Provost Office Events for Faculty

Upcoming Events
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Jul
01
Jul
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30
Jun
Asynchronous Faculty Bias Training

Asynchronous Faculty Bias Training

Saturday, July 1, 2023 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
Online Event

This year, the Office of the Provost is offering an asynchronous bias training course through Workday Learning. The training is funded by the National Science Foundation and was developed by University of New Hampshire faculty (read more about the training here). It is evidence based and developed by faculty for faculty. Take the course in Workday Learning here.

 

If you have any questions, please email cmcentee@upenn.edu.

Event Participants: All Faculty
Past Events
16
Dec
16
Dec

Restorative Justice for Faculty Life

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
Online Event
Restorative Justice for Faculty Life

This session, lead by Pablo Cerdera Associate Director of Restorative Practices at Penn, and open to associate deans, department chairs, Penn Fellowsand diversity search advisors will focus on the use of restorative justice practices to help faculty address difficult issues in academic life.

To view a recording of the event, please visit
https://upenn.box.com/s/o0kpn1j9vo359nr6pc6dtvxgbmkxqvh6

 

17
Nov
17
Nov

Life Beyond Promotion to Associate Professor

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
Online Event
Life Beyond Promotion to Associate Professor

You’ve been promoted to associate professor—now what?  This discussion, open to all associate professors, lead by Professors Lisa BelliniJeff Kallberg, and Susan Yoon, and moderated by Vice Provost for Faculty Laura Perna, will focus on discussion of the challenges and strategies for thriving in the mid-career stage of an academic career.

To view a recording of the event, please visit:
https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/events/playback/31a5c8a2-5339-42e6-b4c4-dc096fe5e666

Event Participants: Associate Professors
13
Nov
13
Nov

Creating A Scholarly Life Online

Friday, November 13, 2020 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
Online Event
Creating A Scholarly Life Online

This session, hosted by Professors Emily Steiner and Peter Decherney, and open to associate deans, department chairs, and Penn Fellows, will focus on creating academic collaborations, mentorship, research, engaged teaching, and a vital scholarly life online.

Register for the event:  https://pennprovostevents.wufoo.com/forms/wayanst0j3durm/

Submit questions prior to the event:  provost-fac@upenn.edu

23
Oct
23
Oct

The Spirituality of University Leadership

Friday, October 23, 2020 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
Online Event
The Spirituality of University Leadership

This session, lead by Rev. Charles L. Howard, Vice President for Social Equity and Community, and open to department chairs, associate deans, and Penn Fellows, will focus on integrating considerations of spirit and connectedness into leadership, and leading with the heart and mind. 

Register for the event:  https://pennprovostevents.wufoo.com/forms/wayanst0j3durm/

Submit questions prior to the event:  provost-fac@upenn.edu

14
Oct
14
Oct

Healthy Engagement in Racially Stressful Situations

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
Online Event
Healthy Engagement in Racially Stressful Situations

This session, lead by Professor Howard Stevenson of the Graduate School of Education, and open to department chairs, associate deans, and Penn Fellows, will focus on addressing issues of racial bias.

Register for the event:  https://pennprovostevents.wufoo.com/forms/wayanst0j3durm/

Submit questions prior to the event:  provost-fac@upenn.edu

05
Oct
05
Oct

Taking Care of Self and Others

Monday, October 5, 2020 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
Online Event
Taking Care of Self and Others

This session, lead by Professor Jody J. Foster of the Perelman School of Medicine, and open to associate deans, department chairs, and Penn Fellows, will focus on the handling of difficult personalities and issues in the workplace, and how to instill a culture of professionalism and respect.

Register for the event:  https://pennprovostevents.wufoo.com/forms/wayanst0j3durm/

Submit questions prior to the event:  provost-fac@upenn.edu

02
Oct
02
Oct

A Discussion of Formal and Informal Strategies for Caregiving During the Pandemic

Friday, October 2, 2020 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
Online Event
A Discussion of Formal and Informal Strategies for Caregiving During the Pandemic

This session, open to all faculty, will provide an opportunity for attendees to share challenges, strategies, and ideas for managing caregiving following brief presentations on Penn resources and policy initiatives from Karen Kille, Worklife Specialist, Quality of Worklife ProgramsChenoa Flippen, Associate Professor of Sociology and Chair, Penn Forum for Women Faculty, and Laura Perna, Vice Provost for Faculty.

Register for the event: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/cefcxwyg

Submit questions prior to the event:  provost-fac@upenn.edu

This session is sponsored by:  Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty, the Penn Forum for Women Faculty, and the Division of Human Resources.

Event Participants: All Faculty