The semester is already skating by
The semester is swiftly passing by, and with January almost behind us, we look forward to skating into February with hopes of warmer days. As we step into this new month, we'd encourage you to join the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (OSVPE) this morning (Friday, Jan. 31) at 11 a.m. for Empowering Responses: Handling Student Disclosures With Compassion. This virtual workshop will equip faculty and staff with tools and strategies to respond to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence with empathy and care. Next week, the Division of Academic Affairs invites us all to a special Year of Focus event. Dive into a thought-provoking workshop, Race, Dialogue and Democracy: An afternoon with Eddie Glaude, Jr., at 12:30 p.m. on February 6. Participate in engaging group activities and enjoy lunch, complete with a complimentary book for attendees. Be sure to register soon! If you could use a hand putting your best foot forward, Marketing and Communications is offering media training on February 10 and March 10; reach out to them for additional detail. This month, we have a diverse lineup of programming for you; check it out: Coming up in FebruaryExamining burnout in academia
Join us at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, for a virtual session with a diverse group of our colleagues participating in a panel discussion focused on the issues of burnout and stress in academia, followed by topical breakout rooms on relevant areas such as work-life balance, mental health resources, institutional policies, and personal coping strategies.
February faculty chat
Navigating IRB processes | New faculty seminar series
Academic Leadership Academy open houses
Applications to next year's ALA cohort are open to all represented WSU faculty and staff through April 18. To learn more, join us at an informal virtual Q&A session at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Learning activities that take 10 minutes or less | New faculty seminar series
Whether you’re looking to fill an extra 10 minutes of class time, searching for new activities to try during class, or want to incorporate more active learning for your students, the Office for Teaching and Learning has an activity for you. Join us at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19; the OTL will share ten in-class activities that can be completed in 10 minutes or less to engage students and assess their learning.
From “my courses” to “our program” | New faculty seminar series
In this session at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, new faculty will learn how WSU Assessment supports dialogues around a program’s mission, learning outcomes, curriculum map, and assessments to help break down faculty silos, build a more coherent learning experience for students, and help programs find ways to improve.
SOM Virtual P&T PanelJoin the School of Medicine's Office of Faculty Affairs & Professional Development for their upcoming Promotion and Tenure Panel virtually at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 26. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will hear from a panel of faculty who recently completed the P&T process. The panelist will discuss their experience going through the P&T process and then address any questions attendees may have.
Upcoming deadlinesAcademic Staff with ESS Professional Development Program (Next Deadline: February 15) Coming up at the NCFDDSpring 14-day Writing ChallengeThe NCFDD is running another 14-Day Writing Challenge at the end of this month. They challenge you to write for at least 30 minutes every day (Monday through Friday) for two weeks (February 24th - March 9th) and then ask yourself, "Did daily writing increase or decrease my productivity?" and "Did participation in a community increase/decrease my enjoyment of the writing process?" Last year, 197 people from Wayne State University wrote for a total of 53,953 minutes during these challenges – almost a 300-hour increase over the previous year! Join your colleagues for the next one to kick-start your writing; the registration deadline is February 14. Workshops2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 | LIVE ON ZOOM: Reclaiming Our Time: AI and Academic Productivity The academic system often pressures faculty members, particularly women of color, to take on extra service duties, leaving them little time for core research and teaching responsibilities. This presentation aims to help educators reclaim their time by exploring the practical use of AI in research and teaching, providing strategies for optimizing productivity and self-care. [This shortened summary was created using WarriorGPT.] 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 | LIVE ON ZOOM: 5 Secrets to a Super Productive Semester 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 | LIVE ON ZOOM: SKILL #2: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 | LIVE ON ZOOM: Weekly Wrap-Up: Reflections & Planning for Success 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 | LIVE ON ZOOM: Academic Leadership: When, Why, and How to Step Up Faculty receive little guidance and preparation for stepping into leadership roles. This lack of guidance is especially true for those not seen as stereotypical leaders. Faculty often wonder when it might be appropriate to step into a leadership role, if at all. What should be some considerations? How does one shift into academic leadership roles? In this webinar, answers to these questions will be provided, and self-reflection will be encouraged.
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The Office of Faculty Affairs and Development is excited to invite you to join us for another informal virtual coffee break at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. These are an excellent opportunity to take a breather, connect with colleagues, ask questions, or discuss a variety of topics in a relaxed setting. In this one, among other things, we'll chat about our burnout panel from the previous day, so join us if you'd like to continue the conversation or if you missed it and want to hear more.
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Sara Kacin, Assistant Provost