Category: Leadership
Coach, Mentor, Friend, or Sponsor?
Navigate the Four-Way Career Stop. Career development isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about knowing when to ask questions, share experience, advocate, or just listen. Break down four key support roles and choose the right approach to keep yourself and others moving ahead with intention. Understand how to leverage each approach at UNMC. This session was presented by Ashley Balliet, […]
Oct 8, 2026
Difficult Conversations
Is there a conversation you need to have that you’ve been avoiding? Are there topics that make your blood boil and emotions rise? Gain the skills to master everyday difficult conversations, and the high-stakes meetings that matter most. Jim Kieffer, an Organizational Development Consultant for the Nebraska Medical Center for over 30 years, delivered an […]
Sep 30, 2026
Substack for Educators
Learn from Jeremy Caplan, Director of Teaching and Learning at CUNY’s Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and author of Wonder Tools newsletter, about building a following on Substack, and the ways this tool can be used for Education.
Sep 25, 2026
Seeing the Signs: Mental Health Distress
Learn to recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns and better understand the resources available for students, faculty, and staff. View a list of Behavioral Health Resources for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine Students, Faculty, and Staff
Dec 11, 2025
Speaking Your CFOs Language
Speaking your CFO’s Language For an idea to come to fruition, you must do something completely foreign to many faculty—speak like the business gurus. Turn “no” into “yes” for your next “big ask” to your CFO, Dean, or philanthropic foundation.
Oct 27, 2025
Legal Implications of Teaching
Like a true-crime documentary, academia style. From copyright confusion to classroom conduct, the legal landscape of higher education can be tricky to navigate. A panel of experts will break down common legal issues faculty may encounter in teaching—and how to handle them with confidence.
Oct 10, 2025
Leading Engaging Meetings
Don’t count your meetings. Make your meetings count. Tired of meetings that could’ve been emails?Learn simple, effective strategies to lead meetings that are focused, relevant, and energizing. Boost your skill in setting meaningful agendas, fostering real engagement, and transforming meetings into powerful tools for progress.
Oct 3, 2025
Faculty Retirement Guide
A diverse array of current and retired faculty shared perspectives at a retirement-focused panel on April 18, 2024.
Oct 1, 2024
Mentoring Matters: The Key to Being a Successful Mentor
You don’t need to have experience in mentoring to be a great mentor.Being a mentor is a rewarding experience that allows you to pass along your knowledge and experience to help others. It is your personal characteristics and experience that will help you guide your mentee toward reaching their goals. There’s no need to worry […]
Jun 2, 2015
