Getting a Strong Start to Your Semester
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Thursday, August 27, 3 - 4 p.m.
Zoom
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Workshop Moderator
Deb Reisinger, Dean of Undergraduate Education, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Workshop Speakers
Tamika Nunley, William & Sue Gross Professor and Chair, Department of History
Bridgette Hard, Faculty Director, Center for Teaching and Learning; Professor of the Practice in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Norbert Wilson, Director, World Food Policy Center; Professor of Food, Economics and Community
Faculty juggle several priorities at the beginning of the semester, and how we start will play an important role in our successes throughout the year. Participants will join their colleagues to discuss effective strategies and tools to get their research and teaching practices off to a strong start. Panelists will share tips on creating environments where their students and colleagues can learn and thrive, and will explore ways to develop practices that prioritize faculty support and wellness.
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Advancement and Promotion for Tenure Track Faculty |
Wednesday, September 16, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In Person, Location TBD
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Workshop Moderator
Terrie Moffitt, Nannerl O. Keohane University Distinguished Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience; Chair, APT Committee
Workshop Speakers
Kyle Beardsley, Professor of Political Science; Member, APT Committee
Priscilla Wald, R. Florence Brinkley Distinguished Professor of English; Former Chair, APT Committee
Current and past APT Committee members will discuss the different stages of the tenure and promotion review process, components of the dossier, and tips and effective strategies to successfully navigate the tenure and promotion process. This workshop is particularly relevant to tenure track assistant professors who are preparing for promotion to associate professor and for associate professors who are preparing for promotion to full professor with tenure. It covers a number of topics, including the standards for evaluating research, teaching, service and engaged scholarship.
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Join the Teaching and Mentoring Excellence Collaborative |
Deadline: Thursday, September 10
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In this new faculty-led learning community, participants will exchange effective practices, reflect on challenges and opportunities in teaching and mentoring, and learn from the experiences and perspectives of colleagues across Duke.
The Collaborative will meet for three sessions of facilitated conversation each semester. In Fall 2026 the sessions are from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, Oct. 29 and Nov. 19.
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Associate Professor Polly Ha traces her fascination with intellectual history to an unexpected discovery as an undergraduate: a hidden world of dissent, forbidden manuscripts and the birth of independence. That early research led to questions about freedom, religion and the uses of the past that continue to animate her work at Duke.
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Meet the New Provost Faculty Fellows |
The five faculty members were selected from across the university and will undertake projects that explore a wide range of issues in higher education.
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| Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Join colleagues for inspiring ideas, interactive workshops, music, food, reflection and opportunities to connect and belong. Explore practical, evidence-based ways to cultivate greater well-being — for yourself and for the communities around you.
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OFA Associate Vice Provost Receives National Honor for Mentorship |
Sherilynn Black was recognized by the American Society for Cell Biology for excellence in mentorship and significant contributions to research in that field.
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Duke Faculty Advancement helps faculty at all career stages thrive as researchers, teachers, mentors and leaders. Our university-wide programs are grounded in a holistic vision of faculty and leadership advancement that includes supporting professional growth and success, prioritizing experiences that promote a sense of community and belonging, and enriching our academic community through a range of perspectives and talents. We partner with Duke schools, departments and other academic units to recruit and retain outstanding faculty and to foster an academic environment that embodies the Duke values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery and excellence.
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