Welcome back!
Happy new year, and welcome to the new semester! We hope you had a safe and restful break. Whether you are the type of person who makes sweeping resolutions or prefers gradual change, a new year is an opportunity for transformation. An end-of-year YouGov poll indicated the most popular resolutions for 2023 were predictably tied between improving physical health (20%) and saving more money (20%). Whatever your plans for the year or the semester, remember to take time to check in with yourself, set reasonable goals, and maintain balance. What are our goals for the semester? We're hoping to continue to support and celebrate faculty and academic staff, planning professional development sessions on the promotion and tenure process, release time and grants, leadership training, and more. As always, check out our professional development seminar page for the most up-to-date information. Learn more about the Academic Leadership AcademyThe Academic Leadership Academy (ALA) was created to offer leadership training to full-time faculty and academic staff who often do not have the opportunity to engage in leadership development and mentoring prior to taking on formal or informal leadership roles. By participating in the one-year program, participants, known as ALA Fellows, build on their emerging leadership skills by applying what they learn to their current roles or a leadership project of their choice. Applications to next year's ALA cohort are open now through Apr. 7, 2023. If you'd like to learn more, informal Q&A sessions with the ALA Steering Committee and ALA alumni are scheduled for the following dates/times (click on the date to download an .ics file, and double-click the downloaded file to add it to your calendar):
These sessions are informal, and you needn't feel pressured to stick around once your questions are answered. Coming up this monthFulbright and COIL: International scholarship
This will be a virtual session. Check our Professional Development website and follow the Faculty Success Twitter account to learn about additional upcoming professional development programming. Coming up at the NCFDD
We continue to partner with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) to provide additional resources for faculty development. Our membership gives you access to all their regular programming, including the Core Curriculum, which is designed to operate as a year-long virtual mentorship program to increase your writing productivity and work-life balance. Here's what's coming up: Every Semester Needs a Plan2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 | Core Curriculum SKILL#1: Register for Every Semester Needs a Plan; the presenters are switching it up this year and offering Every Semester Needs a Plan LIVE (on Zoom) and open to all! Take time out of your day to create your strategic plan and engage with NCFDD's supportive community! Making the Most of Your NCFDD Membership 2.02-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 | Guest Webinar: Register for Making the Most of Your NCFDD Membership 2.0; presentation and live Q&A with Dr. Lisa Hanasono to help you make the most of your NCFDD membership. In addition to highlighting some new and upcoming NCFDD resources, Lisa will present a variety of approaches and ways that individuals and their institutions can use their NCFDD memberships to boost their research productivity, improve their work-life balance, expand their professional networks, and more! Intro to Academic Publishing Contracts & Negotiation Basics2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 | Guest Webinar: Register for Intro to Academic Publishing Contracts & Negotiation Basics; the objective of this webinar is to give you an introduction to the structure and language of university press contracts, as well as equip you with tips and tools on how to navigate the negotiation process. 14-Day Writing ChallengeAn opportunity to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability, February 20th - March 5th. Registration closes on February 15! Register for the 14-Day Writing Challenge |
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Join us at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, for a virtual session focusing on faculty Fulbright applications and COIL-type programming (collaborative online international learning). Participants will learn the types and rewards of Fulbright Scholar programs and the basic elements of successful Fulbright applications, presented by 