Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute on
Teaching and Mentoring
Institute ProfileO 21st yearO National in focus – 47 states & DC & PRO 250+ institutionsO 1,200+ attendanceO Largest gathering of minority Ph.D.
scholars in the nation pursuing academic careers
O Diversity of fields – STEM (57%), Soc/Beh. (17%), Edu. (12%), Hum. (6%), Bus./Man. (4%), Hlth. (4%)
Institute Profile O 100+ fields of studyO 60 workshop sessionsO Partnerships – SREB, NSF, Sloan, NIH,
NASA, Gates, McNair, FASEB, & ASCBO Recruiters - 200 representatives – 75
colleges & universitiesO Host the Biennial Sloan Directors
Meeting
Institute CurriculumO Doctoral Study Support – knowledge
and skills to successfully navigate graduate studyO Solo Success – How to Thrive in
Graduate School When You’re The ONLY ____ in Your Department
O Writing the DissertationO Handling Personality Drama in Your
Department or Lab
Institute CurriculumO Life in the Academy – Experts share
knowledge about teaching, mentoring, researchO Getting Published: Advice for ScholarsO Designing a Course for Maximum
Student LearningO Adding to Your “Value-Added”: The
Benefits of Pursuing Interdisciplinary Research as Part of You Graduate Program
Institute CurriculumO Professional Development –
Strategies for success as facultyO Networking for Personal and
Professional DevelopmentO Secrets to Running a Successful
Research ProgramO Making Ethical Decisions in Higher
Education as Faculty and Administrators
Institute CurriculumO Faculty Recruiting – Access to
qualified URM candidates.O Negotiating Your First Faculty PositionO First and Lasting Impressions:
Organizing for the Job InterviewO Climbing the Academic Ladder
Objectives for FacultyO Develop/improve mentoring skills
and strategiesO Ensure departmental environment of
supportO Develop/share effective recruiting
and retention strategies for minority scholars and faculty
O Sensitize faculty to the issues/concerns of minority scholars
2015 InstituteO Marriott Crystal GatewayO October 29 – November 1, 2015
2016 Institute: Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
Thank you!