Series Archive
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Winter 2026
Developing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
5 to 6 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom
Description: Thinking about teaching in higher ed? You will benefit from a compelling statement of teaching philosophy, a document that articulates your approach to teaching and why you've taken that approach. Join experts from the Teaching and Learning Center, Gabby Constantin-Dureci and Magdalena Mączyńska, for tips and exercises designed to help you develop (or refine) an outstanding philosophy of teaching. If you already have a draft of your teaching philosophy statement, please bring it with you! If you don't, come and get started with us!
Facilitators:
Gabriela Constantin-Dureci, Assistant Director of Online and Digital Pedagogy
Magdalena Mączyńska, Associate Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Workshop Materials: Coming soon
Tips for Online Student Success
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
12 to 1 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom
Description: All graduate students, but especially those in online programs, benefit from academic survival skills. This workshop introduces strategies for time management and carving out a schedule; planning proactively by dissecting syllabi; boosting engagement/interaction in class; navigating group work; leveraging faculty office hours; and selecting the best study tools, etc. Allie Humphies, Assistant Director, Center for Learning and Academic Success Services, and Deirdre McMahon, Assistant Dean of Online Program Assessment, GSBSPS, will offer hands-on tips and tools to support graduate student success.
Facilitators:
Allie Humphries, Assistant Director, Center for Learning and Academic Success Services (CLASS)
Deirdre McMahon, PhD, Assistant Dean of Online Program Assessment, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies, College of Medicine
Workshop Materials: Coming soon
Spring 2025
Strategic Planning: Time Management Techniques
Monday, April 7, 2025
5 to 6 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom
Description: Balancing multiple priorities? Considering how you track obligations and deadlines? Looking for tips on managing your time and tasks? Join the staff of the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services for a Time Management workshop with tips and tools you can implement immediately.
Facilitator: Rebecca Signore, MA, Executive Director of University Academic Support, Center for Learning and Academic Success Services (CLASS)
Workshop Materials:
Time Management Techniques Presentation [PDF]
Spring Semester Calendar [PDF]
Spring Quarter Calendar [PDF]
4 Quadrant Method [Word]
Time Management Inventory [PDF]
Writing Effective Resumes
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
5 to 6 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom
Description: Did you know the average recruiter reviews a resume in about 5-15 seconds? Plus, many employers are now using AI software called Applicant Tracking System to screen out candidates! Learn how to write the resume that will get you interviews! Ken Bohrer, Steinbright Career Development Center, will facilitate this hands-on workshop. Feel free to bring a resume (or just questions!).
Facilitator: Ken Bohrer, Senior Career Counselor, Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC)
Workshop Materials:
Writing Effective Resumes Presentation [PDF]
Action Verbs List [PDF]
Stepping Up Your Scholarly Research Skills: Developing and Refining Research Questions
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
5 to 6 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom
Description: Collecting credible scholarly information as part of graduate research can feel overwhelming. Narrowing, widening, or refining your topic is a normal part of the iterative research process. Designing thoughtful and comprehensive research questions will increase your academic success. Join Sarah Hughes, Health Sciences Librarian, to learn effective, time-saving techniques for developing a research topic and for locating relevant scholarship using Drexel University Libraries resources.
Facilitator: Sarah Hughes, MLIS, MA, Curricula Support Librarian, Health Sciences Team, Drexel University Libraries
Workshop Materials:
Stepping Up Your Scholarly Research Presentation [PDF]
Developing and Defining Research Questions [Word]
Concept Map [Word]
Questions Template [Word]
Networking Online: Tips for Building a Professional Profile
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
5 to 6 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom
Description: According to Forbes, 70-80% of all open positions are not advertised and remain part of the "hidden job market" in which hiring managers and recruiters fill positions before they are ever posted. Because of this phenomenon, it is increasingly important to make connections and communicate with employers early in the hiring process. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify organizations and opportunities to get involved, how to research industry professionals and potential best-fit companies, and how to maintain an active and up-to-date online presence. Ken Bohrer, Steinbright Career Development Center, will facilitate this hands-on workshop.
Facilitator: Ken Bohrer, Senior Career Counselor, Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC)
Workshop Materials:
Networking Online Presentation [PDF]
Graduate Student Workshop Schedule April-June [Word]
Spring 2024
Stepping Up Your Scholarly Research Skills: Databases & Search Strategies
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
5 to 6 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom
Description: In this hands-on workshop, we’ll talk about turning your research question into a search strategy, and we will try out searching a few different databases; we'll include a look at "citation searching" to identify key articles and to trace the development of ideas.
Facilitators:
Sarah Hughes, MSLIS, MA, Curricula Support Librarian, Health Sciences Team, Drexel University Libraries
Kathleen Turner, MLIS, Public Health Librarian, Health Sciences Team, Drexel University Libraries
Workshop Materials:
Stepping Up Your Scholarly Research Skills Presentation [PDF]
Stepping Up Your Scholarly Research Skills Outline [PDF]
Work-Life Balance & Graduate Studies
Thursday, May 2, 2024
5 to 6 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom
Description: Graduate study requires significant time and effort, which can sometimes make it difficult to balance your personal, professional, and academic commitments. Work-life balance, though, is key to academic and professional success. You've got this! Join Rebecca Signore, MA, Executive Director, Center for Learning and Academic Success Services (CLASS), and Deirdre McMahon, PhD, Assistant Dean of Online Education, Graduate College, to discuss strategies and resources for setting boundaries, managing your schedule, recharging, and supporting growth.
Facilitators:
Rebecca Signore, MA, Executive Director, Center for Learning and Academic Success Services (CLASS)
Deirdre McMahon, PhD, Assistant Dean of Online Education, Graduate College, Teaching Professor, Department of English & Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences
Workshop Materials:
Work-Life Balance Presentation [PDF]
Work-Life Balance Resources & Study Tools [PDF]
Managing Time & Tasks - The 4 Quadrant Method from CLASS [Word]
Organizing Your Research: Citation Management with EndNote or Zotero
Thursday, May 9, 2024
5 to 6 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom
Description: Save research time and effort! Take advantage of library citation management tools to organize and format your project. Drexel University Librarians, Sarah Hughes, MLIS, MA, and Kathleen Turner, MLIS, provide key no-nonsense tips on how to use EndNote or Zotero—your choice, provided by Drexel University—to keep and organize scholarly references and articles and to generate in-text citations and bibliographies in all major styles.
Facilitators:
Sarah Hughes, MSLIS, MA, Curricula Support Librarian, Health Sciences Team, Drexel University Libraries
Kathleen Turner, MLIS, Public Health Librarian, Health Sciences Team, Drexel University Libraries
Workshop Materials:
Organizing Your Research Presentation [PDF]
Organizing Your Research with Zotero [PDF]
EndNote Guide [Word]
Zotero Guide [Word]
Winter 2024
Writing Effective Resumes
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
5 to 6 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom
Description: Did you know the average recruiter reviews a resume in about 5-15 seconds? Plus, many employers are now using AI software called Applicant Tracking System to screen out candidates! Learn how to write the resume that will get you interviews! Bring a resume draft—or just questions--to review improvements!
Facilitator: Ken Bohrer, Senior Career Counselor, Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC)
Workshop Materials:
Writing an Effective Resume Presentation [PDF]
Action Verbs List [PDF]
Graduate Research Online: Accessing Journal Articles through the Drexel Libraries
Thursday, February 15, 2024
5 to 6 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom
Description: "How do I get my hands on that journal article?" seems to be a common source of confusion and frustration for students at all levels, across all disciplines, and is a particular concern for graduate students, especially those studying online or working remotely.
This "hands-on" online workshop will help graduate students identify which journals the library provides access to and how to access articles in those journals, and will recommend convenient tools that help graduate students keep track of the journal articles that they’re consulting for use in bibliographies/reference lists.
Join Drexel librarians, Sarah Hughes, MSLIS, MA, and Kathleen Turner, MLIS, to learn more about how Drexel Libraries can support you and can make your research process easier and more efficient.
Facilitators:
Sarah Hughes, MSLIS, MA, Curricula Support Librarian, Health Sciences Team, Drexel University Libraries
Kathleen Turner, MLIS, Public Health Librarian, Health Sciences Team, Drexel University Libraries
Workshop Materials:
Accessing Journal Articles Agenda [PDF]
Accessing Journal Articles Presentation [PDF]
Accessing Journal Articles Resources [PDF]
Citation Management Tools
Networking Online: Tips for Building a Professional Profile
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
5 to 6 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom
Description: According to Forbes, 70-80% of all open positions are not advertised and remain part of the "hidden job market" in which hiring managers and recruiters fill positions before they are ever posted. Because of this phenomenon, it is increasingly important to make connections and communicate with employers early on in the hiring process. To secure a position later on, it's an effective strategy to build your professional profile and network while pursuing your graduate degree and becoming an expert in your chosen field. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify organizations and opportunities to get involved, how to research industry professionals and potential best-fit companies, and how to maintain an active and up-to-date online presence.
Facilitator: Ken Bohrer, Senior Career Counselor, Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC)
Workshop Materials:
Networking Online Presentation [PDF]
Fall 2023
Tips for Online Student Success
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
5 to 6 p.m. EDT
Virtual via Zoom
Description: All graduate students, but especially those in online programs, benefit from academic survival skills. This workshop introduces strategies for time management and carving out a schedule; planning proactively by dissecting syllabi; boosting engagement/interaction in class; navigating group work; leveraging faculty office hours; and selecting the best study tools, etc.
Facilitators:
Jonathan Deutsch, PHD, CHE, CRC, Quality Matters Coordinator, Professor and Director, Drexel Food Lab, Department of Food and Hospitality Management, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Allie Humphries, Assistant Director, Center for Learning and Academic Success Services (CLASS)
Deirdre McMahon, PhD, Assistant Dean of Online Education, Graduate College, Teaching Professor, Department of English & Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences
Workshop Materials:
Tips for Online Success Presentation [PDF]
Resources & Study Tools [PDF]
Team Contract Template from Carnegie Melon [Word]
Writing in Grad School: Things You Need to Know
Thursday, November 9, 2023
5 to 6 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom
Description: As a graduate student, you’re coming into a whole new culture of writing. The assignments are big, the problems are complex, and the instruction is often minimal. But there are strategies you can learn that will help you unlock its mysteries. In this workshop, led by representatives of the Drexel Writing Center (DWC), we’ll introduce you to some of these strategies for success. And you’ll get to know our Graduate Writing Consultants (GWCs) who can keep working with you online and onsite throughout your graduate journey.
Facilitator: Elizabeth Kimball, PhD, Director, University Writing Program, Assistant Professor of English, Department of English & Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences
Workshop Materials:
Writing in Grad School Presentation [PDF]
Integrating Sources in Academic Writing: Support for Multilingual Graduate Writers
Thursday, November 16, 2023
5 to 6 p.m. EST
Virtual via Zoom
Description: Are you a multilingual graduate writer struggling with integrating sources in your academic writing? If so, we're here to help! In this workshop, we will explore cross-cultural differences in academic integrity, learn effective source integration and citation to avoid plagiarism, and develop critical writing skills to generate and articulate novel ideas. We will also introduce you to ongoing resources for graduate writers. All graduate students are welcome!
Facilitator: Lisa DiMaio, EdD, Coordinator, Multilingual Learner Writing Resources, University Writing Program, Teaching Professor of English, Department of English & Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences
Workshop Materials:
Integrating Sources in Academic Writing Presentation [PDF]