The sessions listed on this page are specifically for members of the 2024-25 Faculty Mentorship Academy. If you are not a member of the 2024-25 Cohort, please do not register for any events on this page.
Please click on the session title to see a description and to register for the event.
- Oct26Mon
Mentorship Series: Aligning Expectations - (October 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm)
Available Seats: 289 of 300
Date: October 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/217829331615595?p=xGAuu0zfJdzeh0pnfY
Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers One critical element of an effective mentoring relationship is a shared understanding of what each person expects from that relationship. Problems between mentors and mentees often arise from misunderstandings about expectations. Expectations change over time, so frequent reflection & clear communication are necessary to maintain a collaborative relationship. This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/217829331615595?p=xGAuu0zfJdzeh0pnfY Meeting ID: 217 829 331 615 595 Passcode: 9iy96Q6p Need help? | System reference For organizers: Meeting options ________________________________________________________________________________
- Oct30Fri
Strengths Part 1: Integrating Your CliftonStrengths to Enhance Faculty Career Planning - (October 30, 2026 11:00 am - 12:20 pm)
Available Seats: 24 of 40
Date: October 30, 2026 11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 150
Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers Faculty & staff juggle many responsibilities in their professional and personal lives. Individuals who can identify and leverage their areas of natural talent are more likely to be successful in planning their careers and experiencing a fulfilling life. Join us to identify your strengths foundation and learn how you can integrate that knowledge into improving your career, research, professional practice, teaching, service, and work/life integration. Participants should take the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsQuest) assessment for this session through the University Career Center at www.strengthsquest.ttu.edu. Lunch will be provided at this session!
- Nov3Tue
Strengths Part 1: Integrating Your CliftonStrengths to Enhance Faculty Career Planning - (November 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm)
Available Seats: 280 of 300
Date: November 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: Virtual Session
Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers Faculty & staff juggle many responsibilities in their professional and personal lives. Individuals who can identify and leverage their areas of natural talent are more likely to be successful in planning their careers and experiencing a fulfilling life. Join us to identify your strengths foundation and learn how you can integrate that knowledge into improving your career, research, professional practice, teaching, service, and work/life integration. Participants should take the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsQuest) assessment for this session through the University Career Center at www.strengthsquest.ttu.edu.
Nov9MonMentorship Series: Maintaining Effective Communication - (November 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm)
Available Seats: 293 of 300
Date: November 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216857263990260?p=ll1xDS8nscgpXPVRmr
Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers
Effective communication is foundational to successful mentoring relationships. While many recognize good communication when they experience it, mentors must deliberately cultivate and practice these skills. In this interactive session, participants will identify key characteristics of effective communication and engage in practical exercises to strengthen their mentoring dialogue.________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216857263990260?p=ll1xDS8nscgpXPVRmr Meeting ID: 216 857 263 990 260 Passcode: MA3XF3q4 Need help? | System reference For organizers: Meeting options ________________________________________________________________________________Nov12ThuCollaborative Feedback in Academic Relationships: Giving and Receiving Feedback from a Place of Connection - (November 12, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm)
Available Seats: 53 of 76
Date: November 12, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
Facilitator: Dr. Lisa Garner Santa What if giving feedback could be energizing, even enjoyable? In this session, we’ll explore how feedback, when grounded in connection and mutual respect, can become a two-way exchange that strengthens both mentoring relationships and institutional culture. Through the lens of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), we’ll examine how to move from “power over” or “power under” toward “power with,” where everyone’s needs matter. Participants will practice using observations, feelings, needs, and requests to engage in feedback conversations that are clear, kind, and co-created. When mentoring becomes a collaborative process, feedback becomes not only possible but meaningful and rewarding.
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