2021 Faculty Toolkit Series Schedule
All sessions held via Zoom, usually on the third Tuesday of the month (except for joint faculty/staff sessions), from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Topics
- January 19 - "Senior Level Promotions for Faculty in the Non-Tenure Track" - speaker, Nicole Deming, Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs and Human Resources, SOM (recording available until June 15, 2021)
- February 16 - "Senior Level Promotions for Faculty in the Tenure Track" - speaker, Nicole Deming, Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs and Human Resources, SOM (recording available upon request)
- March 16 - "Tips for Successful Writing" - speaker, Gabrielle Parkin, Interim Director, Writing Resource Center (it can take some time before the video begins - thank you for your patience)
- April 20 - "The Business Side of Research" - speaker, Tracy Wilson-Holden, Executive Director, Research Integrity, Education & Outreach, Office of Research Administration
- May 18 - "Evaluating Opportunities" - speaker, Susan Freimark, Director of Faculty Development & Diversity, SOM
- June 15 - "Giving and Receiving Feedback" - speaker, Danielle Haslett, Manager of Human Resources, Faculty Affairs and Human Resources, SOM
- July 20 - "Tips on Lab and Project Management" - panel discussion with Kristian Baker, PhD, Darcy Freedman, PhD, MPH, and Edward Yu, PhD, followed by a question and answer period.
- August 20 - "Junior & Senior Promotions in the Non Tenure Track" - speaker, Nicole Deming, Assistant Dean, Faculty Affairs and Human Resources
- September 21 - "Financial Literacy for Faculty" - speaker, Matthew Lester, Vice Dean for Finance
- October 19 - "Who's Who and What's What in the SOM" - speaker, Susan Reichert, Executive Assistant to the Dean
- November 16 - "Being an Ally Against Implicit Bias" - speaker, Tina Lining, Director of Faculty Diversity and Inclusion
2021 Staff Toolkit Series TBD
All sessions held via Zoom.
Topics
- February 4 & 11 - 10:00 am "Fitness Anywhere" - speaker Mary Ann Dobbins, Wellness Manager and Exercise Physiologist
- November 16 - "Being an Ally Against Implicit Bias" - speaker, Tina Lining, Director of Faculty Diversity and Inclusion
Previous Faculty Toolkit Podcasts
2020
- Promotion for Faculty in the Non Tenure Track (January 21, 2020) Speaker: Nicole Deming
2019
- Yoga Benefits: Experience Accessible Tools for Your Day (November 12) Speaker: Judi Bar
- Negotiating Your Way Forward (June 18, 2019) Speakers: Mark Chance, Hope Barkoukis, and Marjorie Greenfield
- Grant Re-submission Strategies - cancelled
- Preparing Grants & Identifying Funding Sources (April 16, 2019) - canceled
- Promotion & Tenure for Faculty in the Tenure Track (March 19, 2019) Speakers: Nicole Deming, Brian Cobb, Dana Crawford, Richard Martin, Jo Ann Wise
- Promotion for Faculty in the Non-Tenure Track (February 19, 2019) Speakers: Nicole Deming, Brian Cobb, Raed Dweik, Richard Martin, and Carol Toris
- Never Too Young (Or Old) to Start Retirement Planning (January 15, 2019) Speakers: Mike Smith, Michelle Elliot, and Courtney Petkovich, TIAA (Amy Sheldon, CWRU Benefits in audience for Q & A) (podcast not available)
2018
- Best Practices and Tips for Interviewers (November 20, 2018) (podcast not available). (Handout 1). (Handout 2).
- Meditation (October 23, 2018) (Speaker: Sally Sherwin)
- Wellness - Advances, Myths & Mysteries in Successful Aging Lifestyle Strategies (September 25, 2018) (Speaker: Hope Barkoukis).
- Title IX - Sex in the Workplace: Sex, Gender Identity & Expression, Sexual Orientation, and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace (Speaker: Gia Adeen) (podcast not available).
- Social Media for Professionals: Best Practices and Tips for Success (July 17, 2017) (Speakers: Jennifer Roffey and Lindsay Lodge).
- Navigating the Research Funding Maze (May 15, 2018) (Speakers: Kristian Baker, Brian Cobb, Chris Flask, Alan Levine, and Cameron McIntyre).
- Mentoring for Mentees and Mentors (April 17, 2018) (Speakers: Martha Sajatovic, James Spilsbury, and Usha Stiefel).
- Work-Life Balance and Time Management (March 20, 2018) (Speaker: Susan Freimark) (Slides) (Handout Wheel of Life) (Handout Covey's Grid).
- Promotion for Faculty in the Tenure Track (February 20, 2018) (Speaker: Nicole Deming).
- Promotion for Faculty in the Non-Tenure Track (January 16, 2018) (Speaker: Nicole Deming).
2017
- Self-Care and Stress Management (November 27, 2017) (Speaker: Aviad Haramati).
- Identifying Students At Risk (October 17, 2017) (Speakers: G. Dean Patterson, Jr., Vicki Moore-Holzhauer).
- Mentoring for Mentees (September 19, 2017) (Speakers: Amy Hise, Abdus Sattar, & Jim Spilsbury).
- Experts vs. Novices: Different styles that can inform your teaching strategies (August 15, 2017) (Speaker: Blaine Martyn Dow) (podcast not available).
- Legal Updates for Faculty (July 18, 2017) (Speakers: Michelle Arendt, Peter Poulos).
- Teaching Clinical Reasoning Skills in the MD Curriculum (June 20, 2017) (Speaker: Michael Dell).
- Mentoring and Sponsorship for Mentors (May 16, 2017) (Speakers: Martha Sajatovic & Richard Zigmond).
- Wellness Recommendations: Good, Bad, or Purely Health Fraud (April 18, 2017) (Speaker: Hope Barkoukis).
- How to Write an Excellent Grant (March 21, 2017) (Speakers: Nicole Steinmetz & Chris A. Flask).
- Promotions and Tenure (February 21, 2017) (Speakers: Dan Anker, Peter Zimmerman, Marjorie Greenfield, Danny Manor, Robert Martin, and Martha Wright). (Presentation slides).
- Teaching Portfolios in Support of Promotion (January 17, 2017) (Speaker: Klara Papp). (Handout).(Sample MD). (Sample PhD). (Slides).
2016
- Research Team-Building Skills for Faculty (October 18, 2016) (Speakers: Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, James Kazura, & Kurt Stange).
- Sex, Gender Identity & Expression, Sexual Orientation, and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace (September 20, 2016) (Speaker: Gia Adeen) (podcast not available).
- Recognizing and Addressing Student Distress (August 16, 2016) (Speakers: Jes Sellers, G. Dean Patterson, Jr.).
- Improving Presentation (or Teaching) Skills (June 21, 2016)(Speakers: Sarah de Swart, Bill Doll). (Handout 1). (Handout 2). (Presentation Slides 1). (Slides 2).
- Grant Preparation - Advice from Successful Applicants (May 17, 2016) (Speakers: Jeff Coller, Bill Schiemann, Nicole Ward).
- Tips on Developing a Research Proposal and Budget, Finding Funding Opportunities, and Managing Your Funded Research Projects (April 19, 2016) (Speaker: Robin Bissell). (Presentation Slides unavailable).
- Promotion and Tenure (March 15, 2016) (Speakers: Nicole Deming, Brian Cobb, Peter Zimmerman, Danny Manor, Patrick Catalano, Richard Martin). (Presentation Slides).
- Difficult Conversations in the Workplace (February 16, 2016) (Speaker: Kathryn Miller).
- Teaching Portfolios (January 19, 2016) (Speaker: Klara Papp) (Handout) (Presentation Slides).
Previous Staff Toolkit Podcasts
2019
- Yoga Benefits: Experience Accessible Tools for Your Day (November 12) Speaker: Judi Bar
- Stress Management@CWRU (Speaker: Elizabeth R. Click) (August 27, 2019)
- Active Shooter Response (ALICE) Training (Speakers: Sergeant Paul Owens and Patrolman Brent Lytton) (July 23, 2019)
- Navigating the Performance Review Process (Speaker: Danielle Haslett) (June 25, 2019)
- Developing Your Career (Speaker: Michelle Lampton) (May 28, 2019)
- Never Too Young (Or Old) to Start Retirement Planning (Speakers: Mike Smith and Amy Sheldon) (April 23, 2019) - Podcast not available
- Benefits and Perks Available to You (Speakers: Amy Sheldon and Michael Kurutz) (March 26, 2019)
- Wellness Initiatives: Overcoming Barriers to Your Fitness Routine (Speaker: Mary Ann Dobbins) (February 26, 2019)
- Time Management: Managing Your Priorities (Speaker: Susan Friemark) (January 22, 2019)
2018
- Impact Solutions (CWRU Employee Assistance Program) (November 27, 2018).
- Meditation (October 23, 2018) (Speaker: Sally Sherwin).
- Wellness - Advances, Myths & Mysteries in Successful Aging Lifestyle Strategies (September 25, 2018) (Speaker: Hope Barkoukis).
- Safety in The Workplace & A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) (August 28, 2018) (podcast not available).
- Social Media for Professionals: Best Practices and Tips for Success (July 17, 2017) (Speakers: Jennifer Roffey and Lindsay Lodge).
- Navigating the Performance Review Process (June 26, 2018) (Speaker: Danielle Haslett).
- Creating Effective Relationships (May 22, 2018) (Speaker: Danielle Haslett).
- Resume Writing & Interviewing (April 24, 2018) (Speakers: Dominic Parisi & Natasha Owens). (presentation slides).
- Title IX - Sex in the Workplace (March 27, 2018) (Speaker: Gia Adeen).
- CWRU Employee Benefits.
- Wellness, Yoga, Stress Reduction - Learn About It/Experience It (January 23, 2018) (Speaker: Judi Bar). (Handout).
2017
- Self-Care and Stress Management (November 27, 2017) (Speaker: Aviad Haramati).
- 2018 Benefits & Wellness Overview (October 24, 2017) (Speakers: James Ryan and Elizabeth Click).
- Staying Safe at Work (September 26, 2017) (Speaker: Detective Sergeant Daniel Schemmel, CWRU Division of Public Safety) (podcast not available).
- Navigating the Performance Review Process (August 22, 2017) (Speakers: Danielle Haslett, Robin Bissell, Jean Holbert, Corrie Zimerla, Carolyn Washick).
- Wellness Recommendations - Good, Bad or Purely Health Fraud? (July 25, 2017) (Speaker: Hope Barkoukis).
- Employee Benefits (June 27, 2017).
- Peer Conflict Resolution (May 23, 2017) (Speaker: Michelle Lampton).
- Job Search Tools for the Internal Applicant (April 25, 2017) (Speaker: Kimberly Rossi).
- Stress Reduction and Management - Tips & Tools for Daily Balance (March 28, 2017) (Speaker: Elizabeth Click). University Wellness Relax Line 216.368.3999.
- Personal Financial Planning & Budgeting - Getting Fiscally Fit (February 28, 2017) (Speaker: Michael Zawatsky, SOFA-The Society for Financial Awareness).
- Time Management (January 24, 2017) (Speakers: Robert Hall, Michelle Lampton). (Handout).
2016
- Increasing Your Professional Visibility (November 22, 2016) (Speakers: Robert Hall, Michelle Lampton & Carolyn Washick).(Presentation slides).
- Sex, Gender Identity & Expression, Sexual Orientation, and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace(October 25, 2016) (Speaker: Gia Adeen).
- Enhancing Your Career Opportunities (September 27, 2016) (Speakers: Danielle Haslett, Kimberly Rossi).
- Navigating the Performance Review Process (August 23, 2016)(Speakers: Danielle Haslett, Robin Bissell, Jean Holbert, Corrie Zimerla, Carolyn Washick) (Presentation Slides).
- How to Manage Conflict (July 26, 2016)(Speaker: Wilbur (Bill) Leatherberry).
- Employee Resources (May 24, 2016) (Speakers: James E. Ryan, Terri Ramage-Louis, Holly Gibson, Nancy Issa, Tyler Hoffman). (HR Presentation Slides). (IT Presentation Slides). (Employee Resources add-on) (Speaker: Michael Kurutz)
- Find a Mentor - Find Your Self (April 26, 2016) (Speaker: Robert Hall). (Employee Resources add-on). (Speaker: Michael Kurutz).
- Difficult Conversations in the Workplace (March 22, 2016). (Speaker: Kathryn Miller, MD).
- ease@work Employee Assistance Program (February 23, 2016) (Speaker: Mary Sawyer). (Presentation Slides).
- Reducing Stress/University Wellness Initiative (January 26, 2016) (Speaker: Elizabeth Click).