Co-hosted by Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor, Mary Clark; Senior Vice Provost for Research & Graduate Education, Dr. Corinne Lengsfeld; Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Jennifer Karas, and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Kate Willink. This in-person onboarding event is an official welcome to new faculty and contains important information on thriving at DU in […]
In this NCFDD webinar, Dr. D-L Stewart will address the key questions and strategies needed to support trans* scholars, but also to reform and transform how we consider gender in the academy. Through discussion of institutional systems and processes, career advancement, microaggressions, and trans* resilience, attendees will gain greater insight into how they and their […]
At this meeting, we'll discuss the purpose and goals of this new Faculty Learning Community (FLC), as well as learn a bit about each other. If you are on the fence about joining, feel free to come to this first meeting to learn more about the FLC. To sign up for the FLC, complete this […]
Also known as “write-on-site” or “shut-up-and-write,” these low structure events let us write together with others and receive support. We start and end each session with a short check-in, but the bulk of the time is for you to use to reach your goals (and eat snacks!). The zoom link is: https://udenver.zoom.us/j/85715798696. Every Wednesday (11-1) […]
Overview Many academic leaders aim to build a leadership culture in their departments that promotes faculty retention and creates a bench of future leaders. However, common challenges such as competitive, individualistic cultures and skepticism towards administration thwart many of these efforts. Academic leaders must take an intentional approach that blends strategy, communication, and collaboration to […]
Also known as “write-on-site” or “shut-up-and-write,” these low structure events let us write together with others and receive support. We start and end each session with a short check-in, but the bulk of the time is for you to use to reach your goals (and eat snacks!). Every Wednesday (11-1) and Friday (9-1) in Summer […]
(Social will be held at a later date on campus; Orientation is now from 6-7:30, ). To welcome new adjuncts to DU, we’re holding our first ever orientation and social in the next fall. Although most adjuncts learn important policies and expectations from their departments and colleges, this orientation offers a connection to resources at […]
New Chairs and Directors will have a chance to connect with each other, learn about some basics of chairing at DU, and consider Chair Well Being, Leading Faculty Meetings & Beyond, and Supporting Faculty. If you think you should be invited and haven't been, please send an email to Alison.Staudinger@du.edu
Do you often start the term with high hopes for your writing, creative, and teaching projects, but end disappointed by your actual productivity? Do you desperately want (or need) to write a lot this term? Do you want to figure out how to be more productive AND enjoy your life this term? This workshop will […]
Watch for an invite from the Provost's Office! This is a celebratory and networking event where your deans will introduce you to the other deans and each other.
Academic Impressions Webinar with DU Faculty Kate Willink & Darrin Hicks By participating in promotion and tenure reviews, faculty make the most consequential decisions they will ever have to engage in on behalf of their colleagues. Without adequate training and preparation, departments often have a reputation of unfair decisions, power dynamics, and lack of transparency […]
Overview Many institutions have expressed a commitment to addressing social inequity in its multiple forms as part of their strategic plans. One way this commitment is being implemented at many colleges and universities is through efforts to recruit and retain a more diverse faculty. Cluster hiring is one powerful strategy that can help with these efforts. But […]