Center for Faculty Development
Pursuing a Culture of Excellence
Center for Faculty Development
Empowering Scholarly Excellence: A Faculty Development Retreat
Equipping faculty to innovate and excel in research and scholarly activities
The Spring 2025 Educators’ Retreat for college faculty will provide an engaging introduction
to research development, tailored to support faculty members across various disciplines
and levels of experience. Participants will explore fundamental concepts and best
practices in research funding, grant writing, and collaborative opportunities, empowering
them to enhance their research programs effectively. Through interactive sessions
and expert-led discussions, faculty will gain practical insights and actionable next
steps to elevate their research initiatives, fostering a supportive environment for
academic growth and innovation. This retreat aims to inspire and equip educators with
the tools necessary to navigate the research landscape confidently.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elizabeth Harkins Hall, room 120
Registration Deadline: January 2, 2025 by noon
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GRADUATE MENTORSHIP TRAINING SERIES
Topics to be covered throughout the year include defining mentorship, understanding outcomes of effective mentoring, addressing demographic disparities of mentees, and attributes of effective mentor-mentee relationships (including academic, interpersonal, and psychosocial development). Register below for Spring 2025 events.
Increasing Access and Reducing Barriers for Graduate Students
January 28 | 12:00-1:30pm | CFD 319
Fostering Well-Being and Cultivating Ethical Behavior
February 25 | 12:00-1:30pm | CFD 319
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Consultations and Observations
