The Office of the Dean invites new and continuing Arts & Science chairs, principals and academic directors to attend the “Chairs, Principals & Academic Directors” sessions. These sessions focus on Arts & Science specific practices and policies and will provide relevant information at key points throughout the year. Sessions will be hosted through Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Please feel free to register for any or all sessions via the links below.
2020-21 Chairs, Principals & Academic Directors Program
Leading with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Mind
Date & time: September 21, 10 - 11:30AM
Drawing on the work of the A&S Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee, this session will focus on the role of academic leaders in ensuring EDI initiatives are addressed at the unit-level.
Facilitators: Alexie Tcheuyap, Vice-Dean, Faculty, Academic Life and Equity; Bryan Gaensler, Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Registration for Leading with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Mind
Managing Critical Incidents
Date & time: October 1, 2 - 3:30PM
This session will provide strategies for managing critical incidents within your unit and introduce you to key divisional and institutional resources. You will also hear from experienced academic administrators.
Facilitator: Caroline Rabbat, Director, Critical Incidents, Safety & Health Awareness.
Registration for Managing Critical Incidents
Academic HR Process: Overview
Date & time: October 5, 10 - 11:30AM
This session will provide an overview of key academic HR processes and practices, including recruitment, tenure and continuing status reviews, promotion and retirement. Two experienced academic leaders will be in attendance to provide advice.
Facilitator: Mikael Swayze, Director, Academic HR.
Registration for Academic HR Process: Overview
Supporting Faculty Research Portfolios
Date & time: October 21, 10 - 11:30AM
This session will provide an overview of the research resources & supports available within A&S, focusing specifically on the role of the Vice Dean Research in supporting faculty research portfolios, A&S research funding programs, and grant application/awards development services available within the A&S Office of Research Services.
Facilitators: Vince Tropepe, Vice-Dean, Research and Lisa Rumiel, Director, Research Services.
Registration for Supporting Faculty Research Portfolios
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Recruitment
Date & time: November 2, 10 - 11:30AM
This session will discuss effective practices relating to recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. Experienced academic leaders will provide advice and share successful strategies.
Facilitators: Alexie Tcheuyap, Vice-Dean, Faculty, Academic Life and Equity and Mikael Swayze, Director, Academic HR.
Registration for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Recruitment
Graduate Education in a Tri-Campus Context
Date & time: November 16, 10 -11:30 AM
This session will focus on the role of the graduate Chair and the tri-campus relationship.
Facilitator: Jay Pratt, Acting Vice-Dean, Graduate Education.
Registration for Graduate Education in a Tri-Campus Context
Overview of the Faculty Appointments Committee
Dates & time: November 26, 2 - 3:30PM & January 21, 3 - 4:30PM
This session will provide an overview of the role of the Faculty Appointments Committee (FAC), including a review of factors considered by the FAC in evaluating requests for new appointments and the Tableau data that inform the process. A FAC member will share their experiences on the Committee. (Note: this session is offered twice but will include the same content.)
Facilitators: Alexie Tcheuyap, Vice-Dean, Faculty, Academic Life and Equity and Mikael Swayze, Director, Academic HR.
Registration for Overview of the Faculty Appointments Committee
Supporting New and Mid-Career Faculty
Date & time: January 29, 10 - 11:30AM
This session focuses on the role of the academic leaders in supporting and mentoring faculty in their teaching, research and overall career trajectory. This will include a discussion of the Chair/Director’s role in relation to grants and awards and the range of A&S and institutional supports available to faculty. The session will also consider how best to provide opportunities for mid-career faculty and how to recognize their contributions.
Facilitators: Alexie Tcheuyap, Vice-Dean, Faculty, Academic Life and Equity
Registration for Supporting New and Mid-Career Faculty
The PTR Process
Date & time: February 10, 2 – 3:30PM
LAn overview of the PTR process, including the role of the Chair/Director, the support provided by the academic HR office, the handling of leaves, timelines, and information about the central PTRA and the Dean’s Excellence merit pools will be provided. Experienced academic administrators will also share advice and strategies.
Facilitators: Alexie Tcheuyap, Vice-Dean, Faculty, Academic Life and Equity and Mikael Swayze, Director, Academic HR.