Professional Development Series
The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty hosts a variety of professional development events throughout the academic year. See descriptions of our upcoming events below.
Fall 2025 Faculty Forward Professional Development Series
Faculty Forward is a series of professional development workshops designed to introduce faculty and postdocs to a range of CMU offices, resources, and support services across the university. Topics vary by session and include timely discussions related to teaching, research, service, and other key areas of professional growth.
See below for full session descriptions. All faculty and postdocs are welcome and can register for any sessions of interest. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email along with additional details closer to the event date.
Supporting Student Well-Being: Faculty Professional Development in Recognizing and Assisting Students in Distress
Presented by Community Health and Well-Being
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. ET
McKenna/Peter, Cohen University Center
This session covers:
- Key findings about the CMU student mental health experience
- Faculty’s role in supporting students, including appropriate methods
- Available CMU support resources
Building a Productive and Sustainable Scholarly Writing Practice
Presented by the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation
October 21, 2025 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET
1308 Eberly Center, Tepper Quad
This session covers:
- Research-based insights and evidence-backed strategies to enhance academic writing productivity and develop sustainable writing habits
- Interactive, hands-on activities to identify effective approaches tailored to your writing style
- Practical tools to improve focus, efficiency, and long-term success in academic writing
Building Your Online Scholarly Identity & Visibility
Presented by University Libraries
November 12, 2025 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Danforth Conference Room, Cohen University Center
This session covers:
- Strategic approaches to building a credible online identity using tools such as ORCID, Google Scholar, LinkedIn, and Scholars at CMU
- Practical guidance for managing consistent academic branding across platforms and sharing research with public, policy, and interdisciplinary audiences
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Peer review and planning activities to develop a personalized visibility strategy for long-term success
Getting Through Finals - Faculty Grab and Go Breakfast
Presented by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty
December 11, 2025 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. ET
Warner Hall 109
Join us for the final session of the year! Connect and network with fellow faculty from across the university as we reflect on key takeaways and plans for the upcoming break. Stay to enjoy breakfast on-site or grab your meal to go as you recharge at the semester's end.