Faculty Affairs Newsletter
Volume 9 Issue 3
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Provost Deep Dive: Road to R1
Continuing the conversation about transitioning our campus from a Carnegie R2 classification to a R1 classification.
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NCFDD Faculty Success Program
Applications open for summer program!
The UMKC Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) is pleased to be able to sponsor three full-time faculty members to participate in the NCFDD Faculty Success Program during the Summer 2024. This 10-week intensive mentoring experience is offered online and is designed to help faculty members increase scholarly productivity, manage time effectively, and maximize work-life balance. For additional information about the program, you can visit NCFDD Faculty Success Program.
Participants in the Faculty Success Program are expected to: be self-directed and open to feedback; participate in weekly online trainings and small group support and accountability calls; and complete weekly homework tasks guided by their coach, among other activities.
Following completion of the program, sponsored faculty will submit a brief report to the CAFE office that reflects on the overall effectiveness of the program, the extent to which their goals were met, suggestions for ways the program could be improved, and descriptions of lessons or effective practices that should be considered at UMKC. Alumni of the program also may be asked to share their experience with their peers.
UMKC Participant Testimonials:
“I found the FSP beneficial in different ways. First, it helped me to realize how various barriers (external, psychological, etc.) can impact my writing and research productivity and what are the best strategies to deal with those barriers. Second, it allowed me to realize faculties should have different mentors for different topics or issues, how to find them, and how to ask them for advice. Third, it allows me to realize how to maintain the work/life balance and include various goals such as research and personal goals with no accountability.”
- Zahra Niroobakhsh
“I found the FSP program to be incredibly valuable. I solidified my understanding of strategic planning through it and applied the art to my own life. This was supported through goal setting, accountability, and instruction on how to tailor my time for my goals and strategy. I also liked the space and opportunity to take stock of my past and forecast my future in academia. My personal teaching philosophy is to be bold enough to make mistakes, and that culture of growth was underscored well in the FSP program, making it a safe place for me to learn and grow. I recommend the FSP program to any faculty member, but especially those who have traveled early academia and met, head-on, the crossroads of interest, intent and expectations”
- Professor Julie Sutton
PROGRAM DATE: Summer 2024
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted through March 5, 2024 to be considered for the Summer 2024 program.
FUNDING: The Office of the Provost and CAFE will cover full cost of tuition ($4,850 per participant) for selected faculty members.
PROCEDURES: Complete a short application and submit a copy of your CV and a letter of support from you chair or dean within the application.
SELECTION: Selected faculty will be notified by March 5th.
QUESTIONS: For questions, please email holtla@umkc.edu
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Book Proposals - How to Connect with University Presses
Join REGS and CAFE in hosting a hybrid event with Peter Mickulas, editor with Rutgers University Press.
Peter Mickulas edits an eclectic list in sociology, criminology, history, and regional studies (with an emphasis on the Northeastern US and, in particular, New Jersey and the NY City metro area). His authors have written award-winning titles and have made the nine book series he currently manages successful venues for publishing both scholarly and trade books.
Date: March 6, 12:00 – 1:30 pm (lunch provided)
CAFE Conference Room
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Researcher Speaker Series - Third Thursday at 3:00 P.M (3Tr@3)
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. Viviana Grieco who will share her current international research.
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Zoom - Click below to register
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Funding for Excellence Announces Pool 2:Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
The Office of Research & Economic Development at UMKC is pleased to accept applications for the 2023-2024 Funding For Excellence intramural funding program in the fields of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The deadline for submission is Thursday, March 21th at 5 p.m. CST. The program provides three funding Tier options to support research and creative activity. The total number of awards will depend upon the availability of funds. Awards will be made on a competitive basis, following review and recommendation by the UMKC Research Advisory Council (RAC).
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Entrepreneurship Innovation Grants
To expand entrepreneurship opportunities across UMKC, the “Entrepreneurship Innovation Grants” (EIG) program was launched in 2021 with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. With continued support from the Foundation, we are proud to again provide new opportunities for funding for technology commercialization and cross-campus entrepreneurship initiatives. Our comprehensive view of entrepreneurship promotes growth mindset, innovation, new venture creation, social impact, self-employment, and exploration of market viability for technologies.
For the 2024 EIG funding period, up to $500,000 will be allocated. We seek diversity in the nature and scope of proposals from faculty or staff in academic or other units, centers, or institutes. There are two grant categories for the 2024 grant period - Technology Commercialization and Program and Professional Development.
The team will be hosting 2 information sessions via Zoom. Click link to join. Each information session will have a short presentation and an opportunity to ask questions.
The application period is now open. Proposals must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2024. More information and an application form are available on the EIG program website.
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Early Career Faculty Award Program
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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