This year, the FDP program will have three distinct programming tracks: Early-Career Faculty, Mid-Career Faculty, and Faculty of Color. Although the individual sessions are designed for a target audience, college faculty are welcome to attend any session that might be of interest.
Participants who complete at least three FDP sessions throughout the year will be eligible for a small number of fellowships to be awarded by the College for the NCFDD Faculty Success Program (FSP). Priority will be given to early career professional and tenure track faculty (i.e., pre-promotion) for the NCFDD Faculty Success Program Fellowship. Mid-career faculty who have completed the FSP may apply for the NCFDD Post-tenure Pathfinders Program. Those who have completed both the NCFDD FSP and Pathfider’s programs are eligible to apply for a “service sabbatical” (i.e., one academic year with no service commitments), which includes a $5000 research fund.
EARLY-CAREER FACULTY TRACK
The Early-Career Faculty program track introduces participants to the resources of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), as well as other practical tips and information needed to be successful in their research, teaching, and service endeavors. Participants will cover a range of topics focused on strategic planning, productivity, work-life balance, and building healthy and supportive relationships.
All early career tenure-track and professional track faculty in the College are welcome to participate.
Please RSVP below to receive virtual meeting links.
Welcome to the Faculty Development series! Please join us for this introductory session to meet McCausland College of Arts and Sciences leadership and series facilitators, hear a preview of this year’s programming, and meet people outside of your department.
We often hear that having a mentor is important. Rather than having one mentor on which you rely for everything, we benefit more from cultivating a network of different people with different expertise, experiences, and positionalities that can provide focused, just-in-time guidance on all facets of our (professional) lives. In this session, participants will work with a mentorship network map and think about mentors who can be resources across a variety of roles and identify mentoring areas where support is lacking.
Do you wish you had intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project? We all do! Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for an hour of structured work time and a dose of accountability. Mini-bootcamp sessions run all academic year and are structured with the Pomodoro method and fast reflection.
In this session, we continue to discuss the importance of mentoring across all facets of our career and at every stage of our academic journey. In this session, participants will hear from Claudia Benitez-Nelson, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Senior Associate Dean for College Initiatives and Interdisciplinary Programs, Tammi Richardson, Chair and Professor in Biological Sciences, and Jonathan Edwards, Associate Professor of English, to discuss and provide advice about mentoring each person has received and how different people can fill various mentoring roles.
Do you wish you had intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project? We all do! Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for an hour of structured work time and a dose of accountability. Mini-bootcamp sessions run all academic year and are structured with the Pomodoro method and fast reflection. Prior participation not required. Join us anytime!
Participate in activities that develop your Spring semester plan. We will break down spring semester into manageable increments of weeks, days, even hours, a process that will help you get control of your time and prevent burnout. Bring to this session a few goals in mind so you can start to map out plans for a balanced and productive spring semester.
In this session, Dre Drummond, Associate Director for Engagement in College of Arts and Sciences, will explore the regenerative role of wellness in fostering a thriving academic community. Learn how to integrate self-care/self-preservation practices into your daily routine to sustain your own wellbeing while nurturing that of your students. From cultivating inclusive environments to enhancing student support systems, we'll explore practical tips that promote a holistic educational experience.
Do you wish you had intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project? We all do! Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for an hour of structured work time and a dose of accountability. Mini-bootcamp sessions run all academic year and are structured with the Pomodoro method and fast reflection. Prior participation not required. Join us anytime!
The promotion process can feel like a daunting, obscure specter in the distance. You know you are on “track” to get there, but what are the specific steps you can be taking? How can you break this process down? In this session, we will focus on what you can do now: read and understand your unit guidelines, approach annual and third reviews as practice for promotion review, and hone strategies for keeping organized record of your research, teaching, and service accomplishments as appropriate. Participants will also hear from Lauren Sklaroff, current Chair of the University Committee on Tenure & Promotion; Amanda Zeigler, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Senior Instructor in Biological Sciences; and Nina Levine, Associate Dean for College for Arts and Humanities. For this session, we recommend you bring and review in advance your unit’s promotion process and criteria and bring a copy for discussion.
Grant opportunities can support creative endeavors in virtually any field. This session focuses on the pragmatics of finding and successfully applying for grants, within and beyond the university focusing on the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Participants will hear from an interdisciplinary panel – Holly Crocker, Professor of English and Director of the Humanities Collaborative; Alysia Bridgman, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Director of Grant Operations, Nina Levine, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean for the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, and Claudia Benitez-Nelson, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Senior Associate Dean for College Initiatives and Interdisciplinary Programs – who will share tips for finding grant opportunities and for writing successful grants, along with McCausland College of Arts and Sciences resources for helping you get the grant out the door. The session concludes with ample time for Q&A with the panelists.
Grant opportunities can support creative endeavors in virtually any field. This session focuses on the pragmatics of finding and successfully applying for grants, within and beyond the university focusing on the Natural Sciences, Math, and Statistics. Participants will hear from an interdisciplinary panel – Jeff Twiss, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean for Research; Alysia Bridgman,McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Director of Grant Operations, Jane Roberts, Professor in Psychology, and Claudia Benitez-Nelson, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Senior Associate Dean for College Initiatives and Interdisciplinary Programs – who will share tips for finding grant opportunities and for writing successful grants, along with McCausland College of Arts and Sciences resources for helping you get the grant out the door. The session concludes with ample time for Q&A with the panelists.
Do you wish you had intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project? We all do! Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for an hour of structured work time and a dose of accountability. Mini-bootcamp sessions run all academic year and are structured with the Pomodoro method and fast reflection. Prior participation not required. Join us anytime!
Talking with the media and engaging with the public can magnify the impact and awareness of your research. It can be rewarding ― but also daunting. This workshop will help you understand how university communications operate, how to start sharing your research with broader audiences, prepare for and give interviews to mass media, and how to find the time to do this while still reaching the milestones you need for tenure. Advice from faculty who excel in public outreach and media relations will be shared. Join guest host, Bryan Gentry, Director of Communications , for this session so you can feel confident in your public relations and outreach.
Do you wish you had intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project? We all do! Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for an hour of structured work time and a dose of accountability. Mini-bootcamp sessions run all academic year and are structured with the Pomodoro method and fast reflection. Prior participation not required. Join us anytime!
When: 9:30-11:00 am
Dates: Friday April 4, 2025 | Friday April 11, 2025 | Friday April 18, 2025
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Program Leaders: Dr. Hannah Rule (ruleh@mailbox.sc.edu) or Dr. Sheryl Wiskur (wiskur@mailbox.sc.edu).
MID-CAREER FACULTY TRACK
The Mid-career Faculty program track draws on the resources of the National Center
for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) to provide practical advice and resources
for post-tenure/post-promotion faculty who are planning the next phase of their careers.
Sessions will cover a range of topics, including productivity, work-life balance,
strategic planning, networking, assessment of promotion criteria (for those pursuing
promotion to Full or Professor of Practice), and identifying good mentors. While all
Mid-career Faculty in the College are welcome to participate, post-promotion faculty
who are beginning to work towards promotion to Full or Professors of Practice, are
especially encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP below to receive virtual meeting links.
In this session, Dre Drummond, Associate Director for Engagement in College of Arts and Sciences, will explore the regenerative role of wellness in fostering a thriving academic community. Learn how to integrate self-care/self-preservation practices into your daily routine to sustain your own wellbeing while nurturing that of your students. From cultivating inclusive environments to enhancing student support systems, we'll explore practical tips that promote a holistic educational experience.
Do you wish you had intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project? We all do! Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for an hour of structured work time and a dose of accountability. Mini-bootcamp sessions run all academic year and are structured with the Pomodoro method and fast reflection. Prior participation not required. Join us anytime!
In this session, we will consider how to link your professional accomplishments to your Unit Criteria for promotion effectively, with a focus on strategies to align any alternative interests and/or passions. The importance of effectively building a personal statement that communicates how one's record aligns with criteria will also be discussed. We will be joined by Marius Valdes, Professor, School of Visual Art and Design. For this session, we recommend you bring and review in advance your unit’s promotion process and criteria and bring a copy for discussion.
Grant opportunities can support creative endeavors in virtually any field. This session focuses on the pragmatics of finding and successfully applying for grants, within and beyond the university focusing on the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Participants will hear from an interdisciplinary panel – Holly Crocker, Professor of English and Director of the Humanities Collaborative; Alysia Bridgman, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Director of Grant Operations, Nina Levine, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean for the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, and Claudia Benitez-Nelson, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Senior Associate Dean for College Initiatives and Interdisciplinary Program – who will share tips for finding grant opportunities and for writing successful grants, along with McCausland College of Arts and Sciences resources for helping you get the grant out the door. The session concludes with ample time for Q&A with the panelists.
Grant opportunities can support creative endeavors in virtually any field. This session focuses on the pragmatics of finding and successfully applying for grants, within and beyond the university focusing on the Natural Sciences, Math, and Statistics. Participants will hear from an interdisciplinary panel – Jeff Twiss, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean for Research; Alysia Bridgman,McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Director of Grant Operations, Jane Roberts, Professor in Psychology, and Claudia Benitez-Nelson, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Senior Associate Dean for College Initiatives and Interdisciplinary Programs – who will share tips for finding grant opportunities and for writing successful grants, along with McCausland College of Arts and Sciences resources for helping you get the grant out the door. The session concludes with ample time for Q&A with the panelists.
Do you wish you had intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project? We all do! Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for an hour of structured work time and a dose of accountability. Mini-bootcamp sessions run all academic year and are structured with the Pomodoro method and fast reflection. Prior participation not required. Join us anytime!
Talking with the media and engaging with the public can magnify the impact and awareness of your research. It can be rewarding ― but also daunting. This workshop will help you understand how to gain a broader audience for your research through interacting with mass media, maintaining your own social media, and how to find the time to do it all. Join guest host, Bryan Gentry, Director of Communications , for this session so you can feel confident in your public relations and outreach.
Do you wish you had intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project? We all do! Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for an hour of structured work time and a dose of accountability. Mini-bootcamp sessions run all academic year and are structured with the Pomodoro method and fast reflection. Prior participation not required. Join us anytime!
When: 9:30-11:00 am
Dates: Friday April 4, 2025 | Friday April 11, 2025 | Friday April 18, 2025
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Program Leaders:
Dr. Andrew Graciano(graciano@mailbox.sc.edu) or Dr. Amanda Fairchild (afairchi@mailbox.sc.edu).
Faculty of Color Network
The Faculty of Color Network provides an empowering space for College faculty – tenure-track and professional track – who belong to one or more under-represented ethnic and/or racial communities to build and maintain a fulfilling career in the academy. Faculty will work together to: (1) discuss issues and provide information vital to the personal well-being, professional development, and the retention of McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Faculty of Color; (2) serve as a conduit for advocating the concerns and needs of Faculty of Color to the Dean’s office and others; and (3) serve as a means to enact and reinforce the support systems.
Questions, suggestions or if you want to join the College Faculty of Color Network, please contact Mylene Culbreath (mylene@mailbox.sc.edu).