On Friday evening, Sept. 12, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) ratified a first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Emory University that will govern the terms and conditions of work for PhD students in the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies.
The agreement is the result of over a year of collaborative, good-faith negotiations between Emory and SEIU Southern Region following the fall 2023 National Labor Relations Board election in which a majority of eligible Emory PhD students voted in favor of being represented by the union.
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement that reflects a shared commitment to top-quality graduate education and an Emory experience that fosters success,” wrote Interim Provost Lanny S. Liebeskind and Laney Graduate School Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola in a joint memo to Emory faculty.
Emory has created an informational website, phdunioninfo.emory.edu, with more information on the agreement and frequently asked questions. An implementation team with representatives of the Office of the Provost, Laney Graduate School, and Human Resources will also begin meeting with school and unit leaders to provide information and training related to the contract.
👉Read the full Emory Report announcement here.
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From Research Assistant to PhD: Marcia Ash’s Emory Journey of Connection and Care
Marcia Ash’s journey through Emory University has been a full-circle moment in more ways than one. Growing up just around the corner from campus, her academic path began with a high school research assistantship on an Emory study examining the effects of a compassion-based meditation program. That early exposure sparked a deep curiosity about the mind-body connection and laid the groundwork for a career committed to the intersection of compassion, public health, and behavioral science.
After completing her bachelor’s degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Marcia returned to Emory to work at the Emory-Tibet Partnership, currently known as the Emory Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, a unique collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. That experience—and the recognition of how interdependence underpins both personal and public wellbeing—led her to pursue an MPH at Rollins School of Public Health, and eventually, a PhD at the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies.
👉Read more about Marcia and her Laney journey here.
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International Education Week Essay Contest – Enter Today!
Submissions are now open for this year’s International Education Week Student Essay Contest. Last year, nearly 100 students from across Emory shared their stories and perspectives, and we’re excited to hear from even more of you this year! All enrolled students are invited to respond to one of three thought-provoking prompts with a 500–750-word essay.
Winners and runners-up will receive cash prizes—$500 for winners and $250 for runners-up in both undergraduate and graduate categories—and will be celebrated at a special reception on November 17, where they’ll have the chance to read portions of their essays.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your voice and be recognized by the Emory community. The deadline to enter is October 3 at 11:59 p.m.
👉Learn more and submit your essay here: International Education Week Essay
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Academic Success Resources
Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS website.
In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns.
Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:
Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator
Emily Neutens, associate director of student affairs
Shannon Marsh, student affairs program coordinator
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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health
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Are You Concerned about a Student?
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Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit
The toolkit is a collection of resources
designed to support the development of
flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS,
and Library Services. Resources are
helpful to graduate students involved in
teaching at every level.
Read here.
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Attention Laney Community:
Do you have an idea for a story or event for this newsletter? If so, please submit it here.
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