Calendar of Events
The Office of Faculty Development offers an assortment of different programs every year based on the needs and feedback of our faculty and staff. All events are free of charge to UNMC faculty.
Learn more about the offerings for 2022-2023 by downloading our programming and resources brochure.
Upcoming CGEA Workshops
In addition to regular UNMC Faculty Development programming, check out these virtual development opportunities from The Central Group on Educational Affairs (CGEA) of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Mentoring/Coaching for Faculty
March 23, 2023 at 11 AM Central Speakers Judy S. Blebea, MD and John E. Lowry, PhD, Central Michigan University
The Low-Hanging Fruit in Educational Research
April 12, 2023 at 12:30 PM Central Speaker Mary Haas, MD, University of Michigan
Faculty Career Success and Promotion
May 11, 2023 at 11 AM Central Speakers Judy S. Blebea, MD, Central Michigan University and Heeyoung Han, PhD, Southern Illinois University
Change Management
June 13, 2023 at 11 AM Central Speaker J. M. Monica van de Ridder, Michigan State University
Workshops
Multi-part series and workshops offered in 2022-2023
Communication Skills Workshop
An interactive, participant-focused training designed to help you identify tactics for immediate implementation.
Work Smart: 3-Part Productivity Series
Join us for a 3-part series where you’ll discover useful tips and techniques for getting things done by working smarter, not harder.
Upcoming Events
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Shifting the Lens on Parity: An Exploration of Equity Across the Faculty Experience Co-sponsored by the UNMC Office of Faculty Development and Offices of Inclusion and Equity In this session, we will explore systems that promote and challenge equity across faculty experience, including appointments and promotions, salary and leadership opportunities. Visiting Expert: |
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Faculty Listening Lunch (full professors) Join us for an informal listening lunch to assess faculty needs and engagement. This session is for full professors. More information. |
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The ABCs of P&T We’ll review the need-to-know, good-to-know, and answer your questions about the promotion and tenure process at UNMC. This session is open to all faculty of any rank and is the ideal refresher to make sure you’ve got the basics covered. Featuring expert guidance from the COM P&T Committee: Teri Mauch, MD, PhD Wally Thoreson, PhD |
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Faculty Listening Lunch (associate professors) Join us for an informal listening lunch to assess faculty needs and engagement. This session is for full professors. More information. |
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Mentoring Panel Discussion Thursday, Dec. 8 Co-sponsored by the UNMC Office of Faculty Development and Offices of Inclusion and Equity Join us for a panel discussion about the challenges women in medicine face and what can be done to remediate them. We’ll explore strategies for coaching women through incidents of gender bias and illustrate the importance of tools for professional development such as sponsorship, mentoring and peer networks. |
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Faculty Listening Lunch (assistant professors) Join us for an informal listening lunch to assess faculty needs and engagement. This session is for full professors. More information. |
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Holistic, Holistic Review: One College's Experience Co-sponsored by the UNMC Office of Faculty Development and Offices of Inclusion and Equity The College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) began a 5-year comprehensive revision of its admission policies and practices in 2018, to include a revised model of holistic review. During this one-hour session, presenters will share the philosophic principles supporting the revision, successive strategies implemented by the CAHP, early outcomes and next steps. |
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Checkmate: Strategies for Building an Academic Career Discover tips and resources to strategize your career and accelerate your advancement while avoiding burnout. |
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Faculty Listening Lunch (new faculty, hired after 2020) Join us for an informal listening lunch to assess faculty needs and engagement. This session is for full professors. More information. |
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Beyond Active Learning: Teaching to Foster Meaningful Student Engagement This session will explore instructional and assessment strategies that promote student engagement, learning, satisfaction and community. |
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The Human Value Proposition: The Importance of Mattering Thursday, March 2 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Event Co-Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development and Offices of Inclusion & Equity During this interactive session, we’ll examine the components of mattering and the critical role they play in improving health science education and the learning environment. |
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Equitable, Valuable & Relatable: How to write an outstanding letter of recommendation Thursday, March 30 Noon-1:00 PM Event Co-Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development and Offices of Inclusion & Equity Join us for a highly interactive workshop utilizing hands-on learning and active learning techniques. Participants will have the ability to work on letters and immediately implement feedback. |
Programming Model
We believe the most important resource at UNMC is our dedicated people. We also recognize the demands faculty face to be not only productive but innovative leaders as well. The Office of Faculty Development aims to help faculty deal with the rapid changes and evolving paradigms in education, clinical practice, and health care systems.
To meet these ever-changing needs, Faculty Development offers an assortment of different programs every year based on the feedback of our faculty and staff. These events are carefully planned and designed to help UNMC faculty reach their full potential as a:
- Teacher
- Leader
- Scholar
- Coach/Mentor
- Creator
- Collaborator
Event Registration
Event Registration is available through UNMC | ENGAGE. To register for an event or to manage your upcoming events log into your account using your NET ID and password.
Past Event Recordings: iLearn Online
Missed an event? Visit iLearn Online, a library of past Faculty Development events, to watch past sessions and access resources.