Where did the time go?

Can you believe we made it to March? We've got some great sessions coming up this month and next; check it out below. Of course, March also means that Spring Break is coming up, March 11-17, and however you plan to spend the time, we hope it leaves you refreshed and ready to hit the ground running. Have a good March and a great spring break!

Coming up this month

Addressing Faculty Burnout and Nurturing Professional Growth

Embark on a transformative professional development journey through our workshop, "Addressing Faculty Burnout and Nurturing Professional Growth." Facilitated by Sarah Kiperman and MaryAnne Stewart in partnership with the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development and WSU-GEARS, this unique program draws inspiration from evidence-based psychoeducation methods, leveraging the insightful content from our specially curated book. Workshops will be offered in person at the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, and virtually on Zoom at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2.

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Effective Graduate Mentoring

Join our office virtually at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, as Jeff Pruchnic, Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the Graduate School, shares best practices for mentoring graduate students. In this session, we will cover best practices for graduate student mentoring and how to navigate challenging advising scenarios. Topics discussed will include how to create robust mentoring networks and how to craft advising agreements that empower both mentors and mentees.

This webinar is offered to support new faculty institutional familiarization, but all are welcome. This will be a virtual session.

ALA information sessions

Applications to the next Academic Leadership Academy (ALA) cohort are open through April 19. 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.

If you'd like to learn more, informal virtual Q&A sessions 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):

• 2:30-3 p.m., Monday, March 4  ⬅️  Today!
• 10-10:30 a.m., Friday, April 5

Contact your Faculty Development Program Coordinator, Joanna Poe, if you have any questions beforehand.

Promotion and Tenure for Tenure-Track Faculty

Join our office virtually at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, for an overview of the faculty promotion and tenure (P&T) process, followed by a panel of faculty who recently completed the P&T process. We'll go over how the P&T process is completed, the materials needed for packets, what to expect throughout, and how to prepare your professional record for P&T, after which the panel will be available to address attendees' questions.

2024 AOT Teaching Symposium

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Curriculum Development and Implementation

Register now for this year’s teaching symposium, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Curriculum Development and Implementation,” sponsored by the Academy of Teachers. The symposium will be from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm on Friday, March 22, in the STEM Building on campus. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Donyale Padgett, Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion. There will also be a panel of experts and round tables hosted by faculty and staff.

Coming up at the NCFDD

2 p.m. Thursday, March 14 | Core Curriculum Webinar: How to Develop a Daily Writing Practice

Struggling with writer's block? Having a tough time meeting expectations because of a monotonous writing routine? This webinar is ideal for you. Discover how to build a healthy, consistent, daily writing routine and bust the three biggest misconceptions about writing that are holding back new faculty productivity.

2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 | Student-Centered Mentoring: Bridging the Gap Between Faculty and Students

Unearth hidden keys to effective student mentoring at our insightful workshop. Delve into diverse students' perspectives, discover constraints hindering mentorship, and walk away equipped with practical, inclusive strategies that enable all learners to excel academically.

Sara Kacin, Assistant Provost
Faculty Development & Faculty Success
If you have questions, please reach out to FacultySuccess@wayne.edu.