New Faculty 2022-23 Workshops hosted by the Office of the Provost
These workshops expose faculty to McMaster’s various management and support structures and involve guest speakers from across campus to present critical topics for career success. Each peer-to-peer workshop format provides an excellent opportunity to hear from reputable faculty and/or senior leaders on aspects of the academy to help junior faculty develop their intellectual pursuits and campus community connections.
2023
All workshops are in-person from 3pm to 5pm.
We will also offer the option of registering to attend the event remotely.
Friday, January 20
Understanding Academic Integrity
Location: Crescent House, 132 Mayfair Crescent
Register at: Academic Integrity
Friday, February 3
*New* The Psychology of Focusing on What Really Matters: A reset for workplace productivity
Location: Crescent House, 132 Mayfair Crescent
Learn more and register here.
Friday, February 10
Building Your Research Portfolio
Location: Crescent House, 132 Mayfair Crescent
Register at: Building Research Portfolio
Friday, March 3
The Culture of Collaborations
Location: West Room, Faculty/University Club (Alumni Memorial Hall) *Previously Crescent House*
Register at: Collaborations
Friday, April 14
Knowledge & Scholarship through Experiential Learning
Location: West Room, Faculty Club (Alumni Memorial Hall)
Register at: Experiential Learning
Career Progress/Merit Scheme (CP/M) and Record of Activities Form (ROA) workshop
This one-hour workshop will cover the fundamentals of the CP/M scheme and will provide some guidance about how best to fill out the Record of Activities form. It is geared towards new MUFA faculty members in their first few years at McMaster from Faculties other than Health Sciences.
We offer two dates (same offering) in January each year. Check out the Office of the Provost website for more information: provost.mcmaster.ca/faculty-research/new-faculty-resources/
Tenure, Permanence & Promotion Workshop for Chairs, Directors & Administrators
As Chair or Director, navigating through the Tenure, Permanence, and Promotion (T/P/P) process, at times, can have its challenges. This workshop promises to provide Chairs, Directors and Administrators with:
- An overview of the Policy and Regulations with Respect to Academic Appointment, Tenure and Promotion*
- An overview of the teaching portfolio
- Remarks and guidance on policy and process-related issues from each of the six Faculty T/P Committees
- An opportunity to ask questions
Day: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Learn more and register here.
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Other workshops and programs
The Office of the Provost also offer other workshops and programs (such as Tenure, Permanence & Promotion workshops) throughout the year. Information can be found on the Office of the Provost website: provost.mcmaster.ca/faculty-events/
If you have any questions, please contact:
Cara-Jane Dempsey, Office of the Provost
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