Faculty-Staff Edition - Sept. 20
Events & Exhibits
Don't miss the Inclusive Community of Practice session Sept. 23: Mindful mentorship
Who do you mentor? By whom are you mentored? In this session we will discuss mentoring scenarios from the perspectives of the mentor and mentee to consider how we can get the most out of these formative relationships.
Future Forward event Sept. 25 to feature futurist Heather McGowan, initiatives panel discussion
Internationally renowned future-of-work strategist Heather McGowan will speak on higher education challenges, followed by a panel discussion with the leaders of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s strategic initiatives on how Academic Futures priorities are advancing our commitment to furthering the public good.
Top Stories of the Week
Board of Regents appoints distinguished professors, receive preliminary enrollment numbers and CU system strategic plan update, more
At its regular meeting, the CU Board of Regents heard preliminary enrollment numbers for the four campuses; received an update on the CU system strategic plan, awarded four ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty members the appointment of distinguished professor and more.
4 ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty members become distinguished professors
One of the highest CU system honors, four faculty members from the Boulder campus are now distinguished professors, recognized for their outstanding contributions as researchers and educators.
Interdisciplinarity Working Group report to post for campus review Oct. 1
The report offers a number of concrete recommendations anchored in institutional change for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, including the creation of teaching academies and formation ofÌýan interdisciplinary incubator.
Accreditation: Campus review and input period open through Oct. 13
A four-week campus review period is now available, allowing all faculty, staff and students the opportunity to review the report and provide feedback. Join the process!
Research News
When natural disaster strikes, men and women respond differently
Women take cover or prepare to evacuate more quickly but often have trouble convincing the men in their lives to do so, according to a study on how gender influences response to disaster. It also found traditional gender roles and power dynamics resurface, and female voices often go unheard.
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