Faculty Development Opportunities at UC-COM

The Office of Faculty Affairs & Development have created new development programming for our faculty in the areas of professional development, research development, teaching and education development, and wellness. Programs in these four tracks will be offered on a monthly basis during the academic year. Complete listing of development programs being offered 2024-2025 Programs.

October 15, 2024
The Art of Negotiation

Facilitator

Achala Vagal, MD, MS
Via: Microsoft Teams
Time: 12-1:00 pm

Learning Objectives

1. Understand negotiation steps, skills, and strategies
2. Understand the importance of active listening
3. Learn how to create a negotiation preparation checklist

October 16, 2024
Upcoming Changes to NIH Review

Facilitator

Teresa Reyes, PHD
Via: Microsoft Teams
Time: 12-1:00 pm

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the Simplified Review Framework for NIH Research Project Grant Applications
2. Appreciate the timeline for instituting the new review criteria

October 22, 2024
Fueling Your Day With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Healthy Eating

Facilitators

Megan Johnstone & Laura Hildreth
Via:Microsoft Teams
Time:12-1:00 pm

Learning Objectives

1. Explore CBT and improving eating habits and overall health
2. What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
3. Human Nutrition: Macro- and micronutrients
4. Building healthy practices to build a healthy plate

October 24, 2024
Championing Culture Building in your Department

Facilitator

Steven D Kniffley Jr., PsyD MPA ABPP HSP
Via: Microsoft Teams
Time:12-1:00pm

Description

Training will provide COM departments with practical tools needed to foster inclusive excellence for students, faculty and staff. Specifically, this training will cover the following areas: conducting a cultural audit, developing a DEI strategy at the departmental level, and assessing culture change and impact.

November 2024

• November 05, 2024 | Tips and Tricks for Time Management: Productivity, Well-being and Beyond
• November 13, 2024 | Successfully Building and Managing a Lab
• November 19, 2024 | The Power and Practice of Mindful Breath and Relaxation Techniques