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A peer mentoring program for early and mid-career faculty, presented by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development.

Program Objectives

The Career Advancement Series (CAS) is a peer mentoring program designed to support early and mid-career faculty in navigating academic promotion, professional growth, and leadership development. Drawing on the principles of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) — autonomy, competence, and relatedness — the program equips faculty to:

• Reflect on personal motivations and career goals
• Develop new skills and
• Explore strengths and areas for growth
• Cultivate meaningful professional relationships
• Create a values-driven plan for academic advancement

Session Schedule and Topics

All sessions will be held from 4-6 p.m.

Session 1 (In-Person) - Aug. 28, 2025

Welcome, Connection, and Orientation: Meet your cohort and program leaders. Build community and reflect on what motivates your academic path.

Session 2 (Virtual) - Sept. 18, 2025

Building Relatedness through Collaborative Networks: Strengthen mentoring and collaboration across departments. Identify strategies to build supportive and productive relationships.

Session 3 (Virtual) - Oct. 30, 2025

Fostering Autonomy in Career Development: Explore how to align your goals and academic identity with internal motivation and institutional expectations.

Session 4 (Virtual) - Jan. 15, 2026

Enhancing Competence through Skill Building: Assess your strengths and growth areas in research, teaching, and service. Strategize how to meet promotion benchmarks with confidence.

Session 5 (Virtual) - Feb. 19, 2026

Integrating Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness: Develop a personalized promotion strategy using SDT principles. Share and receive feedback on your advancement plan.

Session 6 (In-Person) - April 9, 2026

Wrap-Up and Social Gathering: Reconnect in person to reflect on your journey, celebrate growth, and look ahead.

Program Faculty

• Dr. LeChauncy Woodard, Associate Dean of Community Engagement
• Dr. Susan Raine, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development
• Dr. Biykem Bozkurt, Senior Dean of Faculty
• Dr. Ellen Friedman, Senior Associate Dean of Professionalism
• Dr. Stacey Rose, Associate Director, Center for Professionalism
• Dr. Sarah-Ann Keyes, Assistant Dean, School of Health Professions

Who Should Apply

This program is ideal for assistant and associate professors at ²ÝÁñÉçÇøÈë¿Ú who are seeking support with promotion planning, mentoring, skill development and building a fulfilling academic career.

Note:

• Space is limited to 30 faculty.
• Please do not apply if you are unable to attend all sessions.