Office of Faculty Affairs
Faculty Leader Series
Faculty Leadership & Development
The Faculty Leader Series is comprised of individual workshops designed to provide opportunities to learn both fundamental and more advanced leadership skills and knowledge. Topics may vary each year but commonly include supervisor skills, interpersonal communication, assessment practices, promoting student success, financial management, and fundraising, and planning for effective meetings.
Competencies
The leadership competencies enriched in this workshop series are unique to each individual workshop. Overall, participants will have opportunities to augment their knowledge of the operational systems of UGA, their awareness of the characteristics of effective leaders, their ability to supervise and lead teams, and their understanding and skill in working with students, staff, faculty, and other partners.
Audience and Registration
Most sessions in this series are open to all ranks of faculty. Some sessions are restricted to faculty in titled leadership roles, as noted in session description. Registration information is embedded in each workshop description below.
Events
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Financial Management and Fundraising for Academic Leaders
October 07, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Via Zoom
Toni P. Rogers, Associate Vice President for Academic Fiscal Affairs; Elizabeth Prince, Chief Financial Officer, UGA Foundation; Jeremy Ransom, Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
This session for academic leaders who oversee budgets will introduce the responsibilities of managing a budget with attention to the UGA budget process, fiscal leadership responsibilities, and resources available. This session will also focus on some fundamentals of fundraising for those in leadership positions. The session will provide opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss their experiences.
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Faculty Annual Evaluation Best Practices
December 05, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Via Zoom
Elizabeth Weeks, Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide an overview of faculty annual evaluation policies, including their role in other faculty reviews, such as third year, promotion and tenure, and post tenure. We will discuss strategies for structuring effective faculty evaluations, applying performance criteria, and fostering faculty success all year. You will have a chance to share best practices. This session is limited to faculty in titled leadership roles who supervise faculty.
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Effective Meetings
January 16, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Via Zoom
Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs; Peter Hoffer, Distinguished Research Professor, Department of History, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences; Allisen Penn, Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Academic freedom and faculty governance are bedrocks of higher education, but that often means lots of meetings. How can we structure and facilitate meetings that are productive, civil, and efficient? In this workshop, we’ll address not only thoughtful preparation but also facilitation that encourages civility and productive outcomes. This workshop is geared to faculty in titled leadership roles, including deans, department heads, directors, and coordinators.
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Supporting Student Success
February 05, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Via Zoom
Anne Shaffer, Associate Dean of the Graduate School; Carrie Smith, Director of Student Care and Outreach
In this session, Anne Shaffer and Carrie Smith will share current research findings regarding student wellbeing and strategies for responding to the needs of undergraduate and graduate students. Participants will garner resources and insights about how to further enrich UGA's community of academic excellence.
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Essential Communication Tools for Academic Leaders
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Via Zoom
Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
As a leader, do you sometimes avoid having difficult conversations? Would you like to know some approaches to motivating others? This workshop will offer communication techniques that you can implement when faced with challenging interpersonal situations. You will also consider some of the research related to human motivation and how to leverage this in your context. This interactive workshop will offer specific ideas that you can use the same day.
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Student Learning Outcomes Assessment and Program Review
March 20, 2025
Katie Burr, Director of Assessment; Maggie Parker, Director for Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness
This session will provide insights into student learning outcomes (SLO) assessment and program review. By attending this session, participants will be able to 1. Explain the rationale behind the Program Review and SLO Assessment processes and identify the key components that need to be addressed, 2. Explain how data from the SLO Assessment informs the Program Review process, and vice versa, and 3. Describe key aspects of strong assessment design, such as choosing appropriate assessment methods and measures, analyzing data, and using assessment to inform instructional and curricular improvement. This session is open to all faculty and geared toward program coordinators, department heads, associate deans, and deans. Register via PEP.
Developing Your Supervision, Leadership, and Management Skills
February 26, 2025
James Crawford, Senior Manager, Learning & Development, University Human Resources
This session is designed to provide faculty with a cursory introduction to a snapshot of leadership theories to employ when leading a team and provide the framework for developing one’s skills for managing the day-to-day operations of a team. It will provide participants with an introduction to facilitating effective team check-ins, encouraging collaboration and teamwork, running effective meetings, expanding their time management and delegation skills, and measuring effectiveness at their work. Participants can expect to leave this session with reflections on how they lead, supervise, and manage others and develop an outline of a plan they can use to implement new ideas when they return back to their area or unit. Register via PEP.
Navigating Times of Conflict and Challenge
February 20, 2025
Leslie Rogers, Director of Learning and Development, University Human Resources
This workshop is part of the Faculty Leader Series and is geared to faculty who practice leadership in titled roles or provide leadership as part of their faculty role. Of all the variables that impact workplace performance, conflict between coworkers is often the most challenging one. Conflict can damage relationships, reduce performance and create fear, which explains why many people avoid it. Conflict also provides an excellent opportunity for increased understanding, greater clarity and better results when there is a willingness and ability to navigate it effectively. In this program from the Effectiveness Institute, creator of the People Skills program used throughout UGA, participants acquire the tools and skills necessary to navigate conflict in a way that leverages the opportunities conflict creates while minimizing the potential negative relational and workplace performance outcomes. The program includes real workplace scenarios so participants learn to immediately apply this knowledge. Register via PEP.
Supporting Student Success
January 24, 2025
Anne Shaffer, Associate Dean of the Graduate School; Carrie Smith, Director of Student Care and Outreach
In this session, Anne Shaffer and Carrie Smith will share current research findings regarding student wellbeing and strategies for responding to student needs. Participants will garner resources and insights about how to further enrich UGA's community of academic excellence. Register via PEP.
Revised Faculty Annual Evaluation Policies: Now What?
December 10, 2024
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
You’ve heard about the changes to annual evaluation policies, now join us for this workshop that will provide a full overview of the revised faculty annual evaluation policies. You will also garner resources to support this evolution. We’ll discuss strategies for structuring effective faculty evaluations, developing performance criteria, and fostering faculty success all year. You will have a chance to share best practices. This session is limited to faculty in titled leadership roles who supervise faculty. Register via PEP.
Financial Management and Fundraising for Academic Leaders
October 30, 2024
Toni P. Rogers, Associate Vice President for Academic Fiscal Affairs; Elizabeth Prince, Chief Financial Officer, UGA Foundation; Jeremy Ransom, Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
This session for academic leaders who oversee budgets will introduce the responsibilities of managing a budget with attention to the UGA budget process, fiscal leadership responsibilities, and resources available. This session will also focus on some fundamentals of fundraising for department heads and others in leadership positions. The session will provide opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss their experiences. Register via PEP.
Navigating the Waters: Team Leadership in Times of Change
September 30, 2024
Stacy Campbell, Synovus Director, Institute for Leadership Advancement, Terry College of Business
This session will discuss ways to help your team embrace change positively, emphasizing adaptability and highlighting the importance of emotional awareness. Dr. Campbell will delve into the core tenets of empathetic leadership, offering strategies to handle change, resolve conflicts, and foster a culture of understanding within your departments. Register via PEP.
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