Workshops & Events

Fredric Creamer, Faculty and Staff Well-being Senior Program Coordinator; Angie Dellinger, HR Senior Managing Consultant, Benefits; and Kandace Faulkner, HR Senior Managing Consultant, Benefits

The decisions you make about well-being, benefits and retirement plans are important! Participation in a Well-being and Benefits Review session is highly encouraged so that you understand the benefits that are offered, make educated decisions about your benefits and retirement plan choices, and get the most out of your benefits elections.

Detailed information on the following topics will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions:

• UGA Well-being
• Benefits plan
• Retirement plans
• Holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Enrollment in benefits and retirement plans
• Other UGA benefits

If you cannot attend on August 2, 2024, Univerity Human Resources hosts benefits  orientations biweekly (every other Friday). Contact [email protected] with questions.

Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.

Enjoy breakfast at the Delta Innovation Hub, the University of Georgia’s campus-wide initiative to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship. Socialize with peers and learn how the Innovation District helps faculty commercialize their research, engage with industry, and provide students experiential learning.

Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.

The UGA Visitors Center will offer a special student-lead tour for incoming faculty. Tour will begin at the Delta Innovation Hub and end at the Stadium.

Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.

Ching-Yu Huang, Ph.D., Associate Director for Active Learning Initiatives, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

Active Learning is a fundamental approach to effective teaching and learning. But what does an active learning course look like from the instructor’s perspective or across various disciplines? How does active learning support student learning and engagement? You will explore how and why active learning facilitates engagement, collaboration, and reflection.

Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.

Catherine Flippen, Assistant Director for Learning Technologies, and Duncan Lord, Graduate Assistant for Learning Technologies, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

This session, created specifically for faculty new to “Brightspace by D2L”, will provide you with an introduction to eLC (UGA’s Learning Management System). We’ll walk you through a detailed navigation of the eLC dashboard, explore course tools such as content, assignments, announcements, and class progress, and show you how to use the Brightspace editor. Finally, you will learn to personalize your eLC experience by customizing your course homepage and navigation bar to suit your preferences and your students’ needs.

Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.

Alton Standifer, Ph.D., Vice Provost and Chief of Staff to Provost, and Alejandra Ferguson, Assistant Director of Learning and Engagement

This workshop will introduce new UGA faculty to the institutional values of diversity and inclusion. We will describe the collaborative efforts around Inclusive Excellence and share institutional resources that participants may find helpful. There will be space for dialogue and open discussion for participants to ask questions and share concerns they may have about coming to a new institution and navigating a new culture/climate.

Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.

Ruth Poproski, Ph.D., Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

Get acquainted with UGA’s teaching-related policies and procedures. In this interactive session, you’ll learn about key university policies while discussing scenarios with colleagues.

Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.

Catherine Flippen, Assistant Director for Learning Technologies, and Duncan Lord, Graduate Assistant for Learning Technologies, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

In this session we’ll build on the basics learned in eLC 101, showing you how to create and organize course materials effectively for student use. We will cover the creation of announcements, content items, assignments, quizzes, and discussions, and establish an understanding of gradebook setup options and release conditions. Along the way, you will learn the basics of integrating course items with the calendar, gradebook, and the (brand new!) Due Date Tracker. You can expect end this workshop with everything you need to get your courses set up for the first day of class.

Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.

Chandler Christoffel, Director of Academic Engagement; Megan Palmer, Research & Instruction Librarian; Beth R. Woods, Ph.D., Director of Research and Computational Data Management, Katherine Ireland, Ph.D., Interim Lab Coordinator, and Camila Lívio, Ph.D.

The UGA Libraries are here to help you meet your teaching, research, and publishing goals! Join us to learn about our print and digital collections including various item requesting options, course reserves and open education resources, as well as in-person and online course-integrated instruction support. We will also discuss research and publishing services and support for research data management planning; data discovery, access, and collection; data storage, analysis, and visualization; publishing, copyright, and digital preservation.

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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.

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Meg Amstutz, Dean of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College; James Warnock, Associate Dean; Jessica Hunt, Assistant Dean and Director of Scholarships; Maria de Rocher, Assistant Dean and Director of Student Engagement; and Jayson Payton, Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator

In this workshop, you will learn more about the Morehead Honors College’s resources and opportunities available to UGA faculty. If you are interested in mentoring, advising, or teaching outstanding undergraduate students, the Honors College provides the tools and resources to bring UGA’s brightest minds together.

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Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

This workshop will provide tips for navigating the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion & Tenure. It will include an overview of important time-points prior to and during the application process. Academic (tenure-track/tenured) and clinical rank faculty, promotion and tenure unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand promotion and tenure procedures for these faculty ranks are encouraged to attend.

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Jill Tincher, Executive Director, Sponsored Projects Administration, Bradley Langford, Director Post-Award, Sponsored Projects Administration, and Cathy Cuppett, Director Pre-Award, Sponsored Projects Administration

Whether you are transferring sponsored projects from your former institution or anticipate submitting proposals in the future, this workshop will provide insights on how to successfully apply for, obtain, set up, manage, and close out sponsored projects. We will discuss how shifting from effort reporting to payroll certification alleviates administrative burden across the institution. We will also demonstrate UGA systems and reports which facilitate the proposal submission process and enable investigators to easily access a high-level overview of each sponsored project and their remaining balances.

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Elizabeth Prince, Chief Financial Officer, UGA Foundation, and 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.

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Via Zoom

Mary Carney, Director of Programming for Faculty Affairs

This workshop will focus on faculty-to-faculty mentoring. Attendees will explore best practices in building a mentoring relationship, aligning expectations, identifying areas for discussion, and managing logistics. This session is open to all faculty.

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Carly Surratt, Director of Faculty Affairs Operations

This workshop will provide an overview of the multi-step processes for hiring new faculty. You will learn about external search and direct appointment processes, as well as garner tips and tricks for writing faculty search advertisements. All faculty and staff involved in the faculty search process are encouraged to attend.

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Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

This workshop will provide tips for navigating the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion & Tenure. It will include an overview of important time-points prior to and during the application process. Academic (tenure-track / tenured) and clinical rank faculty, promotion and tenure unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand promotion and tenure procedures for these faculty ranks are encouraged to attend.

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Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Mary Carney, Director of Programming, 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.

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Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Sunshine Jordan, UGA Elements and Business Intelligence Lead, and invited faculty panelists

This workshop will provide insights on preparing for the annual evaluations and feature a panel of faculty who have successfully been promoted. They will also discuss their use of Elements, the web-based system by which UGA faculty collect and report their work in research, scholarship, creative works, and other professional activities. Elements plays a crucial role in the annual performance evaluation process. You’ll learn how to access and manage your user profile in UGA Elements.

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Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

This workshop will provide instructions on the assembly of promotion and tenure dossiers and tips for avoiding problems that weaken dossiers. Department heads, staff who assemble dossiers, and tenure track and clinical faculty who are preparing dossiers for full review in the fall are encouraged to attend.

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Via Zoom

Krista Coleman-Silvers, Assistant Vice President, Space Planning & Management; Bob Currey, Chief Procurement Officer; Jennifer Dunlap, Director, Accounts Payable and Travel; Andre Simmons, Associate Director, Accounts Payable and Travel

This interactive workshop for all faculty will cover the following topics:

1. Space Planning & Management: Attendees will learn about Space Assignment/Allocation and Standards at UGA with an introduction to processes and procedures for various types of facilities projects.
2. Procurement: Attendees will learn how to procure goods and services at UGA, outlining the “Procurement Basics” to consider prior to making a purchase along with types of procurements, methods of procurement, and procurement tools available for your use.
3. Travel: Faculty will get oriented to the statewide travel regulations that govern travel for the University, including direct billing agreements in place that limit the amount of out-of-pocket expenses travelers must incur. As processes and policies undergo updates periodically, this workshop is valuable for all faculty.

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Anne Shaffer, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, and 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.

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Mary Carney, Ph.D., Director of Programming, Office of Faculty Affairs

This workshop will offer insights on planning for long-term success at UGA through methods to improve research productivity and enhance work-life balance. You will have an opportunity to strategize your highest priorities, consider how these fit into long-term professional goals, and plan specific steps to achieve these at UGA.

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Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, and invited faculty panelists

Would you like to gain insights into navigating UGA as you build career success as a faculty member? At this interactive event, participants will have an opportunity to meet with peers and select academic leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of faculty life within a large research university. The panelists will share observations about crafting a fulfilling career at UGA. Participants will have time to reflect on and share their experiences.

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Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

This workshop will provide tips for navigating the revised promotion guidelines for lecturers and will include an overview of the new Principal Lecturer rank, third-year review and preliminary consideration, promotion and reappointment application process, and timeline. Lecturers and Senior Lecturers, promotion unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand lecturer appointment and promotion procedures are encouraged to attend. The workshop will be facilitated by Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs.

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Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

This workshop will provide instructions on the assembly of promotion and tenure dossiers and tips for avoiding problems that weaken dossiers. Department heads, staff who assemble dossiers, and tenure track and clinical faculty who are preparing dossiers for full review in the fall are encouraged to attend.

Register via PEP

Via Zoom

Janette Hill, Ph.D., Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology

Learn the fundamentals of effective mentoring relationships and appropriate boundaries. Acquire a template for mentoring contracts, learn steps to align mentor-mentee expectations, and boost skills in your face-to-face and online mentoring.

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Via Zoom

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.

Registration will open in January

Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

This workshop will provide tips for navigating the promotion guidelines for academic professionals and will include an overview of the application process, dossier, and timeline. Academic professionals of all ranks, promotion unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand academic professional promotion procedures are encouraged to attend. The workshop will include panelists knowledgeable about Academic Professional promotion processes.

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Katie Burr, Director of Assessment, and 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.

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Via Zoom

Mary Carney, Director of Programming for Faculty Affairs

This session offers faculty an opportunity to hone their communication skills in the context of mentoring in such areas as active listening, effective feedback, and appropriate boundaries.

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Via Zoom

Shelley Nuss, Dean of the School of Medicine; Jon P. Mochel, Director, Precision One Health Initiative

Join this interactive session to learn about the UGA School of Medicine (SOM) and Precision One Health (POH). The SOM will help address a significant shortage of medical professionals, as well as enhance human health and disease research already taking place across our university. POH is committed to studying the intricate connections among genetics, the environment, and lifestyle factors, and their effects on disease prevention and treatment. With a mission centered on personalized medicine, POH’s focus includes risk assessment, exploration of significant biological mutations, vaccine and drug development, and the selection of customized therapies based on molecular profiling. Through this workshop, you will learn more about the critical missions of SOM and POH, as well as ways to connect with these units.

Registration will open in January