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Dean’s Council on Faculty Affairs

Dean’s Council on Faculty Affairs

Enhancing Faculty Life, Growth, and Recognition

A standing committee dedicated to advancing career development, mentorship, and faculty well-being across the College of Medicine, Tucson.

Accomplishments, Accolades, and Announcements

About the Council

The Dean’s Council on Faculty Affairs is a College of Medicine standing committee that works to strengthen faculty life through policy development, mentorship support, and recognition of faculty excellence. The Council advises the Dean on key issues such as promotion and tenure, recruitment and retention, and faculty development.

Key Responsibilities

•    Develop and implement programs that enhance faculty careers
•    Support faculty mentoring and leadership development
•    Create and review policies relevant to faculty affairs
•    Recognize outstanding faculty contributions through awards
•    Advise the Dean on faculty-related matters including promotion, tenure, recruitment, and retention

Featured Programs and Activities

•    Mentoring Awards: Annual awards recognizing outstanding faculty mentors who foster the development of others
•    Faculty Appreciation Events: Events that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of faculty to the College
•    Career Development: Workshops and initiatives to support professional growth and leadership

Get Involved / Request Support

Let the Council Support Your Career

The Council welcomes faculty input on ways to enhance professional development and support across the College. Faculty may also request assistance with launching or expanding initiatives that align with the Council’s mission.

Submit an Idea or Request Support

Council Members

Kristian Doyle, PhD

Kristian Doyle, PhD

Associate Professor, Immunobiology
Associate Professor, Neurology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Associate Professor, BIO5 Institute
Associate Professor, Neurosurgery
Associate Professor, Neuroscience-GIDP
Research Scientist, Arizona Center on Aging
520-626-7013
doylekr@arizona.edu
Lalitha Madhavan, MD, PhD

Lalitha Madhavan, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Neurology
Associate Professor, Medicine
Associate Professor, Applied BioSciences - GIDP
Associate Professor, Neuroscience - GIDP
Associate Professor, Physiological Sciences - GIDP
Associate Professor, Clinical Translational Sciences
Associate Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Associate Professor, Evelyn F McKnight Brain Institute
Associate Professor, BIO5 Institute
Member of the Graduate Faculty
520-626-2330
lmadhavan@arizona.edu
Indu Partha, MD

Indu Partha, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Tucson Campus, Department of Medicine
Vice Chair, Academy of Medical Education Scholars (AMES)
520-694-4000
ipartha@arizona.edu

Resources and Policies

College of Medicine resources, policies, and guidelines are supported by the Council.
•    Promotion & Tenure Guidelines
•    Faculty Development Resources
•    Mentorship and Leadership Tools
•    Archive of Past Award Recipients
•    Archive of Past Communications and Activities
•    College of Medicine News