Faculty Development Workshop – Event Recap

Date: January 13 - 15, 2025
Location: Various locations across the NJIT campus
Organized by: Office of Faculty Affairs

Overview

The NJIT Faculty Development Workshop successfully concluded its 3-day series, equipping faculty members with evidence-based strategies to enhance their academic careers. The event brought together tenure-track, tenured, and pre-tenured faculty for interactive sessions, keynote lectures, group activities, and case study presentations.

Key Highlights

  • Keynote Address by Dr. Nora Savage (NSF)
    Dr. Savage provided invaluable insights into grant writing and submission strategies and held one-on-one consultations for faculty members.
  • Comprehensive Workshop Sessions
    Topics covered included:
    • Educational Innovation & AI in Teaching
    • Faculty Success Strategies & Grant Administration
    • Student Affairs, Inclusive Teaching, and Service Expectations
    • Governance, HR, Compliance, and Mentorship
    • Classroom Management, Advising, and Communication
  • Professional Development Opportunity
    Faculty members who participated in all sessions became eligible for a certificate of completion and a $500 professional development support grant.

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Dr. John Pelesko, Provost and Senior Vice President addressed participants

Participants at the workshop

Deans Panel: Dean Jamie Payton, Dean Kevin Belfield and Dean Moshe Kam

Tenure-Track Faculty Panel: Dr.Jonathan Grasman, Dr. Farnaz Shakib, Dr.Kathleen McEnnis

Lecturer Panel: Dr.Chris DeSantis, Dr. Maria Stanko

Dr.Sadik, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs addressing participants

Participant's Feedback

What did you like most about the event?

•I found out information about how the university works and how other roles in the university work.
•The Deans' panel
•I like the faculty success strategies presented by deans from different schools; they are very helpful in guiding my future plan.
•Meeting with NSF program Director, Dr. Nora Savage.
•The opportunity to hear grant writing strategy and tips from seasoned veterans of both the writing and reviewing side of the equation
•The presentation by the NSF officer, and one on one discussion with her.
•Useful tips shared by experienced faculty members, information about how to write grant proposals, and available resources/opportunities/programs

Looking Ahead

The Office of Faculty Affairs is committed to continuing these initiatives. Stay tuned for future faculty development programs!