Center for Faculty Development
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The Center for Faculty Development (CFDFREEMississippi) and the Office of Online Learning (onlineFREEMississippi) are available for one-on-one consultations through email and virtual meetings.
Workshops & Events by Topic
Preparing for Pre-Tenure Review
An overview of the process and required materials for the application for pre-tenure
review for tenure-track faculty will be provided followed by a panel discussion from
faculty who have successfully navigated the pre-tenure review process. Panel members
will address questions and provide tips for writing the narrative essay, suggestions
for evidence to include, best practices for putting together the dossier materials,
and soliciting feedback and support for this process.
Target Audience:鈥疶enure-track faculty鈥痶hat will be going through the pre-tenure/ 3rd
year review process in the 2024 - 2025 academic year.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
9 - 10:15 am
Hybrid Session - International Center 319 鈥瘄 鈥疶eams
Panelists:
Dr. Dean Franks, Assistant Professor, School of Education
Dr. Ian Dunkle, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities
Dr. Riley Galloway, Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition
Dr. Alyson Brink, School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Watermark Faculty Success: Putting It Together for 3rd Year Review, Promotion, & Tenure
This session is designed for faculty preparing their dossiers for promotion and tenure
and pre-tenure review. It will review how to assemble the PDF evidence files, best
practices for putting your materials together, the submission process, and other considerations
for participating in a review process. Before the workshop, please review all files
and information located on the鈥疨romotion and Tenure鈥痵ite. The 'Dossier Information'
section will be especially helpful for this session.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
9 - 10 am
Virtual | Teams
笔谤别蝉别苍迟别谤:鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
JB Amacker, Institutional Effectiveness Data Coordinator
Research Development 101: Laying the Groundwork for Funding Success
鈥疛oin us for a dynamic one-hour session that introduces the essential elements of research development. We will explore the critical steps that precede proposal writing, emphasizing the importance of thorough planning, idea refinement, and stakeholder engagement. Attendees will gain insights into how a well-structured research development process can significantly enhance the quality and competitiveness of their proposals, setting the stage for successful funding opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or new to the field, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate the research development landscape effectively.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the Research Development Process: Participants will be able to identify
and articulate the key steps involved in the research development process, recognizing
how each contributes to the overall success of securing funding.
Interdisciplinary Application: Attendees will learn that research development is relevant across all disciplines and that the term "research" encompasses a wide range of fields, not just lab science and STEM, encouraging a broader perspective on research initiatives.
Enhanced Proposal Quality: Participants will gain strategies for refining their research ideas and engaging stakeholders effectively, resulting in more compelling and competitive proposals that reflect a comprehensive understanding of the funding landscape.
Monday, November 18, 2024
1-2:00 pm
IC 319 | Teams
Presenter
Erica Kennedy, Associate Vice President for Research
Show Up and Write! is hosted virtually on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD) weekly and provides a quiet open space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty, staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability. Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.
Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this fall from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning August 29th, 2024 and will conclude November 21st. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and does not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.
If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.
GRADUATE MENTORSHIP TRAINING SERIES
12-1:30 PM | Center for Faculty Development | 319 International Center
- January 28, 2025
- February 25, 2025
(click link to register for each session)
GRADUATE MENTORSHIP LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOPS
12:00-2:00 PM | Peck House | Hattiesburg Campus
These in-person mentoring workshop are designed to help new and continuing faculty sharpen their skills as effective and positive mentors in their work with graduate students. The workshop will be roundtable discussions of case studies of realistic interactions between graduate mentors and students. For new faculty, this workshop will also satisfy the mentorship training requirement to receive graduate faculty status.
Lunch will be provided at the Lunch and Learn Workshops on October 29 & March 18. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided for the Mentorship Training Series.
Introduction to Coursera
Coursera is a global online learning platform that is available (at no cost) to all Southern Miss students, faculty and staff. We will introduce faculty to the course offerings provided in Coursera's "Career Academy," which includes approximately 55 industry provided micro-credentials. We will discuss ways in which this resource can be used to support student learning, by sharing ideas of how to embed "Career Academy" content into courses. In addition to helping faculty keep course content current, we will discuss how students can use this resource to grow their knowledge and skills beyond the curriculum.
Offered several dates:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 9-10:00 am
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 1- 2:00 pm
IC 319/ Teams
Presenter:
Russ Willis, Associate Provost of Student Success
Workshops & Events by Date
OCTOBER
Every Thursday | Show up and Write! | 1 - 3 pm Teams
Show Up and Write! is hosted virtually on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD) weekly and provides a quiet open space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty, staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability. Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.
Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this fall from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning August 29th, 2024 and will conclude November 21st. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and does not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.
If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.
Introduction to Coursera
Coursera is a global online learning platform that is available (at no cost) to all Southern Miss students, faculty and staff. We will introduce faculty to the course offerings provided in Coursera's "Career Academy," which includes approximately 55 industry provided micro-credentials. We will discuss ways in which this resource can be used to support student learning, by sharing ideas of how to embed "Career Academy" content into courses. In addition to helping faculty keep course content current, we will discuss how students can use this resource to grow their knowledge and skills beyond the curriculum.
Offered several dates:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 9-10:00 am
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 1- 2:00 pm
IC 319/ Teams
Presenter:
Russ Willis, Associate Provost of Student Success
November
Preparing for Pre-Tenure Review
An overview of the process and required materials for the application for pre-tenure
review for tenure-track faculty will be provided followed by a panel discussion from
faculty who have successfully navigated the pre-tenure review process. Panel members
will address questions and provide tips for writing the narrative essay, suggestions
for evidence to include, best practices for putting together the dossier materials,
and soliciting feedback and support for this process.
Target Audience:鈥疶enure-track faculty鈥痶hat will be going through the pre-tenure/ 3rd
year review process in the 2024 - 2025 academic year.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
9 - 10:15 am
Hybrid Session - International Center 319 鈥瘄 鈥疶eams
Panelists:
Dr. Dean Franks, Assistant Professor, School of Education
Dr. Ian Dunkle, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities
Dr. Riley Galloway, Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition
Dr. Alyson Brink, School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Introduction to Coursera
Coursera is a global online learning platform that is available (at no cost) to all Southern Miss students, faculty and staff. We will introduce faculty to the course offerings provided in Coursera's "Career Academy," which includes approximately 55 industry provided micro-credentials. We will discuss ways in which this resource can be used to support student learning, by sharing ideas of how to embed "Career Academy" content into courses. In addition to helping faculty keep course content current, we will discuss how students can use this resource to grow their knowledge and skills beyond the curriculum.
Offered several dates:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 9-10:00 am
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 1-2:00 pm
IC 319/ Teams
Presenter:
Russ Willis, Associate Provost of Student Success
Research Development 101: Laying the Groundwork for Funding Success
鈥疛oin us for a dynamic one-hour session that introduces the essential elements of
research development. We will explore the critical steps that precede proposal writing,
emphasizing the importance of thorough planning, idea refinement, and stakeholder
engagement. Attendees will gain insights into how a well-structured research development
process can significantly enhance the quality and competitiveness of their proposals,
setting the stage for successful funding opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned
researcher or new to the field, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate
the research development landscape effectively.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the Research Development Process: Participants will be able to identify
and articulate the key steps involved in the research development process, recognizing
how each contributes to the overall success of securing funding.
Interdisciplinary Application: Attendees will learn that research development is relevant across all disciplines and that the term "research" encompasses a wide range of fields, not just lab science and STEM, encouraging a broader perspective on research initiatives.
Enhanced Proposal Quality: Participants will gain strategies for refining their research
ideas and engaging stakeholders effectively, resulting in more compelling and competitive
proposals that reflect a comprehensive understanding of the funding landscape.
Monday, November 18, 2024
1-2:00 pm
IC 319 | Teams
Presenter
Erica Kennedy, Associate Vice President for Research
Watermark Faculty Success: Putting It Together for 3rd Year Review, Promotion, & Tenure
This session is designed for faculty preparing their dossiers for promotion and tenure
and pre-tenure review. It will review how to assemble the PDF evidence files, best
practices for putting your materials together, the submission process, and other considerations
for participating in a review process. Before the workshop, please review all files
and information located on the鈥疨romotion and Tenure鈥痵ite. The 'Dossier Information'
section will be especially helpful for this session.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
9 - 10 am
Virtual | Teams
笔谤别蝉别苍迟别谤:鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
JB Amacker, Institutional Effectiveness Data Coordinator
December
Research Development 101: Laying the Groundwork for Funding Success
鈥疛oin us for a dynamic one-hour session that introduces the essential elements of research development. We will explore the critical steps that precede proposal writing, emphasizing the importance of thorough planning, idea refinement, and stakeholder engagement. Attendees will gain insights into how a well-structured research development process can significantly enhance the quality and competitiveness of their proposals, setting the stage for successful funding opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or new to the field, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate the research development landscape effectively.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the Research Development Process: Participants will be able to identify
and articulate the key steps involved in the research development process, recognizing
how each contributes to the overall success of securing funding.
Interdisciplinary Application: Attendees will learn that research development is relevant across all disciplines and that the term "research" encompasses a wide range of fields, not just lab science and STEM, encouraging a broader perspective on research initiatives.
Enhanced Proposal Quality: Participants will gain strategies for refining their research ideas and engaging stakeholders effectively, resulting in more compelling and competitive proposals that reflect a comprehensive understanding of the funding landscape.
Tuesday, December, 10, 2024
9- 10:00 am
IC 319 | Teams
Presenter
Erica Kennedy, Associate Vice President for Research