New Faculty Retreat
The next COM-T New Faculty Retreat is scheduled for August 16, 2024.
We invite COM-T faculty to join us to learn more about the College of Medicine – Tucson. Connect with colleagues across the College and start planning your career as a faculty member at COM-T.
Agenda
8:45 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome and Introductions
- Welcome remarks from the Dean.
- Brief overview of the purpose and goals of the retreat.
- Introductions among the group
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Session 1: Understanding COM-T Culture
- Presentation on the history, mission, and values of the College of Medicine – Tucson.
- Interactive discussion: What does it mean to be a faculty member here?
- Small group activity: Brainstorming session on how to contribute positively to the college culture.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Session 2: Navigating Resources and Support Services
- Overview of available resources and support services for faculty (research support, teaching assistance, career development, etc.).
- Interactive Q&A session: Participants can ask questions and share experiences.
- Small group activity: Scenario-based discussion on utilizing resources effectively.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Session 3: Understanding the Policies and Expectations of Faculty at COM-T
- Small group activity: Scenario-based application of policies
- Large group discussion and Q&A
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Session 4: Personal and Professional Development
- Presentation on strategies for personal and professional growth in academia (time management, career advancement, etc.).
- Interactive workshop: Goal-setting exercise, with participants setting one personal and one professional goal for the upcoming year.
- Small group discussions: Sharing goals and strategies for achieving them.
12:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Next Steps
- Recap of key takeaways from the retreat.
- Encouragement for ongoing collaboration and support among faculty members.
- Announcement of follow-up activities or resources available for further development.
- Thank you and closing remarks.
Additional Resources:
The New Faculty Checklist provides a list of items, with links, that may be useful for new faculty.
The Banner New Provider Onboarding provides a welcome video, resources and a contact sheet.