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).

OCTOBER 2025

October 1, 2025   Effectively Managing Teams

Facilitator:   Jack Kues, PHD
Via:   Microsoft Teams
Time:  12-1:00pm

Learning Objectives:

1. Distinguish between leadership and management activities in a team
2. Identify different styles of leadership and how they apply to different types of teams
3. Utilize strategies to promote optimal functioning within teams
4. Recognize team dysfunction and its causes

October 7, 2025  Understanding your UC & UCP Benefits

Facilitators:   Sheila McCormick, Mary Uhl, & Melissa Slater
Via:   Microsoft Teams
Time:  12-1:00pm

Learning Objectives:

1. The Healthcare Benefits You Didn’t Know You Had: Uncommon Perks Revealed
2. Exploring the World with Confidence: Travel Assistance Benefits Explained
3. Mental Health Matters: How EAP and Resources Support Employee Wellness
4. Maximizing Paid Parental Leave: What Employees and Supervisors Need to Know
5. Tuition Remission: Unlocking Opportunities for Employee and Family Education
6. Understanding your Retirement Savings Opportunities

October 9, 2025  Championing Culture Building in your Department (repeat)

Facilitator:   Steven D Kniffley Jr., PsyD MPA ABPP HSP
Via:   Microsoft Teams
Time:  7-8am

Description:    Training will provide COM departments with practical tools needed to foster comprehensive excellence for students, faculty and staff. Specifically, this training will cover the following areas: conducting a cultural audit and assessing culture change and impact. 

October 21, 2025   The Yoga Of Functional Movement

Facilitator:   Mary Geibel, Glimpse Yoga LLC
Via:   Microsoft Teams
Time:  12-1pm

1. Define functional movements from head to toe
2. Align and practice what fits your body
3. Feel confident and strong as you move daily

October 22, 2025   Medpace Seminar Series:  A Brief History Of Drug Development And Milestones

Facilitator:   Medpace speaker Ajay Srivastava, MD
Via:   In person MSB E255 & Microsoft Teams
Time:  12-1pm

*   Genesis and evolution of the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, investigators, and patients

October 28, 2025   Intro to Qualtrics Survey Tools

Facilitator:   Seth Overla, Adam Webb
Via:   Zoom
Time:  12-1:00pm

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify practical applications of Qualtrics for academic departments to create meaningful value for students and faculty
2. Gain confidence in using Qualtrics as a tool for gathering insights and improving decision-making
3. Navigate the fundamentals of survey creation within Qualtrics XM
4. Explore advanced features for data collection and analysis to enhance research and teaching

NOVEMBER 2025

November 4, 2025   | The Art of Negotiation

November 12, 2025 | Medpace Seminar Series:   How Regulatory Agencies And Regulations Shape Drug Development

November 18, 2025 | Aquifer Session

November 19, 2025| The Power and Practice of Mindful Breath and Relaxation Techniques