Faculty Engagement Series
The Office for Faculty Affairs is pleased to present the Faculty Engagement Series. The Faculty Engagement Series (FES) is a series of sessions featuring important and timely topics from which faculty can choose various workshops to attend. Sessions are open to all faculty and interested individuals, and topics cover a variety of issues central to UIC governance and faculty life. Many topics are appropriate for department heads and chairs, program directors, center or institute directors, and faculty desiring to step into and thrive in university administrative roles. Suggestions for new topics are always welcome.
For more information or questions about the Faculty Engagement Series, please contact Malia Heath, maliah@uic.edu | (312) 355-3561.
If you missed a session, you can still catch it here.
2020-21 Faculty Engagement Series (FES) Schedule
The 2020-21 Faculty Engagement Series will offer two virtual sessions per month throughout the academic year. Click on each session for more details and to register.
All sessions will be record, we will upload a link to view recordings soon.
Registration open. Click the block to expand session for date/time, presenters, learning outcomes and to register for the session.
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Collaborating with the University Library: Research, Instruction and More
Date: Friday, September 11, 2020
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Register herePresenters: Abigail Goben, Associate Professor & Data Management Librarian, University Library and Paula Dempsey, Associate Professor & Head, Research Services and Resources, University Library
Participants will…
- Identify the UL faculty member who is the dedicated liaison to their college or program.
- Plan for collaborating with UL faculty on instruction for students and using Library collections.
- Explore advanced resources and experts available to support data management, digital publishing, and expanding scholarly impact.
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Expanding our Global Connections: Increasing Study Abroad, Promoting International Research & Collaboration, Creating a Global Engaged Campus, and Supporting Our International Students
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Register herePresenters from Leadership from the Office of Global Engagement and the UIC International Advisory Council
Neal McCrillis, Vice Provost of Global Engagement, Office of Global Engagement
Ross Arena, Professor, Head, Physical Therapy, & Interim Head, Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, AHS
Marcio da Fonseca, Chicago Dental Society Professor, Head, & Director of Oral Health for Special Needs Children, DENT
Patricia Pac, Associate Director of Facility Information Management, Facility Information Management & Archives
Mehta Supriya, Associate Professor, SPHParticipants will…
- Discuss opportunities for international collaboration and research
- Explore new developments in study abroad
- Learn ways to support our international students
- Discover efforts to create a more globally engaged campus
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Accommodating Employees and Students With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Date: Monday, October 5, 2020
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Caryn Bills, Associate Chancellor, Office for Access and Equity and Sophia Hamilton, Director of Disability Resource Center
Participants will…
- Understand their role in the standard employee and student accommodations processes.
- Identify specific challenges for staff and students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Plan proactively to best support staff and students with disabilities during the pandemic.
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Provost Poser & Leadership in Higher Ed
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Susan Poser, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
This session will focus on leadership in higher education.
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Support for LGBTQ International Students
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Jordan Carson, Lecturer, Tutorium in Intensive English, Office of Global Engagement
JT Turner, Director of Gender and Sexuality Center
Zeina Zaatari, Director of Arab American Cultural CenterParticipants will…
- Acquire knowledge on different LGBTQ identities
- Learn about best practices in assisting LGBTQ international students
- Brainstorm solutions to potential issues LGBTQ international students may face
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Achieving Equity and Inclusion: Mechanisms and Tools
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Amalia Pallares, Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost of Diversity
Charu Thakral, Associate Vice Provost of Diversity
Michelle Manno, Director for Diversity InitiativesParticipants will…
- Learn how to perform a self-audit of the structures and practices that shape equity and inclusion in their academic units
- Learn about the UIC resources and tools available to them to advance anti-racism and promote equity and inclusion
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UIC Advancement in 2021
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Tom Wamsley, Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Participants will…
- Understand what UIC Advancement is, the strategic priorities for 2021, and the connection between the work of Advancement and rest of the UIC community
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Mentoring Best Practices
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Karen Colley, Dean of Graduate College
Participants will…
- Identify and discuss mentoring best practices.
- Understand how to maintain effective communication with their mentees.
- Align mentor-mentee expectations.
- Incorporate equity and inclusive practices into the mentor-mentee relationship.
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Overview of UIC Budget
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Janet Parker, Associate Chancellor for Budget and Financial Administration
Michael Moss, Assistant Chancellor/Director for Budget and Financial AdministrationParticipants will…
- TBD
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Mentoring in Research Education and Career Development
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Joanna Groden, Vice Chancellor for Research
Participants will…
- TBD
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Center for Teaching Excellence
Date: Friday, March 19, 2021
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Register herePresenters: Erin O’Leary, Executive Director of Center for Teaching Excellence
Participants will…
- Identify resources for teaching
- Develop a syllabus
- Understand equity and inclusion in the classroom
- Discuss Assessment tools and best practices
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Expanding Access to Working Professionals- Online Degrees and Continuing Education at UIC
Date: Monday, April 12, 2021
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Dara Crowfoot, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation
Participants will…
- Learn about the fully online degree programs and continuing education at UIC
- Understand how other universities like UIC are serving working professionals
- Understand what working professionals are looking for in a degree program and continuing education
- Discuss opportunities for UIC in the future
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From Compliance to Culture Change
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Register herePresenters: Samantha Smith, Assistant Director of Prevention and Culture Change, Office of Access and Equity
Danielle Miller, Assistant Director and Interim Title IX Coordinator, Office of Access and EquityParticipants will…
- Recognize examples of discrimination and harassment
- Understand mandatory reporting responsibilities as it relates to sexual misconduct
- Identify OAE’s dispute resolution services and offerings
- Understand OAE’s process for moving from compliance to culture change.