Publish, Not Perish
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2:00-4:00, Swede Johnson Building, Room 205, RSVP required.
This workshop will offer suggestions on how small changes in your work habits can lead to large gains in productivity—and make your writing more enjoyable. Drawing from the research on academic productivity, Dr. Laura Hunter will provide you with research-based strategies on how to increase your scholarly output. You will also be able to talk with faculty about building writing groups and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Taking the Hassle out of Compliance
Thursday, Sept. 11, 10:00-11:30, Vine Avenue Annex, Room 102, RSVP required.
Research Compliance Services (RCS), a unit of the Office for Research Discovery, will provide you with the tools, training, and resources you need to navigate regulatory requirements and conduct safe, legal and ethical research. This interactive session will include opportunities to meet with the compliance program officers who can help get your research off to a smooth start.
Teaching Talk: Teaching to Maximize Learning
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10:00-11:30, Location to be announced, RSVP required.
The Office of Instruction and Assessment (OIA) will offer three Teaching Talks for UA faculty members during the fall semester. The goal of these Teaching Talks is to spark discussions of common teaching concerns; each session will be focused on a single topic.This first talk will focus on how you can structure your teaching to maximize student learning.
Resources to Support Your Research
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 3:00-4:30, Vine Avenue Annex, Room 102, RSVP required.
Research Development Services (RDS), a unit of the Office for Research & Discovery, is building a comprehensive set of resources to meet your research needs. Come and learn about the resources you can use to identify funding and collaborators at the University of Arizona. You will also learn about the proposal development programs that are being built and tips on how to update your UA Experts profile and get personalized notifications of funding opportunities.
How the THINK TANK Can Help Your Students Succeed
Thursday, Oct. 9, 3:00-4:00, Vine Avenue Annex, Room 102, RSVP required.
The THINK TANK is part of the team of staff who will support your teaching at the University of Arizona. The THINK TANK provides you with support services ranging from hands-on supplementary instruction to writing groups and tutoring on basic skills. This presentation will give you a chance to learn about how you can refer students to the THINK TANK for tutoring and academic support resources and provide you with research showing how enlisting your support staff can improve student success and retention.
Crafting a Successful Grant Proposal
Thursday, Oct. 16, 11:00-12:30, Swede Johnson Building, Room 205, RSVP required.
Discuss the nuts and bolts of writing effective proposals and working with funding agencies to build support for your projects. Drawing on their interdisciplinary experiences, Professors Gerken and Armstrong will provide practical tips on everything from working with preliminary findings to justifying your budget.
Teaching Talk: Effectively Using D2L Tools
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2:00-3:30, Location to be announced, RSVP required.
The Office of Instruction and Assessment (OIA) will offer three Teaching Talks for UA faculty members during the fall semester. The goal of these Teaching Talks is to spark discussions of common teaching concerns; each session will be focused on a single topic.This second talk will provide you with a chance to work with members of the D2L support team to put D2L tools to their best use.
MentoringGraduate Students: Maximizing Success while Avoiding Pitfalls
Monday, Oct. 27, 3:00-4:30, Vine Avenue Annex, Room 102, RSVP required.
One of our most fulfilling, yet difficult, roles as a faculty member is that of being a mentor to graduate students. This workshop will offer strategies for how to be an effective mentor to graduate students without jeopardizing one’s own career.
The UA Resources That Can Help You Work (and Live) Smart
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12:00-1:00, Swede Johnson Building, Room 205, RSVP required.
The University of Arizona provides programs to help faculty be happy and successful, both in work and in life. Come and hear from campus experts on programs you can use today or in the future to help you reach your professional and personal goals. Bring your own lunch while enjoying free coffee, lemonade, and cookies.
Teaching Talk: Teaching with Technology Best Practices
Thursday, Nov. 13, 9:00-10:30, Location to be announced, RSVP required.
The Office of Instruction and Assessment (OIA) will offer three Teaching Talks for UA faculty members during the fall semester. The goal of these Teaching Talks is to spark discussions of common teaching concerns; each session will be focused on a single topic.In the third Teaching Talk, you will learn how to take advantage of technology tools available to UA instructors.
Women in Academia: Strategies for Success
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9:00-10:30, Vine Avenue Annex, Room 102, RSVP required.
Research has documented how gender influencesacademic careers, includingdifferences in service assignments, self-promotion, and access to leadership positions. This talk will provide an overview of these research findings to help women – regardless of their discipline – develop strategies to help ensure their success throughout their faculty careers.
The Campus Connections Program is offered in collaboration by the Office of Faculty Affairs, the Office of Inclusive Excellence, the Office of Instruction and Assessment, and the Office for Research & Discovery, with support from the Provost’s Office, Student Affairs, the Graduate Center, the Arizona Health Sciences Center, and the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Fine Arts, Management, Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.