1. Graduate School 101
Quick tips for a successful graduate student career at
Rutgers University-Camden

2. Who’s Who in the Graduate School?
Dr. Howard Marchitello, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School
Dr. Michelle Meloy, Associate Dean for the Graduate School
Ms. Amy Liberi, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School
Ms. Bethany Lawton, Coordinator of Administrative Services
Ms. Margarita Gonzalez, Graduate Admissions
Ms. Gaylene Gordon, Graduate Writing Assistant
Ms. Amanda Rivera, Graduate Statistics Tutor

3. Who’s Who in the Graduate School?
Bethany Lawton, Coordinator of Administrative Services
Processes Student academic approvals/forms
Distributes scholarships notifications and TA/GA Contracts
Administers Conference Travel and Research Grants
Serves as a liaison with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounting, and Registrar’s Offices
Amy Liberi, Assistant Dean
Plans workshops and networking events with campus partners to improve student success
Coordinates the Graduate Student Advisory Council and Staff Advisor for the future Graduate Student Organization
Verifies graduation eligibility including thesis and dissertation style review
Plans Graduate Research Symposium, Annual Faculty Research Fellow Lecture, Graduate Orientation, and Arts and Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

4. Who’s Who in the Graduate School?
Gaylene Gordon, Graduate Writing Assistant (Writing Mechanic)
Appointments may be booked through Raptor Connect for the week beginning September 9th.
24 hour notice is required for all appointments.
Writing Workshops in the fall and spring semesters
Contact:
Amanda Rivera, Graduate Statistics Tutor
Contact:

5. Our Location
Current Location: Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office Armitage Hall 3rd Floor Future Home (Fall 2019) 211 N. 5th Street (Between the Law School and Cooper Street)

6. Graduate School Website http://graduateschool.camden.rutgers.edu/
Student Forms
Graduate School Policies
Funding and Grants
Writing Assistance
Research
Advisory Council
Events
Campus Services
Graduation deadlines
Graduation application
and more!

7. Email and Text Messaging
is the primary method for informing graduate students of policies, deadlines, and important events
We use your Rutgers
Therefore: Please read your Rutgers or set up forwarding to an account you will check
s to and from the Graduate School addresses:
(Camden Grad School)
Look for an from Angela DeRocini regarding cell phone number update to opt-in to text message reminders.

8. Rutgers Funding Opportunities
Graduate School Conference Travel and Research Grants
Grants of up to $500 may be awarded for either travel for presentation of research at a conference or research expenses
Apply at
Office of Sponsored Research
Camie Morrison, Director,
Aids in developing research funding proposals
GradFund Central
A web guide for finding information on how to apply for external merit-based grants and fellowships as a graduate student
Students may request appointments with advisors to aid in the application process for grants

9. Research Week 2020 Save the Date! April 13th-17th April 14th and 15th
Campus-wide celebration of faculty and student research
Posters, presentations, and events
April 14th and 15th
Graduate Research Symposium
Consider submitting a poster and/or short presentation of your research or creative activities
Research and Creative Writing Oral Presentations
Student Paper Award Competition and Keynotes
Poster and Digital Display Exhibition

10. Graduate Student Advisory Council
Seeking representatives from any graduate program who are interested in:
Sharing your experiences as a graduate student with the Graduate School staff
Brainstorming ways to improve the graduate student experience and assist with strategic planning
Networking with other current students to determine issues and concerns
Focus Areas: Student Experience, Space and Facilities, Fundraising and Engagement, Strategic Planning
Applications are open and are due by September 17th. Additional information will be distributed via .

11. Graduate Student Organization
This student organization is in the process of being formed by several current and incoming students to create opportunities for graduate students across disciplines to create a graduate student community through networking, service, and social events.
General Interest Planning Meeting
Tuesday, September 10th
4:30-5:30pm
Faculty Lounge
Armitage Hall 3rd Floor
Contact Liz Hunt,

12. Program Break-out Sessions
Biology Conference Room South A
Chemistry Campus Center Lounge Childhood Studies Campus Center Lounge
Computational & Integrative Biology Business and Science Building Room 417
Computer Science Campus Center Lounge
Creative Writing Writer’s House
Criminal Justice Conference Room South B
English Writer’s House
Forensic Science Conference Room South B History Conference Room West B
Mathematical Science Campus Center Lounge Psychology Conference Room West C
Public Administration/Executive Public Administration Executive Meeting Room
Public Affairs Conference Room South C
Teacher Education Conference Room West A
Teaching Spanish Campus Center Lounge
Biology: Dr. Eric Klein
Chemistry: Dr. Guillaume Lamoureux
Childhood Studies: Halle Singh (Student)
Computational and Integrative Biology: Dr. Grace Brannigan
Computer Science: Dr. Sunil Shende
Creative Writing: Prof. Lauren Grodstein
Criminal Justice: Dr. Richard Stansfield
English: Dr. Shanyn Fiske
Forensic Science: Prof. Kimberlee Moran
History: Dr. Andrew Shankman
Mathematical Sciences: Dr. Haydee Herrera
Psychology: Dr. Dan Hart
Public Administration: Dr. Angie McGuire
Public Affairs: Dr. Stephen Danley
Teacher Education: Dr. Sara Becker
Teaching Spanish: Dr. Prospero Garcia