Center for Faculty Development

Center for Faculty Development

Faculty and Staff are invited - Friday, December 6 to Cocktails & Conversations:

Faculty and Staff are invited to join AOP and the CFD at Mahogany Bar for an informal evening of cocktails and conversations! AOP is sponsoring this event, so come enjoy a drink and conversations with your colleagues for a lovely December evening.

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Empowering Scholarly Excellence: A Faculty Development Retreat

Equipping faculty to innovate and excel in research and scholarly activities

 
The Spring 2025 Educators’ Retreat for college faculty will provide an engaging introduction to research development, tailored to support faculty members across various disciplines and levels of experience. Participants will explore fundamental concepts and best practices in research funding, grant writing, and collaborative opportunities, empowering them to enhance their research programs effectively. Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, faculty will gain practical insights and actionable next steps to elevate their research initiatives, fostering a supportive environment for academic growth and innovation. This retreat aims to inspire and equip educators with the tools necessary to navigate the research landscape confidently.

Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elizabeth Harkins Hall, room 120

Registration Deadline: January 2, 2025 by noon

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GRADUATE MENTORSHIP TRAINING SERIES

The Southern Miss Graduate School is offering a comprehensive mentor-training program for graduate faculty in conjunction with the Center for Faculty Development during the 2024-2025 academic year. In-depth training sessions will be facilitated by graduate faculty members at Southern Miss with extensive graduate mentorship experience who have participated in an intensive mentorship training through the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER).

Topics to be covered throughout the year include defining mentorship, understanding outcomes of effective mentoring, addressing demographic disparities of mentees, and attributes of effective mentor-mentee relationships (including academic, interpersonal, and psychosocial development). Register below for Spring 2025 events.

Increasing Access and Reducing Barriers for Graduate Students
January 28 | 12:00-1:30pm | CFD 319

Fostering Well-Being and Cultivating Ethical Behavior
February 25 | 12:00-1:30pm | CFD 319

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CFD SPACE RESERVATION REQUEST

Consultations and Observations