Join us for the 6th Annual Graduate Student Success and Wellness (GSSW) Conference to be hosted by North Carolina Central University School of Graduate Studies on June 6–7, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina.
Check-in and registration will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. on June 6 (location announcement is forthcoming).
The conference theme is "Navigating New Paths: The Future of Graduate Success and Mental Health." This year we will be introducing a table talk discussion with the theme "Take the L.E.A.D."
L: Listening
E: Engagement
A: Adaptability
D: Development
A description of the breakout sessions will be released the week of the conference. Check back for additional updates.
Thursday, June 6, 2024:
12 p.m.: Conference check-in opens
1 p.m.: Welcome and Take the L.E.A.D
2:10 p.m.: Day 1: Afternoon breakout sessions
3:10 p.m.: Coffee break
3:30 p.m.: Day 1: Afternoon breakout sessions
4:45 p.m.: Networking reception
6 p.m.: Dinner (on your own)
Friday, June 7, 2024:
9 a.m.: Panel presentation
10:10 a.m.: Day 2: Morning breakout sessions
11:10 a.m.: Day 2: Morning breakout sessions
12:15 p.m.: Networking lunch
1:30 p.m.: Wrap-up and concluding comments
Note: To be more environmentally friendly, we will only print conference programs/agendas upon request.
The Graduate Student Success and Wellness Conference is a collaboration between Appalachian State University, Virginia Tech, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, East Tennessee State University and other regional partners. This year’s planning members are the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, East Tennessee State University, North Carolina Central University, Duke University and Appalachian State University.
The conference is designed as an opportunity for graduate school professionals who provide support and services to graduate students to come together and share their successes and challenges. It is a great time to network, exchange ideas and support one another in our shared purpose. Graduate students are highly encouraged to attend!
We are looking to showcase talents on campus within our own graduate programs and want you to share your knowledge and skills. Are you a graduate school professor, staff, administrator, or student? Serve as a GSSW conference breakout session speaker or a timekeeper/facilitator or be part of a panel discussion.
The call for submission is now open until May 13, 2024 (11:59 p.m.) by completing this form.
Notice of Acceptance: May 24, 2024
Please direct any questions to Mirlesna Azor-Sterlin at NCCU's School of Graduate Studies via email at [email protected] or via phone at 919-530-6785.
If you are passionate about supporting collegial events, including welcoming attendees, directing conference guests, and assisting with check-in, we are seeking dedicated volunteers to make #GSSW24 a success.
Please direct any questions to Mirlesna Azor-Sterlin at NCCU's School of Graduate Studies via email at [email protected] or by phone at 919-530-6785.
We have a room block reserved at SpringHill Suites Durham City View, located at 705 S Mangum Durham, NC 27701. You can contact the hotel directly at 984-983-8003.
Note: All checks and money orders should be made payable to North Carolina Central University with the memo line as 'GSSW conference 24.'
Checks and money orders can be mailed to:
North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville Street
School of Graduate Studies
Taylor Education Building, 123
Durham, NC 27707
Attention: Mirlesna Azor
Student Services Specialist, School of Graduate Studies at North Carolina Central University
Program Coordinator, College of Health and Sciences at North Carolina Central University
Associate Dean, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies at East Tennessee State University
Associate Dean of the Graduate School at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Graduate Student Services Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Senior Career Specialist Student Success Center at Duke University School of Nursing
Director of Graduate Student Life at Appalachian State University