Faculty Affairs Newsletter
Volume 8 Issue 2
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Provost's Message
Faculty Leadership Opportunities

An opportunity to develop tailored programs to support students in their career readiness
Career Services has developed the Career Bridge Program and is seeking faculty partners to assist in expanding its impact in equipping students with essential skills, experiences, and networks to succeed in their chosen careers. This initiative aims to create a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to career readiness by engaging faculty partners to develop career experiences parallel to their course curriculum. 
Learn More and Apply!
An opportunity to help broaden faculty engagement with students participating in the Professional Career Escalators program (PCE)
The Professional Career Escalators program (PCE) is welcoming its second cohort of students this fall semester. We are looking for a CAFE Fellow to help develop a model to increase faculty engagement with these students. Learn more about the Professional Career Escalators Program.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and your CV to Mako Miller.
Apply via email
Best Practices for Faculty Searches
CAFE is seeking applications to fill 3 to 4 CAFE Faculty Fellow positions that will be focused on designing and delivering a new faculty-led program to supports the campus-wide faculty hiring process. This program is a collaboration between the office of the Provost/Faculty Affairs, the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, and academic Human Resources. Working with leaders from these divisions, the selected team of CAFE Fellows will design and deliver workshops for faculty search committees in order to support and strengthen all aspects of the faculty hiring process, from creating and posting position descriptions to the onboarding and integration of our new colleagues. If you are passionate about helping UMKC attract and retain a stellar, diverse, and vibrant faculty, please apply to join this team!
To apply, please send a current CV along with a letter of application explaining your interest in the role and describing any experiences you’ve had with the faculty hiring process, to Vice Provost Diane Filion at filiond@umkc.edu
Apply via email
Event Opportunities
KC Symphony
The University of Missouri- Kansas City and the Kansas City Symphony are excited to announce that UMKC Day at the Kansas City Symphony- a Signature Event for UMKC Engagement Month- will return on October 29, 2023. The Kansas City Symphony has graciously offered all remaining UMKC students, faculty, and staff a discounted price of $12.00. You can view all of the engagement month programming HERE. 
Click to access discounted Symphony tickets
Your Feedback Matters


Mid Semester Student Feedback Survey

A mid-semester feedback survey is an option for all faculty.  The mid-semester survey will be launched on October 16 and close on October 23.  Results will be available to faculty immediately after survey closes in the Mid-Semester Feedback dashboard.  If you would like to opt-in to the mid-semester survey, simply fill out the form in the link below.
Application for the mid-semester survey will close on Oct 12 at 11:59pm.
Apply for Mid-Semester Student Feedback Survey
Professional Learning Opportunities


Apply to Have Your Course Observed through the CAFE Peer Observation Program

The Peer Observation Program is in its second year at UMKC and will be conducted in both fall 23 and spring 24 semesters. This program is designed to promote teaching development through creation of a collaborative partnership between the faculty member being observed (the Observee) and a trained Observer. Observees can choose to identify a specific area of focus for their observation or ask for a more generalized observation.
Learn more about the Peer Observation Program.
Apply by September 18, 2023!
Third Thursday @ 3:00 P.M. (3Tr@3) Research speaker Series
Dr. Alexis Petri - College Students with Disabilities and Student Success | Third Thursday at 3:00 P.M (3Tr@3) Researcher Speaker Series

Dr. Alexis Petri’s presentation will focus on systemic and structural challenges for college students identifying as neurodiverse or having a disability. Dr. Petri will present national data and promising practices - here at UMKC and nationally.

Read more: research.umkc.edu/petria
Register for Dr. Petri's Session
Fall 2023 Instructor Trainings for UMKC Connect
Happy Fall 2023! We are reaching out as a reminder to engage with UMKC Connect this term, and we’re also inviting you to attend our upcoming instructor training sessions. 

UMKC Connect is our university's Early Alert software. It gives you a convenient way to keep track of your students – raising flags when you observe a pattern of behavior that concerns you, ensuring that the people on campus who can intervene are aware. It also allows your students to easily book an appointment with you or someone else who can help. 

How should instructors engage with UMKC Connect? There are a few key actions all instructors can take in UMKC Connect that help students and staff track academic progress. 
Four ways to use Connect flags to communicate with students
The Connect team is offering supplemental trainings for instructors through the Fall semester. There will be three session types offered across six dates. Below are dates and links to join via Zoom. Outlook invites are attached if you’d like to add these to your calendar. 
 Title
Date
Time
Link
 Tracking Items
Sept 15
 2-3 pm CST
 Midterm Best Practices
 Oct 6
 1-2 pm CST
 Midterm Best Practices
 Oct 20
11-12 pm CST
Quick Guides to Get You Started
Funding Opportunities
CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
Collaborative Research Pitch Competition
The UM System Office of Engagement and Missouri AfterSchool Network are excited to announce a collaborative research pitch competition offering $25,000 in prizes for youth development projects. Research Teams must include members from at least two UM System Universities or MU Extension and at least one community partner. Four Finalists will compete in an in-person pitch event at 10:00 AM on October 24th in Columbia, MO for a $20,000 top prize. The remaining Finalists will receive 20 hours of consultation with a grant writer to pursue additional funding.
Apply by 9/25/23. Need collaborators? Contact Nate Addington, UMKC Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at naddington@umkc.edu.
Apply by September 25 2023
Updates
UMKC Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring Updates

UMKC SI and Tutoring is located on the 4th floor of Miller Nichols Library in rooms 420 and 422.

We have recently started an Instagram page that will share all updates, events, and services offered. You can follow us @umkcsiandtutoring.

Each time a student attends a SI Session, Tutoring Appointment, or Tutoring Drop-In, they will be entered into a drawing for an iPad. We will complete a drawing at the end of the semester, and two winners will be awarded an iPad 10th Generation! There will be one winner for attending SI Sessions, and one winner for attending tutoring.

Students can download the RooLearning app to book all tutoring appointments ot to view the tutoring drop-in/SI session schedule.

For more information about SI, tutoring or ASM, please visit the website:  https://www.umkc.edu/asm.

If you have any questions. please email us at umkctutoring@umkc.edu or umkcsi@umkc.edu.
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