Rackham Presentation Request Form
One of Rackham’s core values is partnership and collaboration with the campus community. Therefore, members of our staff facilitate workshops and presentations for university departments, student organizations, and staff that serve Rackham students and prospective students at no cost/free of charge. Rackham staff will discuss format considerations in an intake meeting with you after your request is received.
Guidelines for Rackham Presentation Requests
- Requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Rackham will determine if there is staff capacity to accommodate new requests as they are received.
- Please give us at least one month advance notice from the time you submit your request for a workshop or presentation. We will try our best to accommodate your timeline given staff availability.
- In order to serve as many groups as possible, as a general rule, any single department or student organization can only request one presentation per term, and only request any given presentation once per year.
- Please select from the list of workshop and presentation topics. For career-related topics, please see this University Career Center form to request a presentation by Kirsten Elling (Rackham’s embedded Career Advancement Coordinator).
- If your desired topic is not listed, please feel free to specify what you are interested in and we will do our best to accommodate if the topic falls within Rackham’s expertise. Please note that we may need more than one month advance notice to design customized presentations. If Rackham cannot fulfill your request, we will try to connect you with alternative resources.
- Rackham will contact you for an intake conversation to discuss your presentation goals and audience once we receive your submission.
- Requesters are required to coordinate all presentation logistical arrangements (for example, catering, room reservations, advertising).
Presentation Topics
Review Rackham's workshop offerings and request a presentation.
Beyond Compliance: Towards a More Inclusive and Accessible Climate for Rackham Graduate Students with Disabilities (60 to 90 minutes)
The purpose of this workshop is to help participants distinguish between graduate student academic-based and employment-based accommodations, deepen their knowledge of disabilities and disability culture, and familiarize themselves with the new online academic accommodations request process and the Rackham employment-based accommodation process. Participants will also examine the intersections and differences between disabilities, mental health, and neurodiversity, learn evidence-based practices for improving climate and culture for graduate students with disabilities, and explore methods to go “beyond compliance”, such as incorporating universal design concepts.
DEI Toolkit: DEI Climate (60 to 90 minutes)
Sense of belonging is a basic human need. For our graduate students to be as successful as possible, programs need to maintain welcoming and inclusive climates. This session will support graduate programs with evidence-based practices to improve their climate.
DEI Toolkit: Recruiting for Diversity (60 to 90 minutes)
Diversity is a critical component to achieving excellence. This workshop introduces evidence-based practices to support graduate programs in their effort to achieve their diversity goals.
Doctoral Intern Fellowships Information Session (30 minutes)
During this brief information session, Rackham staff will provide an overview of the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship program, including policies and how to apply for funding.
Exploring Well-Being During Your Graduate Journey: Engaging Through Reflection, Writing, and Sharing (60 to 90 minutes)
This presentation invites graduate students to explore and enhance their well-being through active engagement in reflection, writing, and sharing. By participating in these practices, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of their emotional and mental health, and learn practical strategies to support their well-being. The session will provide a safe space for students to reflect on their experiences, express themselves through writing, and connect with peers, fostering a sense of community and resilience during their academic journey.
The Grad Student’s Toolkit: Managing Your Time and Well-Being (60 to 90 minutes)
Through this workshop, participants will gain clarity on their program expectations and reflect on their current priorities and goals to identify what matters most and how to honor these values in both their personal and academic pursuits. In addition, participants will explore the concept of time management as an act of self-care, understanding the importance of allocating their time wisely, nurturing a healthy work-life balance, and cultivating habits that promote overall well-being and successful academic outcomes.
Graduate School Success: Navigating the Intersection of Academic Milestones and Well-Being (60 to 120 minutes, can be offered as Part 1: Presentation and Part 2: Student Panel)
Through this workshop, participants will gain clarity on their program expectations and reflect on their current priorities and goals to identify what matters most and how to honor these values in both their personal and academic pursuits. In addition, participants will explore the concept of time management as an act of self-care, understanding the importance of allocating their time wisely, nurturing a healthy work-life balance, and cultivating habits that promote overall well-being and successful academic outcomes.
Minaadendamowin: Respect, Acknowledgement, Visibility, and Supporting Native American College Students (30,60, or 90 minutes)
This workshop will share the outcomes of the 2018 U-M Native American Student Task Committee (NASTC) report as a point of departure to discuss evidence-based practices for supporting Native American students in higher education.
Because the first recommendation is to institutionalize the decolonizing practice of territorial acknowledgment, the workshop will examine the practice as well as consider the critiques and discourse around it, especially by Native American and indigenous scholars.
The workshop will then conclude with an exploration of other indigenizing and decolonizing practices that can support the academic success and educational attainment of Native American students, including campus smudging policies, supporting sense of place and belonging, and the #LandBack movement.
Navigating Difficult Conversations (60 to 90 minutes)
In this interactive session, Rackham experts in conflict resolution will discuss how to navigate difficult conversations. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for productive dialogue and clear communication, and with confidence in how to approach difficult conversations in the future.
Professional Development for STEM Disciplines (60 to 90 minutes)
Rackham offers several professional development workshops tailored to the needs of students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Workshop topics include Creating Individual Development Plans, Tools for Career Exploration, Networking and Informational Interviewing, Identifying and Leveraging Transferable Skills, Poster Presentations, and preparing application materials (i.e. CVs, resumes, cover letters, and supporting documents). If you select this option, please provide the desired workshop topic in the “Additional Comments” section at the end of the form.
Research-Based Strategies for Managing Impostor Phenomenon (60 to 90 minutes)
Many graduate students struggle with feeling like an impostor. This session shares insights from the scholarship on impostor phenomenon and provides evidence-based strategies for managing impostor thoughts and feelings. Please note that this is an interactive, two-hour workshop. If your group has less than two hours, we have a “flipped” version of the workshop that will require participants to watch a pre-workshop recording and complete several reflection activities in advance of an interactive, synchronous session.
Understanding Power Dynamics in Academia (90 to 120 minutes)
This workshop is co-facilitated by Rackham Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services (GSPCS) staff and staff from PEAR (Prevention Education, Assistance, and Resource). The workshop will define power and power dynamics, and analyze their impact on academic culture. Participants will reflect on where power comes from and what power we all hold in different situations. Finally, participants will work to increase their skill building on navigating power dynamics in academia through scenarios and activities.
Other
When filling out your request please select other and describe the topic you wish to have Rackham present.