The Faculty Advancement Series offers targeted professional development opportunities designed to help faculty excel at every stage of their careers. Led by campus experts and featuring practical, hands-on guidance, these sessions focus on the skills, strategies, and resources that support academic success at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ.
All sessions are open to faculty and academic leaders. All events take place in The Allen Memorial Medical Library, The Herrick Room, 1st Floor, from 12:30–1:30 p.m.
2025–2026 Schedule
Strategic Planning for the Academic Year
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Learn how to set priorities, allocate time, and align your goals with department and university initiatives for a successful year.
- (Multi-Week Course)
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Team Science, Team Writing: Developing Competitive Interdisciplinary Proposals
Thursday, October 9, 2025
This workshop discusses best practices for working effectively in interdisciplinary groups, building a proposal development roadmap, and co-authoring strong, cohesive submissions.
Open Access at CWRU: Publishing and Support
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Explore open access and how it can increase the reach and impact of your work. Learn about the resources available to support OA publishing, including our OA Publishing Agreements, Scholarly Commons @CWRU, and the Faculty OA Policy.
Demystifying the Promotion & Tenure Process
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Break down timelines, expectations, and best practices for navigating the P&T process confidently.
Sustaining Well-Being in Academia
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Learn evidence-based strategies to maintain work-life balance and foster resilience throughout the academic year.
Cultivating Productive Corporate Relationships
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Discover how to initiate, strengthen, and sustain collaborations with industry partners.
You, Your Students, and Generative AI
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Understand the opportunities and challenges of using AI tools in teaching and research.
Faculty Leadership and Academic Governance
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Gain insights into leadership roles, committee work, and how shared governance shapes the university’s direction.
Annual Review & Portfolio Building
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Prepare for the annual review process with practical tips for documenting accomplishments and strengthening your portfolio.
Why Participate?
Whether you are just beginning your faculty career or stepping into leadership roles, the Faculty Advancement Series provides resources, networking opportunities, and actionable strategies to help you thrive at CWRU.