Additional Benefits Include:

A GSR Appointment

The GSADC position is a 13-month appointment, starting September 1, 2008 through October 1, 2009.

This is a GSR position with a pay rate of 50% and full fee remission during the position's tenure.

A Dissertation Year Fellowship

The year following service as the GSADC, the student will receive a dissertation year fellowship.

Tenure of the fellowship begins October 1, 2009 and will continue for nine months. The fellowship includes a $20,000 living allowance, in-state fees, a $500 research allowance, and a $500 travel allowance.

Opportunity to Participate in Professors for the Future

During the first year of the GSADC appointment, the student will have the option of participating in the Professors for the Future (PFTF) program.

The PFTF program provides professional development opportunities through monthly meetings that include round-table discussions on career-related topics. All fellows also receive formal training in teaching methods and course design and participate in a seminar course on Ethics and Professionalism in the University. In addition, PFTF fellows work on projects of their own design to enhance the graduate or postdoctoral experience and professional development of their colleagues. The projects are then presented at an end-of-year colloquium, open to all interested members of the University.

Qualifications

All registered doctoral students in good standing making progress towards the degree are eligible to apply. Applicants must be advanced to candidacy at UC Davis by the start date, September 1, 2008. Qualifications include:

• A desire to serve as an advocate and liaison for graduate students
• Knowledge of the campus and the needs of graduate students
• Ability to respond to critical issues by mediating conflicts and managing conflict situations
• Ability to plan and coordinate events
• Demonstrated communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work well with a variety of people
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership and service

GSADC Responsibilities and Activities

General Responsibilities

Identify and act upon issues of importance to graduate students

Assist in graduate student outreach and retention programs

Assist graduate students with questions, concerns, issues, and/or grievances

Identify ways to improve and assist in communication between graduate students and Graduate Studies

Coordinate and facilitate the Fall Graduate Student Week of Orientation and Welcome (WOW)

Coordinate and Facilitate the Fall Graduate Student Week of Orientation and Welcome (WOW)

The new GSADC assists the outgoing GSADC in coordinating the Week of Orientation and Welcome (WOW) 2008. The incoming GSADC serves as the primary coordinator and facilitator of WOW 2009.

Answer Graduate Student Inquiries and Provide Referrals

The GSADC receives inquiries from graduate students, both current and prospective, via e-mail, phone and in person. You will provide them with information and referrals as necessary.

Service Project

The GSADC engages in the development of a project that promotes the welfare of graduate students at UC Davis. The project is defined in consultation with the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Meet with the Dean of Graduate Studies

As GSADC, you will have the opportunity to meet with the Dean of Graduate Studies on a regular basis. You will hold meetings with the Dean to discuss issues and concerns of graduate students as well as to update the Dean on your progress on related initiatives.

Meet with the Chancellor

You will have monthly meetings with the Chancellor to discuss graduate student issues and the status of your work respective to these issues and concerns.

Serve as an Ex Officio Member of the Graduate Student Association Executive Council

As the GSADC, you will be a member of the GSA Executive Council, responsible for maintaining communication between the GSA and The Office of Graduate Studies as well as giving input on GSA activities.

Engage in Committee Work

As GSADC, you will be invited to sit on two specific committees: The Administrative Committee of the Graduate Council, and the Campus Council on Community and Diversity. You may also choose to participate on other campus committees.

Participate as a Member of the Office of Graduate Studies

As part of the Office of Graduate Studies, you will be invited to attend monthly staff meetings and various social events.

Application Procedure

To apply, submit a letter of intent, C.V., two letters of recommendation (one from your Major Professor and one from your Graduate Adviser); and a copy of your transcripts (an unofficial copy is acceptable). Please return completed application materials to Christine O'Keefe, Executive Assistant to the Dean, Office of Graduate Studies (250 Mrak Hall), by March 7, 2008. For more information, please contact Toby Beauchamp, the current Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies and to the Chancellor.

Application Deadline: New applications will be accepted beginning winter quarter 2009.