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The Faculty Affairs Newsletter is your go-to source for the latest updates, resources, and opportunities tailored to UMKC's academic community.

In this issue, mark your calendars for a lineup of exciting upcoming CAFE events designed to support your professional growth. From workshops to networking opportunities, explore what’s next and stay connected with valuable resources and insights.

Join us for a lunch event designed to showcase the innovation and entrepreneurship programs and resources available at UMKC. This is an opportunity for faculty and staff from all disciplines to connect and discover ways to get involved in entrepreneurship initiatives and technology commercialization.

Whether you're looking to enhance your classroom offerings or explore new opportunities for innovation, this event will provide valuable insights into how you can engage with and contribute to UMKC's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Join Cathy Eatherton, along with faculty and staff, for an in-person meet-and-greet with Missouri Online. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Missouri Online and learn more about resources available to you! We look forward to seeing you there!

Health Sciences Campus:

Date: October 2, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Health Sciences Building, Room 4308

Volker Campus:

Date: October 2, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Newcomb Hall, Faculty Commons

Facilitated by Laura Foley, Matthew Edwards, and Alexis Petri, this faculty learning community (FLC) is designed so participants can tailor it to their goals. We have 5 hyflex sessions that will be recorded and a number of small group sessions - in person and online. Faculty can participate in any combination of 8 hours.

Register once for all five sessions and gain access to our Canvas course for ongoing discussions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills in accessibility— don't wait to register, there are only 5 spots left!

We look forward to learning alongside you!

Join us online on October 7th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM for the first session of our budgeting workshop series, where we’ll focus on defining Facilities & Administrative (F&A) costs and fringe rates.

We’ll cover essential budgeting principles, common grant requirements, and key components like the ORS budget template and budget justification. Avoid common budgeting mistakes and get your questions answered during our Q&A.

Join us at CAFE on October 8th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for an interactive, hands-on workshop on Simple Syllabus. This session will showcase the benefits of the program through a live demonstration and provide an opportunity for a Q&A. Learn how this user-friendly tool can simplify your syllabus creation process.

Thanks to UMKC’s institutional membership, you can join the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) free of charge! As a member, you gain access to a wide range of professional development resources designed to support your growth and well-being.

This week’s Monday Motivator reminds you to spend just half an hour each day on your writing and research—every bit counts!

Enhance your productivity with the 14-Day Writing Challenge, and don’t miss our Faculty Success Program webinar on "5 Secrets to a Super Productive Semester."

Join the ongoing course, "From The Chair's Perspective: Insights on Academic Leadership," with a live Q&A on October 9!

The Frontiers Clinical & Translational Science Institute at The University of Kansas Medical Center is hosting a Mock Study Section (MSS) on December 6, 2024, at Kansas State University – Olathe Campus. This event offers UMKC investigators a chance to have NIH R-, K-, or F-series grants reviewed, with a special focus on postdoctoral and early-career researchers.

Key Dates -

Letter of Interest Deadline: September 30, 2024

Full Application Deadline: October 28, 2024

Contact Dr. Heather Fielding-Gebhardt, hfieldinggebhardt@kumc.edu with questions, including to request scientific editing support for in-progress applications.

Who Can Participate?

Applicants: All career stages, especially early-career and postdoctoral researchers, plus graduate students applying for fellowships.

Reviewers: Senior faculty and experts in their fields.

Observers: All Frontiers members interested in learning about the review process.

UMKC’s Disability Alliance is hosting its annual Disability Week from October 14-17, featuring art exhibits, performances, panel discussions, and workshops that celebrate disability experiences. This year's event is in partnership with MU Extension’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council and UMKC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

For more information, visit the Disability Week website or contact Matthew Edwards at edwardsmatt@umkc.edu.

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View last week's Faculty Mentoring Faculty issue to explore insights on fostering meaningful mentoring relationships, along with upcoming CAFE events and more!

Or visit the Faculty Affairs Newsletter Archive for all past issues.

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