student groups and cohesion smong small, large and boutique populations
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Student Groups and CohesionAmong Small, Large and
Boutique Populations
• TxGAP Summer Institute• Friday, June 12, 2015
• 2:45pm
Student Groups and CohesionAmong Small, Large and Boutique
Populations
TxGAP Summer Institute
Friday, June 12, 2015
2:45pm
Presenters:
Jessica Smith
Abby Black
Rebecca Gavillet
Kate Baird
Jessica SmithJackson School of Geosciences
~60 Master’s studentsAverage Age: 30
Average program length: 2-3 years
Abby BlackGermanic Studies
~23 Full-time PhD students (MA->PhD only)
Average Age: 30Average program length: 5-6 years
Rebecca GavilletCockrell School of Engineering
~150 MS studentsAverage Age: 35
Average program length: 2 years
Kate BairdChemical Engineering~200 Full-time PhD students
Average Age: 25Average program length: 5-6 years
What is Cohesion?
Why is it important?
Cohesion Example
Discussion Topics• Academic/Research events• Social/Networking events• Budget• Joys and pitfalls of different drivers
Sample BudgetMonthly meetings 7 525.00
Social hours 7 240.00
Tailgates 4 800.00
Breakfast Tacos with Profs 4 300.00
Holiday Party December 700.00
May Party 700.00
Spring BBQs 800.00
Lounge supplies 250.00
Total $4315.00
Contact Information
Jessica Smith [email protected]
Abby Black [email protected]
Rebecca Gavillet [email protected]
Kate Baird [email protected]