The following resources have been curated by the Center for Faculty Excellence.
Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice (now merged with Faculty Leadership Forums) offer a way for groups of faculty members to network, share ideas and resources, and support one another related to their work in a common area. Learn more about Communities of Practice.
Faculty Coaching
Faculty coaches are available to work with full-time faculty on topics including, but not limited to: addressing wellbeing, improving daily habits, and navigating difficult situations. For more information or to request a coach, please visit the Faculty Wellness Coach page.Faculty Observation of Teaching
Having a colleague observe your teaching or taking time to observe one of your colleagues when they are teaching can 1) advance teaching skills and confidence, 2) provide evidence of teaching excellence in the RP&T or annual review process, and 3) foster a culture in which teaching is openly and enthusiastically discussed amongst faculty.
What happens before and after the observation is as important, if not more important than what happens during the observations. The suggestions provided using the links below are designed to help faculty members maximize teaching observations.
Faculty Search Training
To be eligible to serve as a faculty search committee member, individuals must have completed the Faculty Search Training within the past two years. Faculty must complete the Foundations Course and can maintain committee eligibility by completing the Advanced Course (or re-taking the Foundations course). Faculty search committees should include a search advocate.
To learn more about becoming an advocate or to request a list of current advocates, contact the Center for Faculty Excellence.