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Archived Material

This webpage is dedicated to archiving presentation material older than three years from the various workshops hosted by Academic Affairs. Materials include PowerPoint presentations and additional supportive material.  

 

  • Faculty Bag Lunch Series
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    2019-20


    Academic Advancement: From Associate to Full Professor - February 25, 2020

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    You're the Boss: Managing Your Team - February 6, 2020

    Presentation


    Grantwriting - January 9, 2020

    Presented by Distinguished Research Professor of Anthropology and Women and Gender Suad Joseph.

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    Supporting Students: Connecting with Campus Resources - November 6, 2019

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    Vignettes


    Supporting Graduate Student Mental Health - October 23, 2019

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    2018-19


    Worklife Integration: Caring for Your Family, Your Career, and Yourself - May 30, 2019

    Presentation

    Scenarios


    Academic Advancement (Post-Tenure): From Associate to Full Professor - April 23, 2019

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    Academic Advancement (Pre-Tenure): Dossier Preparation for Merit and Promotion - April 16, 2019

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    ALL FACULTY SESSION: Recognizing and Responding to Bullying and Abrasive Behaviors - February 19, 2019

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    Grantwriting - January 22, 2019

    Presented by Distinguished Research Professor of Anthropology and Women and Gender Suad Joseph.

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    Mentoring Graduate Students - January 16, 2019

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    Research Development - November 7, 2018

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  • Department Chair Bag Lunch Series 
  • 2019-20


    Academic Advancement: The Role of the Department Chair (Part 2) - March 5, 2020

    This session is a continuation of the discussion from Part I held in Fall 2019.

    Presentation


    Conflict of Commitment Policies: APM 025 & 671 and OATS (Outside Activities Tracking System) - February 11, 2020  - CANCELLED


    Academic Disability Issues: A Chair's Guide to Navigating Sensitive Ground - January 23, 2020

    This session focuses on the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty.

    Presentation

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    2020 Summary

    Resource List


    Academic Advancement: The Role of the Department Chair (Part I) - October 29, 2019

    This session focuses on issues regarding voting procedures, barrier and 2.0 step actions, and providing support to Associate Professors in their continued advancement.

    Presentation

    2018-19


    New Issues in Academic Affairs - June 20, 2019

    This session focuses on important changes and updates on academic personnel matters, information on national and international awards, and other critical information related to academic personnel will be provided in order to prepare you for the 2019-20 academic year. 

    Presentation


    Lecturer with Security of Employment Series: Q&A about LSOE, LPSOE, and SLSOE - May 8, 2019

    This session provides information about the LSOE series.

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    Academic Advancement: the Role of the Department Chair - April 11, 2019

    This session provides information about the advancement process.

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    Conflict Management for Department Chairs - March 7, 2019

    This session focuses on overcoming conflict aversion, strategies for intervening, and techniques for addressing the aftermath.

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    ALL FACULTY SESSION: Recognizing and Responding to Bullying and Abrasive Behaviors - February 19, 2019

    This session focuses on exploring strategies for identifying, understanding and responding to bullying and other forms of abrasive behaviors.

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    Mentoring Faculty for Success - February 13, 2019

    This session focuses on mentoring strategies to use with new faculty as well as more senior members of a department.

    Presentation

    Launch Committee Handouts


    Academic Disability Issues: A Chair's Guide to Navigating Sensitive Ground - January 24, 2019

    This session focuses on exploring the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty.

    Presentation

    Handouts


    Ask the Vice Provost: Open Q&A with VP Phil Kass - November 29, 2018

    Open discussion and interactive session to help answers questions related to serving effectively as a department chair.

    Follow-up Information from Department Chair Bag Lunch


    Unit 18 Lecturers: A Primer for Chairs - October 25, 2018

    This session focuses on the unique requirements of the Unit 18 Lecturer contract, with special focus on what the Chair's responsibilities are in relation to Lecturer appointments, workload, academic reviews, and mentoring. 

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    2017-18


    Update for Chairs: New Issues in Academic Affairs - June 20, 2018

    This session highlights the important changes and updates on academic personnel matters, technology updates and other critical information designed to prepare incoming and current chairs for the 2018-19 academic year.  

    Presentation


    Academic Advancement: Update for Department Chairs - March 14, 2018

    Delve into voting procedures, ballots and other Step Plus-related topics.

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    Campus Violence: What Faculty Should Know - March 1, 2018

    Presentation - PPT

    Presentation - Video


    Conflict Management for Department Chairs - February 1, 2018

    This bag lunch is an interactive conflict management session that includes approaches to prevention, strategies for intervening, and techniques for addressing the aftermath.

    Presentation

    Handouts


    Academic Disability Issues: A Chair's Guide to Navigating Sensitive Ground - November 30, 2017

    According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 50% of all adults experience a chronic or major illness. When that illness strikes a faculty member, it critically impacts the faculty member, the department and, of course, students. Explore the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty. 

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    2016-17


    Academic Personnel 101B - What's New in Academic Personnel? - June 21, 2017

    This session highlights the important changes and updates on academic personnel matters, technology updates and other critical information designed to prepare incoming and current chairs for the 2017-18 academic year.  

    Presentation


    Unit 18 Lecturers - A Primer for Chairs - April 26, 2017

    This session focuses on the unique requirements of the Unit 18 Lecturer contract, with special focus on what the Chair’s responsibilities are in relation to Lecturer appointments, workload, academic reviews, and mentoring.

    Presentation


    Academic Advancement - Update for Department Chairs - April 5, 2017

    This bag lunch session provides key information about the advancement process for faculty.

    Presentation


    Is it Bullying? - Awareness, Understanding & Strategies in Dealing with Abrasive Behaviors - February 22, 2017

    According to a recent UC Campus Climate Survey, 24% of UC Davis respondents "believed that they had personally experienced exclusionary, intimidating, offensive and/or hostile conduct." Explore strategies for identifying, understanding and responding to bullying and other forms of abrasive behaviors.

    Presentation

    Handout


    Faculty Disability Issues - A Chair's Guide to Navigating Sensitive Ground - February 2, 2017

    Explore the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty.

    Presentation

    Handouts


    Conflict Management for Department Chairs - November 30, 2016

    This conflict management session offers preventative approaches and practical application of intervention strategies for department chairs dealing with conflict in various settings.

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    Handout

     

    2015-16


    101B: What's New in Academic Personnel? - June 22, 2016

    We will discuss important changes and updates on academic personnel matters, information on national and international awards, technology updates and other critical information related to academic personnel. This informative session is designed to prepare you for the 2016-17 academic year. 

    Presentation

    Handouts


    Conflict Management - June 1, 2016

    Department chairs often find themselves at the forefront of complex conflicts with the responsibility of being resolvers. This session is an interactive conflict management session that includes prevention approaches and a practical application of intervention strategies. 

    Presentation


    Is it Bullying? Awareness, Understanding & Strategies for Dealing with Abrasive Behaviors - April 21, 2016

    This session will help academic leaders build an inclusive department while developing an understanding and response to bullying and other forms of abrasive behaviors. 

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    Where's Professor Gunrock?: Everything You Need to Know about Faculty Leaves and Accommodations - February 11, 2016
    According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 50% of all adults experience a chronic or major illness.  Join us as we explore the shared responsibilities in providing reasonable accommodations and managing medical leaves for UC Davis faculty.

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    Rethinking Mentoring: How to Build Communities of Inclusion, Support, and Accountability - January 6, 2016
    This discussion focuses on common problems pre-tenure and post-tenure faculty members experience and why traditional mentoring programs fail to meet those needs, proposes alternative framework for mentoring, and presents best practices in mentoring pre-tenure, under-represented and mid-career faculty.

    Presentation

    Handouts


    The Chair's role in Academic Advancement - October 22, 2015
    This session provides key information about the Advancement process as well as an opportunity to ask questions about this important area for our faculty

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    Managing Productive Faculty Meetings - October 15, 2015
    This session will explore strategies and best practices for fostering effective, productive and inclusive faculty meetings.  Dr. John Vohs shares ideas on how Chairs and Directors can improve department meetings and facilitate successful meeting outcomes.  

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    2014-15 


    Academic Personnel 101B -- What's New in Academic Personnel - June 17, 2015
    This session is open to new and returning Chairs and Directors. A budget update was provided by Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Kelly Ratliff, followed by other topics of interest such as changes and updates on academic personnel matters, information on national and international awards, technology updates and other general updates related to academic personnel. This is an informative session to prepare chairs for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    Academic Personnel 101A: Process & Best Practices for Dept. Chairs - June 3, 2015
    This session is specifically designed for new and incoming chairs and directors and focuses on the basics of the academic personnel process. Returning chairs, especially those who manage academic advancement issues for departments/programs, can also benefit from this session as well.

    Presentation


    Conflict Management - February 18, 2015
    This interactive session provided prevention approaches and practical intervention strategies.

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    Handouts


    Managing Accommodation and Medical Leave Issues - January 14, 2015
    This session focused on legal aspects as well as best practices for handling medical leaves and disability issues. 

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    Handouts


    Managing Productive Faculty Meetings - November 20, 2014
    This session explored strategies and best practices for fostering effective, productive and inclusive faculty meetings. The group shared ideas and experiences on how Chairs and Directors can improve department climate and efficiency by ameliorating common forms of faculty meeting dysfunction.

    Presentation




     
  • Associate Professor Workshops and Events
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    2017-18


     Sabbaticals: Getting Away and Getting Ahead - May 23, 2018

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    Academic Advancement for Associate Professors - April 19, 2018

    Promoting to full professor requires putting together a dossier that attests to national standing in your disciplinary area, excellent teaching, and significant University and public service. Vice Provost Kass discusses each of these areas of evaluation along with the Step Plus system of advancement. 

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    Campus Violence: What Faculty Should Know - March 1, 2018

       Presentation - PPT

       Presentation - Video


    Service: How Much and What Kind? - January 17, 2018

    With advancement to tenure come new expectations regarding service – departmental, campus, and beyond.  How does an associate professor meet those expectations while still continuing their research and teaching?  How much service is the right amount, and what kind really “counts” in the Step Plus advancement system? 

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    Working Strategically with Mentors Towards Advancement - November 8, 2017

    This session featured former Vice Provost Maureen Stanton as she identified best practices for getting the academic support and advice needed from mentors while navigating the promotion process. This session also provided an opportunity to pinpoint unmet needs and draft solutions in cultivating relationships to propel your career forward.

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    Teaching, Students and Classroom Issues - October 26, 2017

    With the start of a new quarter, you may be thinking about questions like these: How do I establish an inclusive, supportive learning environment? Who can guide me to help a distressed student? What can I learn about teaching undergraduates from an award-winning colleague? Find ways to effectively navigate these questions by learning from experienced staff and faculty.

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    2016-17


    Associate Professor Forum - March 2, 2017

    Learn about the merit and promotion process, faculty work-life program and benefits, and service requirements and considerations. 

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    Is it Bullying? - Awareness, Understanding & Strategies in Dealing with Abrasive Behaviors - February 22, 2017

    According to a recent UC Campus Climate Survey, 24% of UC Davis respondents "believed that they had personally experienced exclusionary, intimidating, offensive and/or hostile conduct." Explore strategies for identifying, understanding and responding to bullying and other forms of abrasive behaviors.

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    Difficult Classroom Conversations: Navigating Controversy while Building Positive Learning Environments - January 25, 2017

    Explore techniques for managing difficult conversations while creating an atmosphere that supports productive discussion and matintains respect.

     Presentation


    Work-Life Integration and the Art of Saying "No" - November 17, 2016

    Explore the UC Davis Academic Work-Life Program and engage in discussions regarding strategies for effectively managing commitments.

      Presentation

      NCFDD Registration Information


    Building Successful Research & Project Collaborations - October 13, 2016

    Explore strategies for finding collaborative partners and navigating the collaborative relationship in the pursuit of research and project proposals. 

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    2015-16


    Building Successful Research and Project Collaborations - January 27, 2016

    Join colleagues and representatives from the Office of Research to explore strategies for finding collaborative partners and navigating the collaborative relationship. 

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    Campus Violence and the Faculty Response - December 9, 2015
    Learn more about appropriate responses in the event of a crisis-level campus incident. This session will provide information for identifying potential problem behaviors, responding to disruptive and threatening behavior, and immediate strategies to promote safety.

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    2014-15 


    Associate Professor Networking Forum - April 3, 2015
    An opportunity to engage with fellow Associate Professors and learn more about the following topics: the merit and promotion process; service requirements and considerations; and faculty work-life program and benefits.

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    Handout


    Mentoring Graduate Students - January 29, 2015
    Strategies for effective mentoring, boundary setting and balancing graduate student mentoring with other academic responsibilities. 

    Handouts


    Associate Professors Ascending: Thriving, not just surviving - February 5, 2014
    A focus on academic advancement issues as an associate professor, including suggestions and tips on progressing to full professor.

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  • New Chairs Workshop
  • Monday-Tuesday, September 14-15, 2020

    Academic Departments at UC Davis - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs

    Academic Advancement - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs

    Budget Overview - presented by Mary Croughan - Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, and Sarah Mangum- Assistant Vice Chancellor - Budget Director, Budget and Institutional Analysis

    Financial Management - presented by Matt Okamoto - Assistant Vice Chancellor and Controller, Accounting and Financial Services

    Audit and Management Advisory Services - presented by Ryan Dickson - Audit Manager, Audit and Management Advisory Services

    Recruiting and Launching New Faculty - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, and Raquel Aldana - Professor, School of Law

    Conflict of Commitment & Leaves (APM 025/671) and OATS - presented by Binnie Singh - Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, Kirsten Stevenson - Senior Campus Counsel and Kimberley Poole - Academic Personnel Manager, Academic Affairs

    The Faculty Code of Conduct, APM 015 - presented by Steve Drown - Interim Director, Academic Employee & Labor Relations

    Understanding the Privilege and Tenure Committee - presented by Julia Simon, Privilege and Tenure Committee Chair

    Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence: Issues for Chairs - presented by Danésha Nichols - Program Director and Sexual Harassment Officer, Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP)


    Tuesday, September 10, 2019 & Wednesday, September 11, 2019

    Academic Departments - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
    UCPath Overview - presented by Mary McNally - Executive Assistant Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine, Steven Roth - Academic Lead, UCPath Project, and Megan Villasenor - Assistant Director, Shared Services (Health Channel)
    Budget Overview - presented by Lisa Frace - Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance, Operations and Administration, and Ken Burtis - Faculty Advisor to the Chancellor and Provost
    Financial Management - presented by Matt Okamoto - Assistant Vice Chancellor and Controller, Accounting and Financial Services
    Audit and Management Advisory Services - presented by Leslyn Kraus - Director, Audit and Management Advisory Services
    Recruiting and Launching New Faculty - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, and Cynthia Pickett - Associate Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
    Academic Advancement - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, and Michael Rios - Vice Provost of Public Scholarship and Engagement
    Top 5 Things Chairs Need to Know about Disability Issues - presented by Fredna Karneges - Manager, Disability Management Services, and Abigail Tilden - Disability Specialist, Student Disability Center
    Conflict of Commitment and Leaves: APM 025/671 and APM 700 - presented by Daniel Gray - Director, Academic Employment and Labor Relations, and Sheila O'Rourke - Senior Campus Counsel and Special Assistant to the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
    Understanding the Privilege and Tenure Committee - presented by Julia Simon, Privilege and Tenure Committee Chair
    Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence: Issues for Chairs - presented by Danésha Nichols - Program Director and Sexual Harassment Officer, Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP)
    Managing Difficult Conversations: Planning & Best Practices - presented by Lisa Brodkey - Director, Faculty Relations and Development, and Binnie Singh - Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Affairs


    Wednesday, September 12, 2018 & Thursday, September 13, 2018

    Academic Departments - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
    Budget Update - presented by Ralph Hexter- Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, and Sarah Mangum- Assistant Vice Chancellor - Budget Director, Budget and Institutional Analysis
    Financial Management - presented by Laura Coletti - Associate Controller, Accounting and Financial Services
    Internal Audits - presented by Tony Firpo - Associate Director, Audit and Managment Advisory Services on behalf of Leslyn Kraus - Director, Audit and Management Advisory Services
    Recruiting and Launching New Faculty - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, Stephanie Nelson - Coordinator, Partner Opportunities Program, and Linda Assadian - Director, Capital Resource Network
    Financial Matters - presented by Mary McNally - Assistant Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine
    Academic Advancement - presented by Philip Kass - Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
    Accommodations for Students with Disabilities - presented by Jennifer Billeci - Director, Student Disability Center
    Rights and Responsibilities of Faculty - presented by Daniel Gray - Director, Academic Employment and Labor Relations
    Understanding the Privilege and Tenure Committee - presented by Nancy Lane - Former Privilege and Tenure Committee Chair
    Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence: Issues for Chairs - presented by Danésha Nichols - Director and Sexual Harassment Officer, Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program
    Managing Difficult Conversations - Planning and Best Practices - presented by Lisa Brodkey - Director, Faculty Relations and Development, and Binnie Singh - Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Affairs

    Handout:
    Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences Faculty Mentoring Guide

  • New Faculty Workshop 
  • Thursday, September 19, 2019


    Monday, September 24, 2018