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10/21 Who are Our Students? 2:00-3:00PM on ZOOM with Director of Academic Analytics, Tyler Miller-Gordon

This discussion will explore aggregate data from the past five years to better grasp 鶹ý student demographics and how they differ by modality and student type. Understanding our students can help us develop better strategies to meet student needs and improve student success. 

10/22 De-Mystifying Tenure: Tenure and Academic Freedom, 12:30-1:30PM, Hybrid Library Commons1310-1311 and on ZOOM,  

How relevant in tenure today?  Join us for the first of a three-part series focused on de-mystifying tenure and its place in the academy. Part 1 features Drs. Ruth Triplett, Dennis Gregory, and Tatyana Lobova.  

10/24 Research Re-Orientation 12:30-1:30PM on ZOOM,

Join Jackie Stein, Director of Research Development (Office of Research and Economic Development), to recap information covered in the Research Orientation for new faculty.

Professional Development Day: October 29,10:00AM-4:00PM

Professional Development Day is sponsored by the CFD, the University Writing Council, and the 鶹ý Office of Research and Economic Development.

10/29 Process, Persistence, and Pestering Each Other: How We Support Faculty Writing and Research, 10:AM-11:00AM on ZOOM,

This workshop is dedicated to building community within writing groups. Panelists include: Remica Bingham-Risher, Director, (Quality Enhancement Plan initiatives), Kristi Costello, Associate Professor & Associate Chair of Writing Studies, (English), Tammi Dice, Dean (Darden College of Education and Professional Studies,) Annette Finley-Croswhite, Professor & Director, CFD, (History), Brett Bebber, Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director (History), Jay S. O’Toole, Associate Professor, (Management) & Holly Gaff, Professor and Chair (Biological Sciences).

10/29 Professional Development: Writing Grants for Research Funding, 11:00AM-12:00PM on ZOOM

Join Jackie Stein, Director of Research Development (Office of Research and Economic Development), to discuss an overview of how to apply for grant funding for research of all kinds, from sciences and engineering to the arts and humanities.

10/29 Professional Development: Open-Write, 12:30PM-4:00PM on ZOOM

Jump online for 15 minutes or three-and-one-half hours, whatever is convenient to you and just research and/or write. Whether you're working on a publication, conducting research, or simply need time to think and write, this is your space for creative work.

PROVOST’S SPOTLIGHT: A CFD SIGNATURE EVENT

11/4 Provost’s Spotlight, 3:30-4:30PM with reception to follow in BAL Yetiv Auditorium.

This event is sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Faculty Development.        

Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Brian Payne welcomes Professor Justin Haegele into the Provost’s Spotlight.

Please notice the new time for this event is 3:30-4:30PM.

11/6 Position Yourself for Grant-Writing Success, A Special Program for the ADVANCE Adaptation Launch Committees, Hybrid Library Commons, 1310-1311 and on ZOOM

This workshop is co-sponsored by the CFD, the Office of Research and Economic Development, and the NSF RISE ADVANCE ADAPTATION Leadership Team.

This workshop will help you understand “program fit” and identify how applicants can demonstrate they have the background and experience needed to carry out grant projects.

11/12 Accessible Basics: Constructing Accessible Documents, Hybrid, Library Commons, 1310-1311 and on ZOOM,

This workshop is co-sponsored by the CFD and the Office of Educational Accessibility.

Join Courtney Gipson, Director, (Office of Educational Accessibility and Kristal Kinloch-Taylor, Educational Program Developer, (CFD) for a workshop is designed to empower faculty and staff with the skills and knowledge to create accessible digital course materials.

11/19 Planning for NSF: Broader Impacts Panel, 12:30-1:30PM on ZOOM

Join Jackie Stein, Director of Research Development (Office of Research and Economic Development), to discuss “Broader Impacts,” an important component of NSF proposals.