HFA Connections

This monthly discussion series focuses on topics relevant to faculty, touching on categories from pedagogy to scholarship to work-life balance. The moderated lunch hour sessions include voices and experiences of faculty and administrative experts from across campus. 

Fall 2025 Discussions

Incorporating Service Learning and Community Engagement in your Classroom 
Monday, September 22, 12-1pm 
Panelists discuss their experiences and perspectives on service learning and civic engagement in an educational setting and how can it be incorporated into a course in any discipline. Learn about best practices and successful examples of courses that engage with communities outside of the classroom.

The Value of Research in a Changing Landscape 
Monday, October 20, 12-1pm 
Hear colleagues discuss successful examples of how scholars translate their research and engagement into fundable projects in a changing landscape.

The “Sandwich Professor”: Parenting and Caregiving in the Academy 
Monday, November 3, 12-1pm 
What are the effects of parenting and caregiving on academics? Join us to hear key takeaways from research on these topics, as well as what individuals, departments, and institutions can do to support their faculty so that they can thrive.