Workshops
The West Texas A&M University Graduate School hosts a monthly workshop series that focuses on professional skills development. Presented by WTAMU faculty, staff, and alumni, these workshops are open to currently enrolled doctoral and graduate students at WTAMU.
Workshops will be posted online for distance learning students after the event. Please note that there is a delay in posting videos online.
Interested in seeing a workshop that hasn't been offered? Contact the Graduate School with your suggestion.
Upcoming Workshops:
"Research Compliance Overview"
October 13, 2022 from 12:15 - 1:15 PM
Graduate Suite 103, Killgore Research Center and live via Zoom
In this workshop, Richard Smith, Assistant Vice President for Risk Management and Director of AREHS, will present an overview of the most commonly encountered regulatory considerations regarding proposed or ongoing research at WTAMU. He will be addressing considerations for work involving biohazardous materials or substances and export control considerations. Time will be allotted for a brief Q and A session for individuals seeking clarity or guidance regarding research compliance applicabiility or WTAMU processes.
A light lunch will be provided.
"Integrative Negotiations"
November 17, 2022 from 12:15 - 1:15 PM
Graduate Suite 103, Killgore Research Center and live via Zoom
Integrative negotiations are about creating value and capturing value. The goal of this workshop is to walk you through the basics of integrative negotiations. Using real world examples and research-backed concepts, we identify ways anyone can become a more effective negotiator.
A light lunch will be provided.
Past Workshops:
"Thesis and Dissertation"
- Presenter: Dr. Rex Pjesky, Associate Dean of Graduate School
Full Video Presentation
"Research Compliance and You"
- Presenter: Richard Smith, Director of AR-EHS
Full Video Presentation
"Resume Development"
- Presenter: Abby Betts, Senior Career Development Coordinator
Full Video Presentation
"Time Management"
- Presenter: Jennifer Johnson, Career Services Coordinator
Full Video Presentation
"How to Write Your Statement of Purpose"
- Presenter: Carolina Galloway, Director of Study Abroad
Full Video Presentation
"Nationally Competitive Scholarships"
- Presenter: Carolina Galloway, Director of Study Abroad
Full Video Presentation
"Zoom Best Practices"
- Presenter: Dr. Yarbrough, Clinical Assistant and Virginia Engler Professor of Business Management
Full Video Presentation
"Integrative Negotiations"
- Presenter: Dr. David Howe, Assistant Professor of Management
Full Video Presentation
"LinkedIn and the Job Search"
- Presenter: Jennifer Johnson, Career Services Coordinator
Full Video Presentation
"Research Compliance and You"
- Presenter: Richard Smith, Director of AR-EHS
Full Video Presentation
"Pipeline to Graduate Studies"
- Presenter: WT Students, Staff, and Faculty
Full Video Presentation
"Research Compliance and You"
- Presenter: Tara Cash, AR-EHS Coordinator
Full Video Presentation
"Surviving Your Thesis"
- Presenter: Dr. Rex Pjesky, Associate Dean of the Graduate School
Full Video Presentation
"Research Compliance and You"
- Presenter: Tara Cash, AR-EHS Coordinator
Full Video Presentation
"LinkedIN and the Job Search"
- Presenter: Dr. Brooke DePue, Associate Director of Institutional Research
Full Video Presentation
"Natural Born Researcher"
- Presenter: Teresa Clemons, Director of Sponsored Research Services
Full Video Presentation
"Surviving Your Thesis"
- Presenter: Dr. Rex Pjesky, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of Economics
Full Video Presentation
"Writing Your Thesis: Formatting Tips"
- Presenter: Daniel Klaehn, Director of the University Writing Center and Instructor of Rhetoric, Composition, and Technical Communication
"Research Compliance and You"
- Presenter: Richard Smith, Director of AR-EHS
PowerPoint Presentation
"Recognizing Opportunities, Setting Expectations, and Providing Constructive Feedback"
- Presenter: Dr. Bryan Vizzini, Professor of History
"LinkedIn and The Job Search"
- Presenter: Brooke DePue, Career Information Specialist
PowerPoint Presentation
Workshop Handout
"How to Survive Your Thesis"
- Presenter: Dr. Rex Pjesky, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Research
"Poster Presentations"
- Presenter: Dr. Allison Berry, Assistant Professor of Business Communication & Management and Assistant Director of Continuous Improvement
Full Video Presentation
"Graduate Student Research Grant Workshop"
- Presenter: Steve McLean, Senior Grant Specialist / Internal Grants Administrator
Full Video Presentation