COVID-19: Please be aware that until further notice, all Faculty and Staff Toolkit sessions have been suspended.
2020 Faculty Lunchtime Toolkit Series Schedule
All sessions held in Frohring Auditorium Biomedical Research Building BRB105 usually on the third Tuesday of the month (except for joint faculty/staff sessions), from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Beverages and cookies will be provided.
Topics
- January 21 Promotion for Faculty in the Non-Tenure Track
- February 18 Promotion & Tenure for Faculty in the Tenure Track-Cancelled; to be rescheduled
- March 17 Never Too Young (Or Old) to Start Retirement Planning
- *April 21 Employment Law
- *May 19 A.L.I.C.E. Training
- *June 16 Conflict Management
*Joint Staff and Faculty Toolkit Session
2020 Staff Lunchtime Toolkit Series Schedule
All sessions held in Frohring Auditorium Biomedical Research Building BRB105 usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except for joint faculty/staff sessions), 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.
Beverages and cookies will be provided.
Topics
- January 28 Wellness
- February 25 Campus Safety: CWRU Security Information and Programs
- March 24 Stress Management
- *April 21 Employment Law
- *May 19 A.L.I.C.E. Training
- *June 16 Conflict Management
*Joint Staff and Faculty Toolkit Session
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).