Graduate Division office located at 3117 Cheadle Hall. The Graduate Peer Advisor serves as a confidential advisor and counselor for UCSB graduate students. The Peer Advisor responds to inquiries about a variety of issues ranging from finding financial assistance to filing a dissertation and exploring career options. The Peer Advisor also organizes workshops designed to help graduate students find funding for their research; complete their Master's theses and doctoral dissertations in a timely manner; and take advantage of career development resources including academic and non-academic career opportunities. See www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/peers for dates and information.

Graduate Diversity and Outreach

Graduate Division Diversity and Outreach staff works with undergraduates and graduates at UCSB and elsewhere to promote the University and its commitment to a diverse student population. This is accomplished through attendance at Graduate and Professional School fairs at colleges and universities, professional student conferences, graduate preparation workshops, and other outreach activities. Graduate Division serves as a liaison between prospective students and departments, sharing important information with prospective students interested in graduate programs at UCSB.

Research and Career Support

The Graduate Division assists graduate students in the research of sources of student research support, conducts workshops to help students in generating effective extramural research proposals, and provides career development activities and information for graduate students interested in commencing job searches.