Faculty Development Opportunities at UC-COM

The Office of Faculty Affairs & Development have created new development programming for our faculty in the areas of professional development, research development, teaching and education development, and wellness. Programs in these four tracks will be offered on a monthly basis during the academic year. Complete listing of development programs being offered 2025-2026 Programs (PDF).

JANUARY 2026

JANUARY 15, 2026 Mentoring Graduate Students

Facilitator: Sean Davidson, PHD
Via: Microsoft Teams
Time: 12-1:00pm

Learning Objectives:

1. Defining the roles of a graduate student mentor in the 2020’s
2. Goals of a mentor
3. Milestones of a successful mentor/mentee relationship
4. Attracting graduate students to your lab
5. Success requires being part scientist and part psychologist

February 2026

February 3, 2026 | Male Allyship: Advocacy through the Everyday

February 5, 2026 | Conflict Management: Developing the Tools for Success in Difficult Moments

February 11, 2026 | Creating Psychological Safety in Collaborative Teams

February 12, 2026 | Championing Culture Building in your Department (repeat)

February 17, 2026 | Vision Quest:  Purpose, Identity, and Burnout in a Medical Career