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Human Resources: 

Contact Human Resources and their departments directly for information about benefits, policies, employment and training opportunities between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST. Persons using a TTY/TDD telecommunications device may contact AWARE.

 

Ombuds Office: 

An ombudsperson provides confidential, neutral, impartial and independent conflict resolution assistance to UAB faculty, staff, mentored graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows (“visitors”) for university related conflicts between two or more parties. The University Ombudsperson discusses different options for conflict management, reduction, or resolution. We serve as an alternative not a replacement of other University resources for voicing concerns. The University Ombudsperson collaborates with all UAB university departments and communities.

 

Parking and Transportation: 

UAB Transportation works to help you get to, from, and around campus.

 

Police and Public Safety: 

To promote a safe environment, UAB endeavors to keep our community informed of crimes on or near campus whether they involve members of the UAB community or not. The following information is about a crime that occurred at an off-campus apartment.

At approximately 1:36 a.m. on Friday Sept. 30, there was a shooting at an off-campus apartment in Five Points South. Police determined there was no active threat to UAB. The two victims are not UAB students or employees. This is an ongoing Birmingham Police investigation.

When you see anything suspicious, report it. Contact the UAB Police Department at 205-934-4434 or 205-934-3535 (Emergency Number). For safety tips, please see uab.edu/police/resources/safety-tips.

 

Title IX: 

In accordance with Title IX, the university of Alabama at Birmingham does not discriminate on the basis of gender in any of its programs or services. The University is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination based on gender and expects individuals who live, work, teach, and study within this community to contribute positively to the environment and to refrain from behaviors that threaten the freedom or respect that every member of our community deserves.

Professional Development Opportunities

Ph.D. Careers

Ph.D. Careers

Ph.D. Careers offers events, online resources, and one-on-one career counseling focused on graduate student professional development. Past event topics include:
  • Lab Management
  • Job Skills Series
  • Resilience as a Researcher
  • Navigating Difficult Conversations: Creating Healthy Dialog to Improve the Mentor/Mentee Relationship
  • Effective Presentations & Communication of Scientific Ideas
Office of Professional Studies and Experiential Learning (OPSEL)

Office of Professional Studies and Experiential Learning (OPSEL)

PDP offers for-credit courses and free workshops in essential skill sets such as ethics, leadership, mentoring, teaching, presenting, team building, writing, and publishing, with the opportunity to earn professional certificates.
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning

Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning

CIRTL offers teaching and learning resources, courses, workshops, and webinars for developing faculty in the sciences. Resources are open to faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral trainees.
Graduate Biomedical Student Outreach

Graduate Biomedical Student Outreach

GBSO is a student organization comprised of two representatives from each of the eight GBS themes. They organize a variety of events for students, including professional development opportunities such as an annual research symposium and F-grant workshop.
Graduate Career Awareness and Trends

Graduate Career Awareness and Trends

GCAT is a student-led organization whose mission is to increase knowledge of career opportunities for graduate students in the sciences, math, medical, and engineering fields. GCAT hosts a monthly seminar series as well as an annual Career Development Workshop covering a wide range of fields including biotech/industry, non-profit, federal agencies and military research, etc.
Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Center for Clinical and Translational Science

CCTS offers a variety of training and resources designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge to think "translationally" about their science. Offerings include mock grant reviews, case studies in mentoring, drop-in clinics, and more.

Mental Health & Wellness Resources

 

 

UAB Cares

UAB cares deeply about the overall health and wellbeing of our entire campus community. In an effort to reach those in need, UAB has established the UAB CARES Suicide Prevention Initiative as a result from our leadership’s charge to be an effective resource for all. UAB President Ray Watts, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Pam Benoit, and Vice President of Student Affairs John Jones have developed a comprehensive and coordinated suicide prevention strategy for the UAB enterprise. No matter who you are in the UAB community, remember that you matter, and you are important. UAB is here and there is help available today.

 

Kognito's At Risk Training

Feedback from undergrads, grad students, postdocs and faculty at UAB indicates that stress, anxiety and mental health concerns are increasing across campus. To address these concerns, in part, UAB has subscribed to Kognito's At Risk training, an online interactive simulation platform that includes interactive role-play conversations to support student mental health and wellness. This training is designed for faculty, staff and students with learning objectives that include:

  • increase knowledge and awareness of mental health and suicide
  • identify the warning signs of psychological distress
  • build skills to lead conversations with students in distress

Each training module requires between 30 – 45 min to complete; modules are available on-demand 24/7 with unlimited free access for the UAB community.

Access Instructions

    1. Using a compatible browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, navigate to the Kognito site.
    2. Create a new account by selecting “Click Here” above the email and password fields.
    3. Follow the prompts and enter the appropriate enrollment key;
      1. Faculty/Staff: uabfas
      2. Students: uabus
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to access the simulations page. 
    5. Select the desired simulation tile and click "Launch" to begin the simulation.

 

Graduate Faculty Council on Student Mental Wellness

 

Mental Health Matters

 

 

GBS is partnering with UAB Graduate School and UAB Counseling Services to offer the Graduate Faculty Council on Student Mental Wellness.  The council values the total well-being of the student, including academic, mental health, social and physical health.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information and to register for upcoming events, visit the Center for Teaching and Learning website. 

 

The Graduate Faculty Council on Student Mental Wellness works to: 

  • Ensure that faculty are knowledgeable and competent in supporting student well-being 
  • Create policy and programs that support students in accessing supports on and off campus
  • Provide resources and support to students around mental health concerns
  • Stay apprised of current issues, trends and concerns of UAB graduate students related to well-being

 

The following members are trained and active participants in graduate student wellness: 

      • *Chad M. Petit, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics 
      • *David A. Schneider, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Associate Dean, Graduate Biomedical Sciences 
      • *Angela M. Stowe, Ph.D., LPC, NCC (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Director, Student Counseling Services
      • Jami Armbrester, MS (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Director, Doctoral Career Services
      • Yabing Chen, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Professor, Molecular and Cellular Pathology
      • Cristin Gavin, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Assistant Professor, Neurobiology
      • Todd J. Green, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Assistant Professor, Microbiology
      • Anita Hjelmeland, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Assistant Professor, Neurobiology
      • Natalia Y. Kedishvili, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics 
      • Lucas Pozzo-Miller, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Professor, Neurobiology
      • Nicole Riddle, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Assistant Professor, Biology
      • Robert van Waardenburg, Ph.D. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology 

 *Council Members 

 

Faculty, staff, and students may reach out to the Graduate Faculty Council on Student Mental Wellness or request counseling services from UAB Counseling Services for students or faculty & staff. 

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