Careers, Concepts

“How to Grad Student”

Join Us Live on Zoom Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Central Time (Session will be recorded)

Whether you are starting your first term or continuing your journey in MS CYBR, MS MIS, or MS CIS, graduate school demands a distinct shift in how you think, analyze, and learn. Graduate study isn’t just “17th grade”. Graduate study means a transition into advanced scholarship, specialized research, and professional mastery.

Come connect with program leadership, academic support services, library specialists, and faculty to learn how to navigate this level successfully and leverage every resource available to you.
Agenda & Featured Speakers

  • 7:30 PM – 7:45 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
    • Professor Doug Rausch, MS CYBR Program Director; Professor Karla Carter, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity
    • Framing the graduate mindset and setting the stage for academic success.
  • 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM | Academic Support & Student Services
    • Dr. Sarah Kloewer, Assistant Dean of Academic Services & Support
    • Overview of university support services, academic navigation, and live Q&A.
  • 8:15 PM – 8:30 PM | Research Support & The Personal Librarian Program
    • Emily DeAngelis, Reference Librarian
    • How to partner with dedicated research librarians
  • 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Faculty Panel & Open Q&A
    • CYBR, MIS, & CIS Faculty Members
    • Brief insights from teaching faculty on graduate-level expectations, project work, and an open Q&A session to get your questions answered.

How to Join

Can’t make it live? This is being recorded. Please contact Professor Karla Carter @ kcarter@bellevue.edu for a link to the recording.