UA Little Rock Faculty Mentoring Program (FMP) Schedule 2023-2024
[All meetings will be held virtually, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., and will be recorded for access later.]
Sept. 14, Thursday
- Topic: Faculty Mentoring Program Introduction and Overview
- Welcome
- Program kick off
Oct. 12th, Thursday
- Topic: Introduction to UA Little Rock (university structure and faculty milestones)
- The journey of a faculty member
- Remarks from special guests
- Understanding the university structure
- Review of milestone faculty documents
- Host: Dr. David Montague
Nov. 9th, Thursday
- Topic: Annual Review & Third Year Review (panel discussion among chairs)
- Panelists: Department chairs from CHASSE, DCSTEM, & CBHSS
- Recording of additional content from Dr. Hune, Associate Professor of Education and Graduate Advisor for Special Education, available in Blackboard Org.
Dec. 7th, Thursday
- Topic: The Pillar of Teaching
- Host: Dr. Kristen McIntyre; Professor of Applied Communication & Director, UA Little Rock Communication Skill Center
Jan. 25th, Thursday
- Topic: The Pillar of Research
- Host: Dr. Avinash Thombre, Professor of Applied Communication
Feb. 8th, Thursday
- Topic: The Pillar of Service
- Hosts: Dr. Laura Barrio-Vilar; Associate Professor of English and Co-Director of the Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence (ATLE) & Dr. Karen Kuralt; Interim Associate Dean, Graduate School and Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
March 14th, Tuesday
- Topic: The Stuff Not Talked About: Grants/Contracts, Networking, & Combos
- Host: Dr. John Talburt; Professor of Information Quality & Information Quality Program Coordinator
April 11th, Thursday
- Topic: Cultural Awareness and Self-care
- Hosts: Ms. Sharon Downs; AVC for Student Affairs, Wellness and Inclusion & Dr. Mia Phillips; AVC for Student Affairs and Director of the Multicultural Center
May 9th, Thursday
- Topic: FMP program close-out session & fellowship
- Host: Dr. David Montague
