Faculty Development

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to helping its faculty achieve their full potential in research, teaching and outreach. Junior and seasoned faculty alike need new ideas and inspirations from time to time, and when challenges arise, it can be helpful to have a place to turn for information about resources to help address those challenges. Bookmark this page (or subscribe to the RSS feed) to keep up with new opportunities, resources and links to help you in various areas of your work life.

Faculty Development—challenges, resources, and opportunities

CALS is pleased to launch this website with the start of the 2009-2010 academic year. As faculty, we face many challenges to keep our research, teaching, and outreach missions in balance with a healthy lifestyle and a forward moving career. This website provides information and links to help you achieve these goals. Please feel free to contact CALS Director of Faculty Development, Professor Leann Tigges, with suggestions or questions.

Research

UW—Grants for Retraining, Renewal, and Faculty Development

Applicants should submit proposals to dept. chair/director. Check with your chair for your department’s due date. Proposals should relate to Institutional Faculty Development Plan. more »

Workshop on Laboratory Management

Help on running your research lab and managing your research team. more »

Teaching

2010 Teaching and Learning Symposium: Taking the Next Step (Putting Good Intentions into Action)

Call for Proposals for Conference Sessions or Post-Conference Workshops The annual Teaching & Learning Symposium provides an opportunity for faculty, staff, post-docs, and graduate students to share best practices, celebrate accomplishments, discuss new pedagogy, and explore themes of mutual interest in a community of educators dedicated to enriching the learning experience on campus. more »

UW Science Alliance

Science outreach and informal science education for the state of Wisconsin more »

Professional Life

UW Leadership Institute

An opportunity to explore the meanings of work and personal styles of leadership more »

Family Leave

Supporting faculty and staff who face family-related issues that may interfere with their work schedules. more »

Time Management Advice

For new and "not so new" faculty..... more »