College of Medicine – Tucson New Faculty Retreat

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will hold an event for new faculty on Aug. 16, 2024, in the Arizona Health Sciences Library.

— By invitation only —

For those invited, please reserve the morning, from 9 a.m. to noon, on your calendar to attend this New Faculty Retreat.

The event is open to new college faculty (U of A and DCC affiliates) who started between Dec. 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024. Faculty who started in calendar year 2023 also are most welcome to attend.  They, their department chairs, division chiefs and vice chairs should have received an email in late May to make them aware of this event. 

The following webpage includes the agenda and an RSVP link for the retreat.

Resources for New Faculty | Faculty Affairs (arizona.edu)

Please only RSVP if you received an invitation to attend. If you have any questions please direct them to Faculty Affairs coordinator Eva Sanchez: esanchez16@arizona.edu

Agenda

8:45 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome and Introductions

• Welcome remarks from the Dean.
• Brief overview of the purpose and goals of the retreat.
• Introductions among the group

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Session 1: Understanding COM-T Culture

• Presentation on the history, mission, and values of the College of Medicine.
• Interactive discussion: What does it mean to be a faculty member here?
• Small group activity: Brainstorming session on how to contribute positively to the college culture.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Session 2: Navigating Resources and Support Services

• Overview of available resources and support services for faculty (research support, teaching assistance, career development, etc.).
• Interactive Q&A session: Participants can ask questions and share experiences.
• Small group activity: Scenario-based discussion on utilizing resources effectively.

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Break

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Session 3: Understanding the Policies and Expectations of Faculty at COM-T

• Small group activity: Scenario-based application of policies
• Large group discussion and Q&A

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Session 4: Personal and Professional Development

• Presentation on strategies for personal and professional growth in academia (time management, career advancement, etc.).
• Interactive workshop: Goal-setting exercise, with participants setting one personal and one professional goal for the upcoming year.
• Small group discussions: Sharing goals and strategies for achieving them.

12:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Next Steps

• Recap of key takeaways from the retreat.
• Encouragement for ongoing collaboration and support among faculty members.
• Announcement of follow-up activities or resources available for further development.
• Thank you and closing remarks.