September 10, 2024

Learn about the new Public Engagement Research Option (PERO) at Illinois. In this overview of PERO, information on what PERO involves and a step-by-step timeline was be provided. Attention was also devoted to helping faculty decide whether PERO is appropriate for them.

Session Facilitator: Eva Pomerantz, Professor, Psychology and Director, Center for Social & Behavioral Science

Resources: PERO session slide deck

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Description:

• Why does it take so long to make a change on campus? 
• What does a “decentralized” campus mean and how does it impact you as an early career faculty member?
• Why is it so difficult to require _______ for the whole campus?
• What is the difference between our campus and the ones located in Chicago and Springfield?
• How are salaries and raises determined?
• Who decides on retentions and how are these managed?

Whether or not you are new to campus this year, this session is for you! In this highly interactive session, we will pull back the curtain on the “ins and outs” of our campus. We will share insights on how our university functions, including a look at structures, policies, and decision-making processes. 

Understanding the intricacies of how things work at Illinois can be empowering as you learn to navigate campus processes more efficiently, make informed decisions, engage with others responsibly, and take full advantage of the many resources and opportunities our university has to offer.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Speaker: Dr. Kelvin K. Droegemeier, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Science and Policy

Drawing on his experience and deep knowledge as a decades long researcher, administrator, and policy expert, Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier discussed what the new generation of scholars need to master to be successful in academia. In this highly interactive session, Dr. Droegemeier shared his insights, answered questions, and challenged participants as they considered their roles, responsibilities, and opportunities in the context of their individual scholarly program and personal circumstances.

Dr. Droegemeier’s book is available for download through Box or through MIT Press. Please note that if you choose to purchase a hard copy of the book, all proceeds are donated to student scholarships at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Resources:

• Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise session recording
• Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise session presentation slides
• Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise book information
• ATMS 491: Foundations of Academic Research and Creative Activity course announcement

Thursday, May 6, 2021

The Promotion and Tenure process on our campus is undergoing a major overhaul, with a proposed implementation of the changes in Fall 2021. In this workshop, we will share what’s changing, ideas for what you can do now as you prepare your dossier for your annual, 3rd year, and P&T review, and resources to help you as we transition into our enhance P&T system.

Panelists

• Amy Ando, Provost Fellow and Professor of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
• Eva Pomerantz, Provost Fellow and Professor of Psychology

Thursday, December 10, 2020

• Are you interested in creative solutions to challenging problems?
• Are you already part of an interdisciplinary research team?
• Do you want to form a team or be a part of one and not know where to start?
• Do you have questions about how interdisciplinary and team research is handled in promotion and tenure?

If you said YES to any of these questions, join us to learn about the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary and team research. Our expert panel will share insights on getting your work off the ground and help you work through challenges to ensure your team’s sustained success. We will also discuss how interdisciplinary and team research is treated in promotion and tenure.

Workshop Goals

• Gain knowledge and skills to successfully engage in interdisciplinary and team research at Illinois.
• Share tips, strategies, and resources for conducting interdisciplinary and team research.
• Understand how interdisciplinary research is handled in promotion and tenure.

Panelists

• Antoinette Burton, Director, Humanities Research Institute and Professor of History
• Neal Cohen, Director, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience Program, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine
• Eva Pomerantz, Provost Fellow, Acting Director of the Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Professor of Psychology
• Gene Robinson, Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, and Professor of Entomology

Thursday, December 12, 2019

In this workshop, we will focus on strategies to mentor students by aligning expectations between faculty member (mentor) and students (mentees). We will also share effective approaches when providing constructive feedback in person, at a distance, across multiple mentees, and within appropriate personal boundaries.

Workshop Goals

• Gain knowledge and skills to successfully engage in interdisciplinary and team research at Illinois.
• Share tips, strategies, and resources for conducting interdisciplinary and team research.
• Understand how interdisciplinary research is handled in promotion and tenure.

In this workshop, we will discuss the requirements and strategies for preparing your teaching statement for your promotional dossier. You will also have an opportunity to engage in small group discussions and gain valuable information and advice on what to include and highlight in your teaching statement.

Workshop Goals

• Acquaint participants with the dossier preparation requirements at Illinois.
• Provide an overview of processes used to review dossiers by P&T committees.
• Share tips, strategies, and resources for writing teaching statements.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

In this workshop, we will discuss the requirements and strategies for preparing for your third-year review. You will also have an opportunity to engage with experienced colleagues and gain valuable insights and advice as you position yourself for successful Promotion and Tenure.

Workshop Goals

• Acquaint participants with the preparation requirements for third-year reviews at Illinois.
• Provide an overview of processes used in review third-year dossiers.
• Share tips, strategies, and resources for preparing dossiers.

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Take this time to reflect on your daily work practice. What’s working and what’s not? How can you get the work done that you need to do, build relationships with mentors and sponsors, and have a life?

At this workshop, we will share strategies to help you sustain your overall well-being as you manage your time, effort, and energy dedicated to your research, teaching, and service.

Thursday, May 3, 2018

In this workshop, we will discuss the requirements and strategies for preparing your dossier for Promotion and Tenure. You will also have an opportunity to engage in small group discussions with experienced colleagues and gain valuable information and advice as you position yourself for successful P&T.

Workshop Goals

• Acquaint participants with the dossier preparation requirements at Illinois.
• Provide an overview of processes used to review dossiers by P&T committees.
• Share tips, strategies, and resources for writing research, teaching, and service statements.