Early Career Development Programs
Faculty development at 51社区 is intended to support our exceptional faculty in their roles as engaged teachers, scholars, researchers, creative artists and service providers throughout their academic career. The following programs and opportunities are intended to support new, transitioning and early career OHIO faculty.
New Faculty Welcome
The OHIO New Faculty Welcome provides critical information, resources, and support for new faculty joining any of 51社区's campuses. The event offers information regarding critical processes and procedures, student support and success, promotion and tenure, tapping resources that support teaching and research, and key introductions to University contacts.
Building Bobcats Community Learning Program
The Building Bobcats: New-to-OU Community Learning Program is designed to provide participants with community-focused networking and learning opportunities. Specifically, program participants will be introduced to unique aspects of 51社区, the Athens community, and Appalachian Ohio by actively exploring the 51社区 campus and surrounding community.
Thriving in the Academy Workshop Series
The Thriving in the Academy Workshop Series provides support for early career faculty new to the academy. Topics include academic planning, research productivity, healthy relationships and work-life balance.
Diverse Faculty Mentoring Program
The Diverse Faculty Mentoring Program, cosponsored by the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, is part of OHIO鈥檚 ongoing investment in inclusive academic excellence. We believe that mentorship is a highly effective tool for engaging and empowering diverse junior faculty as they pursue and secure opportunities for promotion and professional development.
Diverse Faculty Mentoring Program
Grants 101 Learning Series
The Grants 101 learning series provides learning opportunities and skill development for faculty who are interested in learning more about grants. The goal of the workshop series is to assist faculty success with understanding how to find, write, and apply for external grants. Topics include grant writing, finding grants, budgets, and grant management.