2024-2025 Seminars
THESE INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
| Date/Time | Session | COHORT | DESCRIPTION | RESOURCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 12–1 pm Zoom | Civility as a Leadership Skill in Higher Education | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Enhance collaboration in the workplace; Inspire high standards of professionalism among colleagues, Promote a culture of civility and respect where individuals feel valued and supported | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Oct 2, 2024 12–1 pm Zoom | Email Management | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Mitigate email distraction to focus on other tasks; Organize to reduce inbox clutter; Utilize Outlook tools to reduce volume | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Oct 23, 2024 11 am–12 pm Zoom | Time Management | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Build realistic to do lists; Establish daily and weekly plans; Generate time for writing and other project work | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Oct 28, 2024 2–3:30 pm Zoom | Retirement Seminar | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Explore various routes to retirement; Learn the basics of Benefits and TIAA guidelines; Connect with Emeritus Faculty Council | |
| Oct 31, 2024 9–10:30 am Zoom | Strategies for Mid-Career Success | Tenured Mid-Career Faculty (Associate Professors) | Navigate mid-career challenges; Develop new opportunities; Identify strategies for promotion | REGISTER ONLINE |
| TO BE RESCHEDULED | Microsoft To Do | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Manage all your tasks in one place; Use steps to break down your larger tasks; Focus on priority tasks | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Nov 19, 2024 12–1 pm Zoom | Choosing Leadership Opportunities for Mid-Career Faculty | Tenured/Tenure-track Associate Professors | Select leadership opportunities that utilize strengths, fulfill needs, and strengthen connections; Align leadership roles at UI and the academy; Balance formal and informal leadership with other responsibilities | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Dec 9, 2024 5–6:30 pm Zoom | Retirement Seminar | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Explore various routes to retirement; Learn the basics of Benefits and TIAA guidelines; Connect with Emeritus Faculty Council | |
| Feb 11, 2025 11 am–12 pm Zoom | Preparing for Annual Reviews | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Understand the purpose of annual reviews; Prepare review materials to highlight accomplishments and goals; Build relationships through feedback | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Mar 3, 2025 11 am–12 pm Zoom | Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure | Tenure Track Assistant Professors | Understand the tenure and promotion process; Cultivate teaching, scholarship, and service excellence; Prepare an effective dossier | |
| Mar 26, 2025 9–10 am Zoom | Promotion to Tenured Full Professor | Tenured Associate Professors | Understand the promotion process; Cultivate teaching, scholarship, and service excellence; Prepare an effective dossier | |
| Apr 2, 2025 12–1 pm Zoom | Writing Effective Teaching Narratives | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Self-assess teaching statements and portfolio materials; Identify gaps and opportunities; Gather evidence of teaching excellence | REGISTER ONLINE |
| Apr 18, 2025 9:30–10:30 am Zoom | Developing a Summer Writing Plan | UI faculty, all ranks and tracks | Recognize good/bad writerly habits; Build a reliable routine; Break projects into manageable steps | REGISTER ONLINE |
Iowa New Faculty Orientation
Aug 19, 2025 | 8 am–2:30 pm | IMU
Optional Sessions: INFO is designed to complement collegiate orientation programs, which may be required.
Leadership Development
Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) leadership program, coaching/mentoring; DEO workshops; campus leadership conversations; BTAA programs
NCFDD Institutional Membership
NCFDD is dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers, offering a variety of resources and webinars. Read More
Contact Us
Faculty Lifecycle Seminar invitations will be emailed to identified cohorts. If you are have questions, please contact our Provost - Faculty Development email.