Faculty Affairs Newsletter
Volume 9 Issue 5
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2024 Faculty Awards Celebration
Congratulations to all of the awardees!
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Research Awards
N. T. Veach Award for Distinguished Research and Creativity
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Timothy Cox, School of Dentistry
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Trustees' Faculty Scholar Award
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Shizhen Wang, School of Science and Engineering
Mohammad Rafiee, School of Science and Engineering
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Teaching Awards
Elmer F. Pierson Good Teaching Awards
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John Ball, School of Dentistry
Christopher Garmon, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Steve Leben, School of Law
Angela Myers, School of Medicine
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Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching: early career faculty
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Brandi Bowers, School of Pharmacy
Patrick Brayer, School of Law
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Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching: mid-career/senior faculty
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Paul Barron, School of Science and Engineering
Gayle Levy, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Provost's Award for Excellence in Mentoring
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Karen Savage, Conservatory
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Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Researchers, Scholars and Artists
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Debra Leiter, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Joey Lightner, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Mohammad Rafiee, School of Science and Engineering
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Diversity, Engagement, Service and Leadership Awards
Chancellor's Award for Embracing Diversity
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Theresa Torres, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Community Engagement
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Alberto Villamandos, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Fengpeng Sun, School of Science and Engineering
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Leadership and Career Contribution Awards
Chancellor's Award for Exceptional Leadership
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Leigh Salzsieder, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
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Chancellor's Award for Career Contributions to the University
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New Curators' Distinguished Professors
Curators' Distinguished Professor
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Simon Friedman, School of Pharmacy
Clancy Martin, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Yong Wang, School of Dentistry
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| CAFE Welcomes Dr. Alexis Petri as CAFE Director
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We are pleased to announce that Alexis Petri has been selected to serve as the Director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence, CAFE. Dr. Petri has been a key member of the CAFE leadership for the past three years, having served as a Pillar Lead since CAFE first launched in summer 2020, and most recently while also serving as the Director of the Office of Research Development, delivering signature programs “the Art of Grantsmanship” and “SOAR: Supporting our Academic Scholars” as CAFE/ORS collaborations. Dr. Petri brings over 20 years of experience in the areas of faculty support and professional learning. In addition to her impressive track record of extramural funding as an Associate Research Professor, she has also taught courses on the history of higher education in the Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations program in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences where she also holds doctoral faculty status.
In collaboration with the CAFE leadership team and a soon-to-be-formed CAFE Advisory Board, the CAFE Director will play a central role in ensuring that CAFE programming continues to meet the needs of our faculty and support the university’s mission in delivering evidenced-based professional learning and resources that support effective teaching, research/creative success, career progression, and impactful service, engagement, and leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Alexis on her new role!
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Faculty Opportunity: Linda Hall Library
Since 1946, the Linda Hall Library has been a leading independent science research library and is a guardian of the collective intellectual heritage with regard to the science, engineering, and technology disciplines.
Learn more about Linda Hall's exhibits, programs, and space from the director of exhibitions and the director of research.
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Researcher Speaker Series - Third Thursday at 3:00 P.M.
You’re invited to 3Tr@3 Researcher Speaker Series, a monthly program that recognizes UMKC’s faculty researchers and grant-getters. Hosted by the Office of Research Development and the CAFE Research and Creativity Pillar.
Please join Dr. Diane Mutti-Burke who will discuss their current research and NEH grants received.
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Zoom - Click below to register
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Faculty Advising Partnerships
Where: Newcomb CAFE Conference Room
When: 4/25/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter(s): Rosa Nataraj and Bridget Jones
The Roo Advising Team can be a great partner for Faculty in helping students. Let’s work together! Join Roo Advising for a training session about UMKC Connect.
You will learn how you can raise Kudos, Flags and Referrals and how the Roo Advising Team utilizes the information for student success.
Location: Hybrid Zoom session - Click below to register
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The UMKC Roo Advising Scope of Practices
Where: Newcomb CAFE Conference Room
When: 4/30/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter(s): Pamala Asher
The UMKC Roo Advising Scope of Practices includes, but is not limited to the services offered, such as academic planning, course selection, major/minor exploration along with maintaining confidentiality, staying informed about university policies and procedures, and providing a supportive and inclusive advising environment. Roo Advising is also committed to effective communication, maintaining high ethical standards, documentation, and record-keeping. It is our mission to work with the UMKC community to empower students to plan and manage their academic careers.
Location: Hybrid Zoom session - Click below to register
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Faculty Writing Initiative Summer Retreat
Back by popular demand!
The Faculty Writing Initiative Summer Retreat will be held May 15-17, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Newcomb Hall - Faculty Commons.
The summer writing retreat is a special extension of the highly successful Faculty Writing Initiative, which has just completed its seventh semester. Following the same philosophy of FWI, over the course of three days the retreat will offer 20 faculty from across all ranks and disciplines structured writing time to make progress on writing projects. Each day begins with goal setting and ends with progress check-ins. Discussions about writing strategies bring structure and a sense of community to the solitary work of writing.
Co-facilitators will invite guests with expertise in topics of interest to participants to lead lunch-and-learn workshops. Applicants are asked to indicate what topics they would like to learn more about when they register!
Engage colleagues in ways that provide support and caring for writing anxiety or jitters and also spark creativity and a sense of playfulness. Gain a sense of camaraderie by writing in a group environment. The FWI Summer Retreat helps faculty build writing time consistently into their schedules. The FWI Summer Retreat encourages each other in building a writing practice, instead of reading and responding to writing.
Interested? Complete an online application by Friday, April 12, 2024. The FWI will select faculty to ensure that the initiative serves writers from all disciplines and across all ranks in the university.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Byrd (antoniobyrd@umkc.edu) or Dr. Greer (greerj@umkc.edu).
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Early Career Faculty Award Program
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
The Early Career Faculty Award (ECFA) program at UMKC provides annual grant support to faculty members in the early stages of their careers. Grants of $1000 are available to facilitate collaborations, attend meetings, cover travel expenses, and support networking opportunities. The deadline for applications for this annual program, sponsored by the UMKC Emeritus College, is April 15, 2024. Approved proposals will receive funding by Summer 2024 and are applicable for supported activities through 2025.
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Opportunities to Share with Your Students
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2024 Roo Honors Academy
Join UMKC Honors for the 2024 Roo Honors Academy (RHA), a week-long summer program for academically motivated students entering 9-12 grade in the fall of 2024. Students will take fieldtrips, participate in leadership activities and take two non-credit classes taught by UMKC faculty. RHA runs June 10-14, 2024 at the UMKC Volker campus. Students may learn more at: https://honors.umkc.edu/admissions/roo-honors-academy.html.
For questions, please contact Margo Gamache, Student Services Director: gamachem@umkc.edu.
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Weekly Scholar Study Halls
UMKC Peer Mentoring will host Weekly Scholar Study Halls in partnership with Academic Support and Mentoring. Each Wednesday date will take place in ASSC on the 2nd floor & each Friday date will take place in Miller Nichols Library room 420 (UMKC Tutoring space). Students may also earn FSE Engagement Experience credit for attending Weekly Study Hall once per month in March & April.
You can also win a $250 scholarship for attending each month and a $750 scholarship at the end of the semester!
Dates: 4/19, 4/24
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PCE Career U Summer Camp
Do you have a high school student who would enjoy college and career exploration and an opportunity to spend a few days on the UMKC campus? PCE-Career U, the high school engagement component of the UMKC Professional Career Escalators program, is hosting a free, overnight summer career camp July 10-12, 2024. Space is limited. The program is taking registrations through June 1st. Register online here.
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Tutoring
The last day for SI and Tutoring is May 3, 2024. To schedule an appointment with a tutor or view the drop-in schedule, download our app, RooLearning+ , or visit our website at https://umkc.tedu.app/student. You can also view all available SI sessions via the app as well. Each time you use our services, your name is entered into a drawing for the chance to win a brand-new iPad. We hope to see you soon!
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JCPenny Suit UP Event
JCPenney is offering 30% off professional wardrobe now through May 5th! Pick up your coupon at the Career Services office in the ASSC, 2nd floor. UMKC students, staff, and faculty are all welcome to use the coupon.
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