Faculty Leaders Series

The Faculty Leaders lunch series equips department chairs, division chiefs, and faculty directors with the knowledge and skills they need for success. Faculty Leaders will learn how to develop leadership skills, build community and manage people, facilitate change, and solve problems commonly encountered in their roles.

Registration and Contact: Faculty leaders will receive emails to register for each session. If you have questions, please contact Joan Johnson, Director for Faculty, Office of the Provost, at faculty@northwestern.edu.

2024-25 Schedule
Time: noon-1:30 p.m., lunch provided

Table showing schedule for Faculty Leaders Series
Date and time	Topic	Facilitators
Oct. 1	Critical Conversations: Build your communication skills for uncomfortable conversations	Sarah Klaper, University Ombuds
Oct. 30	Teaching in Turbulent Times: Conversation about resources and best practices for teaching in turbulent times	Veronica Womack and Denise Drane, Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching
Nov. 13	Managing Conflict: How do you successfully navigate and lead others when you are challenged by key stakeholders such as graduate students and faculty colleagues?	Adam Goodman, Director of the Center for Leadership
Jan. 15	Department Mentoring Programs: What are the best practices for outstanding faculty mentoring programs at Northwestern?	Faculty panel
Feb. 12	Managing Change: How can you identify goals, pathways, and processes to manage change in your unit?	Adam Goodman, Director of the Center for Leadership
March 10	Developing and Promoting Teaching Track/NTE Faculty: Best practices for working with these faculty on a promotional path	Faculty panel
April 9	Managing Staff: How do you manage staff and set expectations for faculty interactions with staff in your unit?	Adam Goodman, Director of the Center for Leadership