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 The Center for Faculty Development (CFDFREEMississippi) and the Office of Online Learning (onlineFREEMississippi) are available for one-on-one consultations through email and virtual meetings.

Faculty Ambassadors are available at this link and available for one-on-one support.

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AI at USM: Insights, Challenges, and Possibilities

This spring, the USM Artificial Intelligence Taskforce, the Office of the Provost, and the Center for Faculty Development are collaborating to host a series of panels and guest speakers—both from USM and beyond—to advance discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence at USM and in higher education nationwide. 
The series will kick off with a panel discussion featuring USM faculty and students, sharing their experiences, insights, and cautions regarding the use of artificial intelligence. The session will include breakout discussions for deeper engagement among attendees. 

Friday, January 17, 2025 
1 – 2:45 pm  
Hybrid | JGH 113 & Zoom 
 

REGISTER HERE

Integrating Coursera into Course Curriculum
 
Coursera is a global online learning platform that is available (at no cost) to all Southern Miss students, faculty and staff. This one-hour virtual training session will provide faculty with guidance on how to integrate Coursera content into course curriculum.  The training will be provided by Dr. Elizabeth Hornsby, adjunct professor of communication at Southern University in New Orleans.

Friday, December 6, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm 

Virtual | Zoom

Register Here

Spring 2025 Educators’ Retreat


Empowering Scholarly Excellence: A Faculty Development Retreat
Equipping faculty to innovate and excel in research and scholarly activities

Thursday, January 16, 2025 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elizabeth Harkins Hall, room 120

For more information and registration, click here.

Program Coordinator Training: Weave 101

This session is for all new Program Coordinators, GEC Coordinators, and School Directors; experienced Program Coordinators, GEC Coordinators, and School Directors are welcome to attend as a refresher. This session will provide an overview of the Weave assessment platform. A live demonstration will be included.  

Thursday, January 9, 2025
9:30 – 10:30 am
Virtual | Zoom
Presenter:
Claire Blackwell, Institutional Assessment Coordinator
Register Here

Show Up and Write! is hosted weekly on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD), providing a quiet space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty,  staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability.  Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.  

Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this spring from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning January 30, 2025 and concluding April 24, 2025. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and do not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.

If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.

Remind Me

GRADUATE MENTORSHIP TRAINING SERIES

12-1:30 PM | Center for Faculty Development | 319 International Center

(click link to register for each session)

GRADUATE MENTORSHIP LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOPS

12:00-2:00 PM | Peck House | Hattiesburg Campus

These in-person mentoring workshop are designed to help new and continuing faculty sharpen their skills as effective and positive mentors in their work with graduate students. The workshop will be roundtable discussions of case studies of realistic interactions between graduate mentors and students. For new faculty, this workshop will also satisfy the mentorship training requirement to receive graduate faculty status.

Fall 24: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Spring 25: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Lunch will be provided at the Lunch and Learn Workshops on October 29 & March 18. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided for the Mentorship Training Series.

Cocktails & Conversations

Cocktails and Conversations

Faculty and Staff are invited to join AOP and the CFD at Mahogany Bar for an informal evening of cocktails and conversations! AOP is sponsoring this event, so come enjoy a drink and conversations with your colleagues for a lovely December evening.

 

Workshops & Events by Date

December

Cocktails and Conversations

Faculty and Staff are invited to join AOP and the CFD at Mahogany Bar for an informal evening of cocktails and conversations! AOP is sponsoring this event, so come enjoy a drink and conversations with your colleagues for a lovely December evening.

Integrating Coursera into Course Curriculum
 
Coursera is a global online learning platform that is available (at no cost) to all Southern Miss students, faculty and staff. This one-hour virtual training session will provide faculty with guidance on how to integrate Coursera content into course curriculum.  The training will be provided by Dr. Elizabeth Hornsby, adjunct professor of communication at Southern University in New Orleans.

Friday, December 6, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm 

Virtual | Zoom

Register Here

Research Development 101: Laying the Groundwork for Funding Success 

 Join us for a dynamic one-hour session that introduces the essential elements of research development. We will explore the critical steps that precede proposal writing, emphasizing the importance of thorough planning, idea refinement, and stakeholder engagement. Attendees will gain insights into how a well-structured research development process can significantly enhance the quality and competitiveness of their proposals, setting the stage for successful funding opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or new to the field, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate the research development landscape effectively. 

Learning Outcomes 
Understanding the Research Development Process: Participants will be able to identify and articulate the key steps involved in the research development process, recognizing how each contributes to the overall success of securing funding. 

Interdisciplinary Application: Attendees will learn that research development is relevant across all disciplines and that the term "research" encompasses a wide range of fields, not just lab science and STEM, encouraging a broader perspective on research initiatives. 

Enhanced Proposal Quality: Participants will gain strategies for refining their research ideas and engaging stakeholders effectively, resulting in more compelling and competitive proposals that reflect a comprehensive understanding of the funding landscape. 

Tuesday, December, 10, 2024 
9- 10:00 am  
IC 319 | Teams 

Presenter 
Erica Kennedy, Associate Vice President for Research

REGISTER HERE

January

Program Coordinator Training: Weave 101

This session is for all new Program Coordinators, GEC Coordinators, and School Directors; experienced Program Coordinators, GEC Coordinators, and School Directors are welcome to attend as a refresher. This session will provide an overview of the Weave assessment platform. A live demonstration will be included.  

Thursday, January 9, 2025
9:30 – 10:30 am
Zoom

Presenter:
Claire Blackwell, Institutional Assessment Coordinator

Register Here

Spring 2025 Educators’ Retreat

Empowering Scholarly Excellence: A Faculty Development Retreat
Equipping faculty to innovate and excel in research and scholarly activities

Thursday, January 16, 2025 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elizabeth Harkins Hall, room 120

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, CLICK HERE.

AI Conversations graphic

AI at USM: Insights, Challenges, and Possibilities

This spring, the USM Artificial Intelligence Taskforce, the Office of the Provost, and the Center for Faculty Development are collaborating to host a series of panels and guest speakers—both from USM and beyond—to advance discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence at USM and in higher education nationwide. 
The series will kick off with a panel discussion featuring USM faculty and students, sharing their experiences, insights, and cautions regarding the use of artificial intelligence. The session will include breakout discussions for deeper engagement among attendees. 

Friday, January 17, 2025 
1 – 2:45 pm  
Hybrid | JGH 113 & Zoom 

Register Here

Every Thursday | Show up and Write!  | 1 - 3 pm Teams

Show Up and Write! is hosted weekly on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD), providing a quiet space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty,  staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability.  Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.  

Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this spring from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning January 30, 2025 and concluding April 24, 2025. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and do not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.

If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.

Remind Me

 

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Center for Faculty Development
319 International Center

118 College Drive #5211
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

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cfdFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.4196

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