Faculty Mentor Program
DESCRIPTION
The Faculty Mentor Program is a series of workshops designed to help faculty successfully balance their teaching, research, and service and to successfully navigate major milestones, such as achieving tenure, obtaining their first grant, or planning a sabbatical. Some presentations are held every year (such as Preparing Tri-Council Grants, or Developing a Teaching Dossier) but others vary from year to year.
2022-23 Series
Workshop Description
You have learned the basics about mental health and mental illness. Now you want to take a strengths-based approach to the way you cultivate student mental health. In this workshop you will consider how your experiences with mental health influence your goals and leadership style, share your own wellness leadership approaches, challenge stigma and misconceptions about mental health and mental illness, and design strategies to reach students who are less likely to request mental health support.
Presenter:
Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, Associate Director, TA Programs, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Workshop Description
In this highly interactive workshop, you will participate in multiple feedback cycles using the Notice-Listen-Connect model to practice and exchange feedback on: initiating a mental health conversation with a struggling student; engaging in an authentic, strengths-based dialogue with that student; and referring them to professional support.
Presenter:
Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, Associate Director, TA Programs, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Workshop Description
One of the hurdles that many students face when approaching their academics are the skills to plan, focus, and execute tasks. During this session, we want to start at the beginning, addressing common reasons that students struggle when learning. Together we will examine ways that educators can support their students to develop core executive skills that will positively impact their academic success and mental health.
Facilitated by Drs. Nicole Campbell (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences) and Lauren Barr (Sociology)
Workshop Description
Students are expected to communicate their ideas in different formats and to different audiences throughout their undergraduate degree; however, they might lack the skills to communicate effectively. During this session, we will focus on various communication skills such as active listening, audience identification, feedback, and summarizing/synthesizing. Together we will examine ways that educators can support their students to develop core communication skills that will positively impact their academic success and mental health.
Facilitated by Drs. Nicole Campbell (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences) and Lauren Barr (Sociology)
Workshop Description
Before applying for tenure and promotion, a teaching dossier and a statement of one's teaching philosophy must be developed. This interactive session will provide valuable material to assist faculty members in the preparation of these components for a personal file.
Session will be conducted by: Mike Atkinson, Teaching Fellow, CTL & Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Ken N. Meadows, Educational Developer, CTL
Workshop Description
Critical thinking skills are foundational to many courses and university programs; however, these skills are often not formally taught to students. During this session, we will focus on various aspects of critical thinking, such as asking questions, brainstorming, reflection, and problem-solving. Together we will examine ways that educators can support their students to develop core critical thinking skills that will positively impact their academic success and mental health.
Facilitated by Drs. Nicole Campbell (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences) and Lauren Barr (Sociology)
Workshop Description
As educators, we want to support our students in developing the skills and knowledge they need to succeed; however, we often overlook the importance of helping them identify their areas for personal and professional growth. In this workshop, we will explore strategies for helping students recognize their strengths and areas for improvement so that they set realistic goals, manage their time effectively, and navigate challenging situations.
Facilitated by Drs. Nicole Campbell (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences) and Lauren Barr (Sociology)
Series Information
Upcoming Session
No session currently scheduled.
Registration Instructions
- Login to Western Connect using your Western username and password.
- Go to the Centre for Teaching and Learning section. Select Event Calendar and select the event you wish to register in. Details and a description of the program will appear.
- Select the Register for this Event button. If the event has reached capacity, you may have the option to register on the waitlist.
- You will receive an automated confirmation email to your Western email account.
If you have any questions or problems registering for an event, please consult our FAQs or contact ctl@uwo.ca.
Audience
Some topics apply specifically to tenure-track faculty, while others apply to all instructors, including tenured and/or part-time faculty.
Offered
Typically four to six sessions offered each year.
Topics Covered:
Promotion and tenure, developing a teaching dossier/teaching philosophy, running effective meetings, preparing Tri Council grants, preparing for sabbatical, tips for graduate supervision, and applying for promotion to full professor.
Previous Series:
2022-23 Series
Leadership in Wellness Part 1: Cultivating Student Mental Health
October 12, 2022
Leadership in Wellness Part 2: Initiating Mental Health Conversations with Your Students
October 12, 2022
Helping Students Develop Skills to Plan, Focus, and Execute in their Learning (Workshop 1 in the Hidden Curriculum Workshop Series)
October 27, 2022
Making the Message Clear: Supporting Students in Developing their Communication Skills (Workshop 2 in the Hidden Curriculum Workshop Series)
November 24, 2022
Development of a Teaching Dossier and a Teaching Philosophy
February 2, 2023
Helping Students to Generate Ideas, Think Creatively, and Solve Problems (Workshop 3 in the Hidden Curriculum Workshop Series)
February 23, 2023
Helping Students Recognize Areas for Personal and Professional Growth and Development (Workshop 4 in the Hidden Curriculum Workshop Series)
March 17, 2023
2021-22 Series
Tenure and Promotion under the Collective Agreement: How the Process Works
December 9, 2021
Development of a Teaching Dossier and a Teaching Philosophy
February 4, 2022
Effective Practices for Peer Review of Teaching
March 3, 2022
2020-21 Series
Teaching Sensitive Topics Online: A trauma- and violence-informed approach
August 10, 2020
Cultivating Positive Student Mental Health
August 17, 2020
Initiating Mental Health Conversations with your Students
September 21, 2020
Developing a Culturally Affirming Teaching Practice
October 26, 2020
Effective Feedback in the Intercultural Classroom
November 23, 2020
Tenure and Promotion Under the Collective Agreement: How the Process Works
December 10, 2020
Development of a Teaching Dossier and a Teaching Philosophy
February 5, 2021
Effective Practices for Peer Review of Teaching
March 2, 2021
2019-20 Series
Who's Calling the Shots? Negotiating a Fair and Balanced Workload for Graduate Supervisors and Students
September 25, 2019
safeTALK for Faculty
November 6, 2019
Tenure and Promotion Under the Collective Agreement: How the Process Works
December 6, 2019
Development of a Teaching Dossier and a Teaching Philosophy
February 7, 2020
Mindfulness at Work
March 11, 2020
Strategies for Tailoring Your Teaching to Increase its Significance for You
April 22, 2020
Leadership in Wellness: A Strengths-Based Approach
May 13, 2020
Teaching Sensitive Topics Online: A trauma and violence-informed approach
Jun 18, 2020
2018-19 Series
Mindfulness at Work
March 6, 2019
Developing Your Academic Social Media Presence
February 13, 2019
Development of a Teaching Dossier and a Teaching Philosophy
February 1, 2019
Tenure and Promotion Under the Collective Agreement: How the Process Works
December 6, 2018
Lunch and Learn on Planning an International Sabbatical
October 25, 2018
Preparing Research Grant Proposals: CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC
September 20, 2018
2017-18 Series
Experiential (Community Engaged) Learning
March 8, 2018
Running Effective Meetings
February 15, 2018
Development of a Teaching Dossier and a Teaching Philosophy
Friday February 2, 2018
Tenure and Promotion Under the Collective Agreement: How the Process Works
December 1, 2017
Preparing Research Grant Proposals: CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC
September 28, 2017