Faculty Leaders Series
The Faculty Leaders lunch series equips department chairs, division chiefs, and faculty directors with the knowledge and skills they need for success. Faculty Leaders will learn how to develop leadership skills, build community and manage people, facilitate change, and solve problems commonly encountered in their roles.
Registration and Contact: Faculty leaders will receive emails to register for each session. If you have questions, please contact Joan Johnson, Director for Faculty, Office of the Provost, at faculty@northwestern.edu.
2024-2025 Schedule
Time: noon-1:30 p.m., lunch provided
| Date and time | Topic | Facilitators |
|---|---|---|
| October | Critical Conversations: Build your communication skills for uncomfortable conversations | Sarah Klaper, University Ombuds |
| October | Teaching in Turbulent Times: Conversation about resources and best practices for teaching in turbulent times | Veronica Womack and Denise Drane, Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching |
| November | Managing Conflict: How do you successfully navigate and lead others when you are challenged by key stakeholders such as graduate students and faculty colleagues? | Adam Goodman, Director of the Center for Leadership |
| January | Department Mentoring Programs: What are the best practices for outstanding faculty mentoring programs at Northwestern? | Faculty panel |
| February | Managing Change: How can you identify goals, pathways, and processes to manage change in your unit? | Adam Goodman, Director of the Center for Leadership |
| March | Developing and Promoting Teaching Track/NTE Faculty: Best practices for working with these faculty on a promotional path | Faculty panel |
| April | Managing Staff: How do you manage staff and set expectations for faculty interactions with staff in your unit? | Adam Goodman, Director of the Center for Leadership |