Professional Development Workshops & Events
The Center for Faculty Excellence works with faculty to design workshops and supports events that cover a broad range of programs to meet their needs.
Faculty Development Workshops
New Faculty Orientation welcomes the newest members of the UST faculty, providing them with talks and discussions on the mission of the University, the Catholic Intellectual tradition, and in-depth discussions concerning the UST tenure and promotion process and the instructional resources available to them. For more information, contact Dr. Dominic Aquila, VPAA at aquilad@stthom.edu or (713) 525.2164.
Dr. Linda Nilson, Director, Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, Clemson University presents "Thinking About Teaching: Your Personal & Professional Journey" as part of the spring Faculty Study Day program January 13, 2010. Download flyer.
“Let’s Talk Teaching”: Facilitated discussions using Harvard University’s Derek Bok Video Series on College Teaching in October and November 2009; February, March and April 2010, 12:30- 1:30 PM, Ahern. Refreshments served.
The Center is co-sponsoring with the Office of Sponsored Research a Grant Incubator Workshop January 15, 2010.
The Center offers Teaching Enhancement Grants and Faculty Development Mini-Grants. Applications are available on BlackBoard.
Courage & Renewal
Parker Palmer’s writings, lectures, and research on the courage to teach is now part of a center: Courage & Renewal: Reconnecting Who You Are With What You Do. The Center for Faculty Excellence consults with the North Texas/Fort Worth office on programs and retreats for faculty. http://www.couragerenewal.org
The President Seminar Series
Each year the President’s Office hosts six lectures to showcase faculty research and to enhance interdisciplinary dialogue among the academic community. These events are open to students, staff and all others in the university.
UST Health Promotion and Wellness
The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and the well-being of individuals at the university. For more information, contact Jesselyn Purvey, Assistant Director at 713.525.3513.
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