The School of Social Ecology strives to provide each student with a positive graduate school experience, both inside and outside of the classroom. To add relevant resources to this page, please contact the Director of Graduate Affairs.
Academic Resources
SOCIAL ECOLOGY ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Visit the Academic Resources page for the graduate student handbook, library services, computing services, room reservations, and other academic-related items.
The UC Irvine Graduate Division mission is to serve as a catalyst for a world-class graduate educational experience, to foster oversight and communication of institutional academic policies, and to provide resources and essential services to promote the diversity and success of the next generation of leaders.
GRADUATE & POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR RESOURCE CENTER
The GPSRC offers workshops and programs designed to support professional development, writing support, communication, preparation of grant and fellowship funding applications, wellness and work-life balance, mentoring and much more.
The vast majority of research projects conducted in the School of Social Ecology requires IRB approval. It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigaor (lead researcher) to obtain such approval.
LEARNING AND ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (LARC)
LARC’s mission is to create independent, confident learners by connecting successful students trained as facilitators with peers enrolled in historically challenging courses, and by providing creative study strategies and encouraging active involvement in the enthusiastic pursuit of academic success. LARC connects “what to learn” with “how to learn” in a student-centered, collaborative learning experience.
CONTACT YOUR GRADUATE AFFAIRS STAFF
Have questions about your degree requirements, how to utilize UCI/Social Ecology resources, or concerns outside of academics? Contact your respective graduate staff member for assistance.
Career Planning & Services
DIVISION OF CAREER PATHWAYS (DCP)
DCP provides resources, certificates, and workshops centered on, but not limited to; academic and non-academic careers, navigating graduate school, and personal skill development.
Don't forget to also check in with your graduate student affairs staff members for School, department, or program-specific career services!
DIVISION OF TEACHING EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION (DTEI)
In addition to leading the TA Professional Development Program, DTEI also provides several workshops and certificate programs. Course Design, Engaged Instruction, and Teaching Excellence are three of the many available to our graduate students.
Graduate Student Groups & Leadership
SOCIAL ECOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (SEGSA)
The Social Ecology Climate Committee is now the Social Ecology Graduate Student Association! Contact your student representative to get involved with all things related to graduate students in the School of Social Ecology.
ASSOCIATED GRADUATE STUDENTS (AGS)
AGS advocates for graduate students on issues of housing, parking, campus budgeting, and various student services on campus. AGS also provides travel grants to eligible students. The AGS Council is comprised of elected representatives from each graduate and professional school. Below are the names of Social Ecology's AGS representatives, with links to their emails.
DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY & DOCTORAL EXPERIENCE (DECADE)
DECADE's mission is to increase the recruitment and retention of diverse students receiving doctoral degrees at UCI. All graduate students are encouraged to participate in the DECADE program. Click here to sign up for the DECADE listserv.
Student Life and Leadership offers education and skill development opportunities that enhance academic success and prepare students for their leadership roles in a diverse, dynamic, and global society.
Graduate students who identify as Dreamer, AB540, or DACA students can visit the Dream Center for additional information and resources.
Health & Wellness
UCI OFFICE OF CAMPUS SOCIAL WORK
The Office of Campus Social Work supports UCI students during situations and crises that may be impacting their personal and academic well-being, through short-term resource referral and long-term case management. Services are available to the entire UCI community at no cost.
ANTEATER RECREATION CENTER (ARC) & CAMPUS RECREATION
The ARC is a state-of-the-art gym and home to UCI Campus Recreation. Through this center, students have access to a variety of non-academic classes and events ranging from vegan cooking classes to archery clubs. If you are looking for stress relief through physical activity, or you simply want to learn a new skill, this is a great place to start!
CAMPUS ASSAULT RESOURCES & EDUCATION (CARE)
CARE provides free and confidential support services to members of the UCI community impacted by sexual assault, relationship abuse, family violence and/or stalking. CARE aims to end these forms of power-based personal violence by engaging the campus community in education, programming, and transformative action.
CENTER FOR STUDENT WELLNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION
At UC Irvine, we believe that healthy Anteaters are productive Anteaters. Along with services that facilitate work/life balance, graduate students can also contact the Graduate Division Counselor, Phong Luong, Psy.D. for additional support. His office is located in 120 Aldrich Hall and appointments can be made by calling (949) 824-0246.
The Counseling Center provides students with a broad range of mental health services including individual, couples, family, group couseling, and psychotherapy for registered students. They also provide urgent care, crisis response, consultation, and outreach programs for the university community.
- Please note - students seeking counseling services over the summer term must be enrolled for summer session or the subsequent fall quarter.
LEAVE REQUEST FOR ACADEMIC STUDENT EMPLOYEES
UCI also supports leaves for academic student employees (i.e. Teaching Assistants and Graduate Student Researchers) for reasons other than childbirth accomodation. Common reasons for taking a leave include, but are not limited to; pregnancy disability leave, medical leave, family-related leave, or care for newborn/placed child. The link above connects to Graduate Division's Forms & Applications page - search for "ASE Leave Request Form," to find the correct document. Students should consult with department graduate staff when deciding between a medical or acadmic leave.
FRESH is a student-initiated service available to UCI students who need access to basic needs and security resources.
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE (GSHIP)
Student health insurance fees are assessed on a quarterly basis; review Student Health Center policies, including UC SHIP waiver information, for further information. Please note that UC SHIP waivers have strict deadlines, and no waiver will be reviewed past the quarterly due date.
In most cases, medical leaves for childbirth, childcare reimbursements, and lactation rooms are available for eligible UCI graduate students.
If you are a lactating person, the School of Social Ecology has a dedicated room for breastfeeding and/or pumping. This room is located in Social Ecology I (SE I), Room 261. Please email Director of Space Planning & Facilities, Paul Lange (langep@uci.edu), or visit the Social Ecology Student Services Office in SE I, to request a key code. This room is available from 7:00am to 11:00pm, Monday through Friday.
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Other Campus Resources
OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY
The UCI Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD) is responsible for the University's compliance with federal and state laws and University policies and procedures regarding discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. OEOD works to promote and integrate the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and inclusive excellence at UCI.
UC Irvine's Anteater Express is a committed team of anteaters dedicated to providing safe, reliable and cost-conscious transportation.
PUBLIC SAFETY & UCI POLICE DEPARTMENT
UCI Public Safety is home to a wide variety of services including, but not limited to; the Safety Escort Program, emergency services including UCIPD, and our campus zotALERT system.
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