Wednesday, February 5, 9 - 10 a.m.
Zoom

Workshop Moderator

Candis Watts Smith, Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Political Science

Workshop Speakers

Bruce Jentleson, William Preston Few Distinguished Professor of Public Policy

Deondra Rose, Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor of Public Policy

Engaging with contentious and difficult topics in the classroom and in various research and learning environments is an essential part of the learning experience. It provides opportunities for deepening understanding of complex issues and learning about different perspectives and approaches, but it can also potentially create dynamics that are not conducive to constructive, rigorous and inclusive dialogue. Faculty must also navigate the tensions and synergies between the values of free inquiry and belonging in their research and learning spaces.

In this interactive workshop, experienced faculty will share strategies and best practices to foster learning environments where such meaningful and constructive dialogues can take place. They will also invite and engage with your questions and thoughts on how to manage challenging conversations and interactions in productive ways that maximize learning and understanding. 

Duke faculty members Meagan Dunphy-Daly, Christina Gibson-Davis, Tatiana Segura, Eleanor Stevenson and Lee Zou will serve as fellows in the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Academic Leaders Network program.

Earning tenure after a rigorous review process by peers inside and outside Duke is a testament to the excellence of each faculty member and the impact of their research, teaching and service in their disciplines. It is also an invitation to be a partner in shaping the core mission of Duke and and play a role in advancing its excellence and broader impact.

In a new series of Faculty Advancement posts, Maria Wisdom highlights personal and professional development books relevant to the faculty experience. “How To Have a Good Day,” by executive coach Caroline Webb, reminds us of two things we tend to forget: 1) we have more control over “having a good day” than we think; and 2) small, gradual actions, taken consistently and over time, can lead to significant personal and professional transformations.

Wednesday, January 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Edge Workshop Room, Bostock Library

In this workshop, you’ll learn the steps of a basic coaching conversation, practicing on friendly colleagues and consider how coaching can enrich your mentoring. This workshop will be led by Maria Wisdom, professional certified coach (PCC) and assistant vice provost for faculty advancement.

Wednesday, January 22, 12 - 1 p.m.
Zoom

Anyone can become an integral support to all students with or without ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia/dysgraphia, autism and more. The session will be led by Becca Güler, an advisor and neurodiversity consultant to students and faculty development creator and presenter through On-Call Advising & Consulting Services.

Friday, January 24, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Zoom

In this workshop, join Yan Li, PsyD, licensed psychologist and associate dean of graduate programs, and a panel of fellow experts in an engaging discussion on neurodivergence.

The Bass Teaching Triangles program connects a small group of three faculty members to discuss and reflect on teaching experiences and methodologies without the pressure of evaluation. Each Bass Teaching Triangle includes a Bass Fellow to highlight exceptional teaching strategies of individuals that have been recognized by the university.

RTI University Scholars Program
Deadline: January 23

Faculty/Student Engagement With Documentary Artists During Residency
Deadline: January 31

CSL Behring Research Acceleration Initiative
Deadline: February 10

School of Medicine — Borden Scholars
Deadline: February 21

Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Collaboratives
Deadline: March 19

Service-Learning or Community-Engaged Course Enhancement Funds
Deadline: Rolling

GAI Fundamentals: A Beginner’s Guide to Generative AI & Prompting
Friday, January 17, 12 - 1 p.m.

Getting Real With the Time You Have: Aligning Your Writing & Teaching
Friday, January 17, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

Empathy in Instructional Design
Thursday, January 23, 12 - 1 p.m.

Bringing Your Personal Passions to Your Teaching and Research
Wednesday, January 29, 12 - 1:15 p.m.

Duke Center for Community Engagement Launch
Wednesday, February 5, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

An Evening With Jamelle Bouie
Thursday, February 6, 6 - 8 p.m.

Community-Engaged and Community-Partnered Research
Friday, February 7, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Supporting First Generation and Lower-Income Students in the Classroom
Tuesday, February 18, 12 - 1:15 p.m.

Women’s Health Symposium
Friday, February 21, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learning by Living: An Experiential Approach to Teaching Life Skills Through Art, Science, and Personal Discovery
Tuesday, March 25, 12 - 1:15 p.m.

Duke Faculty Advancement provides leadership, guidance and oversight of university-wide strategies and programs to support faculty throughout their career lifespan. We offer faculty and leadership development programs and partner with Duke schools, departments and other academic units to enhance faculty growth and success. A diverse faculty — defined broadly as representing a wide range of identities, lived experiences and perspectives — is a prerequisite for excellence and is essential to driving innovation within our scholarly community. We work to recruit and retain outstanding faculty and strive to promote a welcoming academic culture and community that lives up to the Duke values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery and excellence.

Duke Faculty Advancement
Allen Building 101
421 Chapel Drive
Durham, NC 27708