Chemistry @ IU :: Graduate Resources

Graduate Programs

Graduate Resources

Associate Instructorship

Associate Instructor Manual
The Associate Instructor Manual contains all the information that you'll need to know as an associate instructor in the department of chemistry at IU.

Indiana University Teaching Handbook

The IU Teaching Handbook is an online primer consisting of three sections: Preparing to Teach, Teaching Methods, and Creating a Positive Environment. Links to additional readings are provided in each section.

Teaching Methods

Use of Social Networks, Blogs, Wikis, and Other Third-Party Hosted Tools in Instruction.

Bloomington Life

About Bloomington
General information about Bloomington Indiana, and why you should consider doing your graduate research here.

Bloomingtion Transit
Information, maps, and schedules for the city bus system. IU students ride the bus free.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance
Aetna Student Health is the provider of the 2011-2012 IU Mandatory Student Health Insurance Plan (underwritten by Aetna, and administered by Aetna Student Health). The Plan has been designed to provide high quality coverage at an affordable price. Please take a moment to review this information which outlines the plan provisions and important deadline dates.

Campus Resources

Bursar - fee information and IU bills
Campus Access Card - new and replacement ID cards
Campus Bus Service - IU Bus System
Environmental Health & Safety - safety information
GradGrants Center - grant leads and help with proposals
Graduate Minority Office - minority funding opportunities, mentoring, and campus organizations
Graduate School - official graduate school requirements and signatures
Graduate & Professional Student Organization - graduate student resources and advocacy
Health Center - vaccinations, testing, counseling, and medical assistance
International Center - for international students who need assistance with adjusting to life at IUB
International Services - for international students who need assistance with visas, employment, loans, and other official paperwork
Parking Operations - campus parking information, parking permits, and tickets
Registrar - for transcripts, registration, proof of enrollment, and residency status.
Safety Manual - Laboratory safety manual
Student Financial Assistance - student loans and other financial assistance

Diversity Organizations

Gems Consortium - The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. http://www.gemfellowship.org

NOBCChE - National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers http://www.nobcche.org/

NOBCChE - Local Chapter http://www.indiana.edu/~nobcche/

AGEP - Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate http://graduate.indiana.edu/agep/index.php

SACNAS - Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science http://www.sacnas.org

Women in Chemistry - http://chem.indiana.edu/community/womeninchemistry.asp

Emissaries for Graduate Student Diversity - http://www.indiana.edu/~gradlife/

Office of Women's Affairs

The Office for Women's Affairs (OWA) exists to empower women and the larger community of Indiana University Bloomington. As a service unit which reports directly to the Office of the Provost, OWA partners with other entities to address the needs, issues and goals of women faculty, staff and students in ways that facilitate gender equity, personal safety, academic success, satisfying work environments, ethical leadership and career advancement.