Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, 5 to 8 p.m.
University Club, Center Parc Stadium

Celebrating Faculty Excellence is an annual dinner honoring outstanding faculty who have been recognized for excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and mentoring, along with newly appointed/re-appointed Regents’ Professors and Distinguished University Professors.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Via WebEx

This session will take tenure track faculty through the various steps in the promotion and tenure process. Tenured faculty and administrators will share their perspectives on navigating the process. This event will include time for a Q&A.

Register for either workshop here (you will need your campus ID and password to access the form):

• Registration Form

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Center East

Path to the Professoriate is aimed at providing Ph.D. students with insights on opportunities available in academic careers, in addition to practical knowledge about the processes of job searches, building a national scholarly reputation, and the ins and outs on how to thrive as a faculty member.

Registration is free and open to Georgia State Ph.D. students in their 3rd year and beyond. All disciplines are welcome. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

A registration form link has been sent to GSU Ph.D. students; reminder emails will be sent to Ph.D. students.

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Via WebEx

The Office of Faculty Affairs is providing virtual check-ins for new faculty this academic year, providing an open space to build community, ask questions, and cover general information. The sessions for new faculty from academic year (AY) 2023-24 are open regardless of appointment type or rank.

Register here:

• Oct. 19

Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
Noon to 1 all dates
Via Webex (Registration form link to be sent to chairs and administrators)

This virtual event provides chairs and administrators with the opportunity to discuss how the academic year is progressing, in addition to the latest developments in faculty affairs. Attendees are welcome to enjoy lunch during the event.

Friday, October 20, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
75 Piedmont Ave., Suite 340

Please join us for a discussion on career and community building as Professors of Practice, Experts in Residence, and Artists in Residence on Friday, October 20.

Presented by the Office of Faculty Affairs, this facilitated discussion continues our Building Careers and Communities Series for non-tenure track (NTT) faculty. Each workshop in this series focuses on a specific group of NTT faculty, providing information and resources on growing careers, as well as an opportunity to meet colleagues with similar experiences.

A registration link will be sent to professors of practice, experts in residence and artists in residence this August via email.

Friday, Oct. 20, 3 to 5 p.m.
Jim Cherry Auditorium (CL 1100), Clarkston Campus
and via Webex

At this presentation at the Clarkston Campus of Perimeter College, the Office of Faculty Affairs will discuss available teaching resources, service opportunities and professional development workshops offered through OFA.

To further encourage connection, the last 30 minutes of our program will be an opportunity to network and socialize with presenters and fellow attendees.

Scheduled presenters include:

• Corrie Fountain, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Cirleen DeBlaere, Director of Faculty Development
• Mindy Stombler, Faculty Associate for Achievement and Strategic Initiatives
• Mandy Swygart-Hobaugh, Head of Research Data Services, University Library
• Representatives from the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education (CETLOE)
• Representatives from Georgia State’s Faculty Affinity Groups

The presentation will also be provided virtually and recorded for your convenience; to get the live Webex link, registration is required.

Register for this event here.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, 9 a.,m. to 1 p.m.
Center Parc Stadium

These workshops will help academic leaders to better ensure that the individual workloads of faculty are appropriate and balanced. This session is for all department chairs and directors.

Faculty Wellness Workshop Series

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, 2 to 3 p.m.
Via Webex

Winter break marks the end of a rigorous semester, a time to potentially unwind and regroup, and a transition to the spring semester. This training will discuss setting the stage for an intentional break by presenting and practicing tools of goal-setting and boundary-setting. This hour-long training will include resources and activities.

Faculty can register here.

Faculty Wellness Workshop Series

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, 11 a.m. to Noon
Via Webex

As the semester begins, we often find ourselves trying to get into a productive rhythm. This training will focus on the skills of setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals and time-management to meet the myriad responsibilities of faculty. This hour-long training will include resources and activities.

Faculty can register here.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, 12 to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, 2024, 12 to 1 p.m.
Via Webex – registration link to be sent to chairs and administrators

This virtual event provides chairs and administrators with the opportunity to discuss how the academic year is progressing, in addition to the latest developments in faculty affairs. Attendees are welcome to enjoy lunch during the event.

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Via Webex

Faculty Wellness Workshop Series

Friday, April 19, 2 to 3 p.m.
Via Webex

The summer semester is right around the corner! It is a time where faculty teach, engage in writing, and hopefully make time for rest. This training will focus on mapping out a successful summer that meets your specific needs. This hour-long training will include resources and activities.

Faculty can register here.

Full details to be sent in invitation to department chairs. This will be an invitation-only event.