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What is Professional Enhancement?

The Office of Graduate Student Professional Enhancement (GSPE) fosters scholarly and professional growth, pedagogical and career success, and holistic wellbeing. As a centralized resource, we offer a variety of in-person and online programs and services, enriched by a broad spectrum of campus partnerships.  We also provide a supportive and collaborative environment, complementing departmental academic pursuits, where graduate students can engage in networking, discover transdisciplinary collaborations, and explore diverse career paths.

Explore areas of development, calendar/event dates, and our team below

Areas of Development

Career Fulfilling Profession

Research Impactful Research

Teaching Transformative Teaching

Wellness Holistic Wellness

Meet the Professional Enhancement Team

How Can We Help?

Chad Gilpin serves graduate and professional students by implementing and managing professional development programs and resources to support them in their academic journeys. He is committed to helping students diversify their graduate experiences to better prepare them to achieve their goals. Chad would love to help you find the professional development resources and opportunities that are right for you.
 
Abbie Wood serves to assist all UK graduate and professional students with their career and professional development. This includes assisting students with career exploration, job and internship searching, creating and revising job documents, interview preparation, salary and offer negotiation, career assessments, and more! Abbie would love to meet you and help you chart your career!
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Chad Gilpin
Program Manager / TA Credentials Database Coordinator
Categories
Office of Graduate Student Professional Enhancement
Location
203G Ezra Gillis Building
Phone
859-257-4137
Email
chadwick.gilpin@uky.edu
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Abbie Wood
Assistant Director of Graduate/Professional Student & Post-Doctoral Career Support
Categories
Office of Graduate Student Professional Enhancement
Location
114 Stuckert Career Center
Phone
859-218-4035
Email
abbie.wood@uky.edu

Calendar of Events

Date Time (EDT) Event Location
April 17, 2025 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Leveraging Your Communication for Academic and Non-Academic Career Success Zoom
April 21, 2025   Kentucky Graduate Internship Scholarship application closes  
April 24, 2025 3:00 p.m.

OPT/CPT Workshop: Transition to Work

In partnership with International Student and Scholar Services

ISSS office
May 19 - 30, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer Thesis & Dissertation Writing Camp Zoom (Registration Required)