Upcoming Events
What's the difference between mentoring and coaching? In US higher education, "mentoring" often implies role-modeling and offering advice, whereas coaching is an increasingly popular, evidence-based method to empower people to be accountable for their own growth and development. Unlike role models... read more about Integrating Coaching into Your Mentoring »
Join Duke University Professor Sarah Gaither and American University professors and film directors Caty Borum and Leena Jayaswal for a screening of their latest film, MIXED, which explores what it means to be a multiracial family in America. Two mothers - one brown, one white - set off on a journey... read more about "MIXED" Documentary Screening and Q&A »
Major developments in technology profoundly impact our everyday lives. How can we ensure that technology ranging from generative AI to social media benefits humanity? What are the roles and responsibilities of individuals, corporations, and governments to achieve a more thoughtful and ethical... read more about Provost's Forum 2023: Big Problems in Big Tech »
Discussions around inclusion and equity in academia reflect the ongoing challenges we experience in broader society, and faculty often hold important roles at the forefront of the discourse. In classrooms, labs, and meetings, faculty serve as the leaders who set the tone and uphold behaviors that... read more about Fostering an Equitable Climate and Culture in Your Unit »
In this workshop, participants will learn about opportunities for engaging with the Durham and the neighboring communities. Experienced faculty will share campus resources and best practices for partnering with the community in thoughtful, respectful and impactful ways and incorporating community... read more about Engaging with Our Community Partners »
Whether or not you have "post-tenure blues" or "midcareer malaise," likely your busy schedule has left you no time to reflect on significant career transitions. Very often, faculty reach mid-career operating under the same assumptions-and relying on the same strategies and skills-that got them... read more about Taking Stock of Your Faculty Career - For Mid-Career, Tenured Faculty »
Faculty work to gain local and national prominence to successfully advance in their careers, and many use a number of strategies to expand the reach of their scholarship and influence. Some are deeply involved in their disciplinary associations, some hold a large social media presence, some engage... read more about Amplifying Your Voice Inside and Outside the University »