The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that we are hosting two workshops with Dr. P. Gabrielle Foreman. Dr. Foreman is a MacArthur Fellow and an award-winning educator, author, scholar, and mentor. You are encouraged to read more about Dr. Foreman on her website.
Details about the two workshops being offered can be found below.
Recruiting and Retaining Scholars from Underrepresented Groups
Thursday, February 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This workshop provides financial contexts, testimonies, and strategies to help institutional leaders recruit and retain scholars from underrepresented groups across the pipeline from graduate students through senior faculty.
It identifies surprisingly common pitfalls that can not only encourage students and faculty to accept other offers, but also cause costly and long-term reputational damage to departments and institutions.
Who it’s for: Academic Deans, Department Chairs, and Directors of Graduate Programs
To express your interest in participating in this workshop, please submit the required information on this form no later than February 5: https://forms.office.com/r/LJLmB14bkC
Individuals selected for participation in the workshop will be notified approximately one week in advance of the workshop. Selected participants must be able and willing to fully engage in this interactive workshop in-person on the Fairfax campus.
Getting to Your Goals: Much More than Mentorship
Friday, February 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Participants in this workshop compose a professional “board of advisors” that can help advance their career goals in more specific, less stressful, and more successful ways than the conventional singular mentor model ever could.
Attendees identify the specific elements of support and input they need at this juncture of their careers and identify people who can fill those roles. They reflect on how to create reciprocal relationships, identify what their potential board members can do most easily, and discuss how to identify and approach those on their list.
Who it’s for: While the workshop is composed with early and mid-career faculty in mind, senior scholars and administrative leaders often find it incredibly helpful.
To express your interest in participating in this workshop, please submit the required information on this form no later than February 5: https://forms.office.com/r/d4Z1ynx4ad
Individuals selected for participation in the workshop will be notified approximately one week in advance of the workshop. Selected participants must be able and willing to fully engage in this interactive workshop in-person on the Fairfax campus.
January 25, 2024