The Office of Faculty Affairs continues to enhance faculty development offerings this year with a special focus on building community among various faculty populations within the university. From writing circles to women+ faculty socials, there’s something for everyone to engage in.
Why it matters:
- Faculty members who are part of a supportive community in a positive work environment are more likely to report higher job satisfaction and lower burnout rates.
- Close-knit faculty communities lead to increased collaboration, higher productivity, and better student outcomes.
Mark your calendars:
- International Faculty: Join us at our Nov. 15 luncheon to meet peers from across campus and discuss issues of interest to our community.
- Faculty of Color: The annual welcome and recognition celebration event organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Color & Friends Affinity Group will be held Oct. 27. Email for more information.
- Women+ Faculty: Meet other women+ faculty at the Dec. 1 fall luncheon.
- Faculty SPACE: Interested in no-agenda meetups? Faculty SPACE is held monthly with events this fall on Nov. 9 and Dec. 6.
Driving the news:
CU Boulder was recently selected as one of eight public research universities to participate in an APLU-led initiative aimed at identifying growth opportunities around faculty recruitment, hiring, retention, and culture.
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Michele Moses leads this effort, in close partnership with leaders from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Science, Research and Innovation Office, and the institutional research team from the Office of Data Analytics.
“Through our participation in the APLU’s Aspire Alliance Institutional Change Network, we hope to better understand and create campus conditions that nurture a sense of belonging and support among our faculty, especially those who have been underrepresented in their fields and on campus,” Moses said.