From creating institutional change to supporting students and colleagues, becoming a department chair presents many exciting opportunities. However, this transition can be challenging as department chairs take on new responsibilities, expand their skill sets, manage budgets, and navigate organizational policies and politics. In this session, a panel of current and prior department chairs will [...]

New faculty members commonly describe: Working long hours but making little progress on their research and writing A sense of loneliness that stems from limited mentoring and community Feeling unsupported in their desire for work-family balance and without the skills to achieve it Wondering whether the academic path is the right career choice This [...]

This workshop is dedicated to enhancing academic mentoring by emphasizing the unique needs and expectations of students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds. It aims to bridge the gap between faculty mentors and their students, helping faculty understand what students of diverse backgrounds want them to know about effective mentoring. In this workshop, we'll explore [...]

Are you sick of working all the time without making progress on your writing projects? Are you tired of your deadline-driven, binge-and-bust writing routine? Do you wish you could develop a healthy, consistent, daily writing routine that would allow you to meet your department’s expectations for tenure and promotion? In this webinar you'll learn: [...]

Presented By: Rebecca de Souza, PhD, ncfdd In this webinar, you will learn about the importance of peer reviewing for dismantling the Western canon and democratizing knowledge, as well as strategies you can use to engage in more inclusive peer reviewing practices. Register for this event View more information [...]

Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step guide to holding a weekly planning meeting (aka The Weekly Meeting). In this webinar you'll learn: What works…and what DOESN'T work when it comes to weekly planning Why [...]

Please join us for a live panel discussion! In this session, panelists will discuss some of the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of AI in higher education. From teaching, writing, and research to critical AI literacy and ethical considerations, there are many issues to explore. After panelists present their opening remarks, we [...]