Center for Faculty Development
First Year Foundations
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The First-Year Foundations Program (FYF) expands the training and conversations that start at New Faculty Orientation. This series aims to support new faculty in their teaching, research, and overall success as a new member of our 51¶ºÄÌ Miss community. All sessions are offered in a hybrid format—new faculty can attend in person in the CFD (International Center 319) or via Teams.
Fall 2024 Schedule
Difficult Conversations
Inevitably, difficult and sometimes uncomfortable situations will arise during the course of interactions with students or others on campus. Dr. Melanie Leuty, Director of the CFD, and Dr. Ragan Downey, Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security, will provide information on how to approach and resolve such unanticipated occurrences ranging from academic integrity violations or disruptions in the classroom to awkward personal disclosures or professional disagreements. The discussion will include valuable on-campus resources and policies, strategies for successful resolution, and verbal de-escalation skills to manage difficult classroom situations.
Presenters:
Dr. Melanie Leuty, Director of the Center for Faculty Development
Dr. Ragan Downey, Assistant Teaching Professor in the school of Criminal Justice,
Forensic Science, and Security
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 2:30 - 3:45pm
Hybrid | International Center 319 & Teams
Preparing for Annual Evaluation
This session will discuss an overview of the annual evaluation process and how it is completed in Watermark Faculty Success. Attendees will gain insight about the annual evaluation process, how this connects to the promotion and tenure process, and what you should be thinking about now to prepare for USM’s promotion and tenure processes.
Friday, November 22, 2024 | 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Hybrid Session - International Center 319 & Teams