Opportunities for Faculty
The College of Arts & Sciences values and is invested in its faculty.
The College supports a variety of faculty development opportunities both internal and external to the university.
Current Opportunities
Faculty Mini Writing Retreats
Join Arts & Sciences colleagues for coffee, snacks, and some designated writing time in the beautiful Gershman Graduate Center, complete with coffee and snacks. The main level is reserved for A&S faculty from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the following dates:
2026 Fall Semester
- Friday, Sept. 11
- Friday, Oct. 16
- Friday, Nov. 13
Community of Practice
Join Arts & Sciences colleagues to create intentional, sustainable plans for personal and professional growth in the Community of Practice. Meeting every three to four weeks, the Community of Practice provides practical resources, peer support, and opportunities for collaborative problem-solving.
Facilitators Drs. Alena Kubatova and Daphne Pedersen explore topics such as:
- Clarifying values, priorities, and goals
- Developing actionable plans for achieving those goals
- Using backward planning and scheduling techniques
- Building accountability and sustaining progress over time
2026 Fall Semester Sessions
Monday, Sept. 28 - 9:15 a.m.
Memorial Union 318AB
Session - Mapping the Semester: Personal and Professional Strategic Planning
Contact Alena Kubatova or Daphne Pedersen for more information and for the latest schedule.
Arts & Sciences Awards
Faculty are invited to submit applications for programs supporting their growth and advancement. Faculty participants are selected to participate in the following programs by the Dean and College Executive Committee.
Chronicle's Academic Leadership Crash Course
This three-hour virtual course for those interested in future administrative roles to explore the key challenges and opportunities of administrative roles and leadership. The workshop will "illuminate the important steps of the administrative career path, and pull back the curtain to show the mechanics of an academic administrator's day-to-day."
Wednesday, March 25 from 1-4 p.m. ET or Friday, March 27 from 1-4 p.m. ET.
2026 Spring Recipients
- Daniel Bartholomay - Sociology
- Jeremiah Bartz - Mathematics & Statistics
- Ashley Fansher - Criminal Justice
- Lavinia Iancu - Forensic Science