As part of the university’s commitment to improving the campus climate, an institutional membership with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) is now available to all faculty, postdoctoral workers and graduate students at no cost. The NCFDD is an independent professional development, training and mentoring community of scholars and students from more than 450 colleges and universities. Its resources are intended to benefit faculty and students of color, as well as all who are in need of general mentoring and looking for support during their career transitions. To activate your membership, visit the NCFDD website. For more information, visit Diversity Matters.
Please join us for our monthly retreat where you can focus on scholarly writing in the company of colleagues. You are welcome to drop-in througout the day. More "Scholarly Writing Retreat" info.
Faculty are invited to attend this annual event sponsored by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement, TEFD, and IPO. A workshop/luncheon is planned for Wednesday, January 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Campus Center Amherst Room. A representative from Fulbright and a panel of faculty Fulbright alums will provide information and insight into Fulbright opportunities and the application process. Individual consultations with the Fulbright rep will occur the afternoon of January 30 and on the morning of January 31. Space is limited. Please contact Kimberly Stender kstender@umass.edu by January 18 to register for the workshop/luncheon and an individual consultation.
Traditional ideas about mentoring—often pairing a senior faculty member with an early-career faculty member—has the potential to result in unfulfilling professional development. Join us to discuss the mutual mentoring framework and how identifying a network of mentors can help you thrive as a new faculty member. This workshop is part of the First Year, First Friday series for all new faculty.
Mutual Mentoring Information Sessions will cover the components of TEFD's Mutual Mentoring Team Grant and Micro Grants. All interested applicants are required to attend one information session in order to be considered for a grant.
“I’ve thought about which kinds of discomfort are productive, and what kinds of safety are necessary in classes.”
Dr. Haivan Hoang, winner of the 2017 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching, discusses how best to teach texts that some students may find difficult, in the interest of "creating an open space for students to share their true perspective."
