Faculty & Staff
Reach your potential in the areas of teaching, research, and service while achieving the vision and mission of the institution.
Professional Growth
Faculty are the foundation of the great work done for the students at Columbia College. The college is committed to building a culture of learning and professional growth for all faculty.
- Year-long program of support for first-year faculty
- Monthly professional development sessions for all faculty and staff
- Faculty Workshop series at the beginning of each semester
- Tenure and Promotion Writing Workshops each summer
- Financial support for professional activities through faculty development grants
- Opportunities for leadership within programs and across campus
- Peer Mentoring Learning Communities
- Monthly Technology Tips
- Integrated Information Literacy personalized support for course development and faculty research
- Specialized Adjunct orientation resources
Community
We also focus on personal self-care, wellness, and community-building.
- Weekly community lunch
- Monthly health and wellness activities
- Monthly faculty and staff coffee
- End-of-semester celebrations
- Summer campus community picnic
- Off-campus faculty social time following faculty meetings
- Access to fitness facilities and scheduled classes
Upcoming Faculty & Staff Events
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First-Year Experience for Faculty
Columbia College is excited to welcome new faculty to campus. We've specifically designed a year of support that:
- Provides orientation to the life of a faculty member at Columbia College
- Supports your teaching and scholarship with professional development
- Creates a community of support for future teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership at Columbia College
Ongoing Support
- First-Year Faculty Lunches with the Provost
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Monthly gatherings of all first-year faculty take place for a time of sharing about faculty experiences. Invited guests may also participate to discuss topics of interest and explore opportunities taking place on campus. Lunch is provided by the Provost's office.
When: 12:30- 1:20 p.m. (Common Hour) on select Thursdays throughout the semester.
- Peer Mentor Learning Community
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Faculty will become members of small mentor learning groups to share experiences and provide support across the first year (and beyond). Each community is expected to meet as a group at least twice a semester, and guidance from Faculty Development will be provided to include observation and discussion resources. Each member is to partner with another to complete peer observations.
When: Twice a semester on select dates throughout the semester.
- Virtual Monthly Minutes
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15-minute brown bag lunch virtual chats will provide information on topics to support new faculty at Columbia College. These will be recorded and shared with new faculty unable to attend. Topics include:
August - Campus-wide Student Support September - Major and General Education RequirementsWhen: 12:30 - 12:45 p.m. (Common Hour) on select dates throughout the semester.
- October - Sticky Teaching Situations Panel
- November - Supporting Academic Integrity & Policies
- January - Establishing a Scholarly Agenda
- February - Faculty Governance, Service, and Advocacy
- March - Teaching, Service, and Research Balance
- April - Understanding the Evaluation Process
- Campus-Wide Professional Development Series
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A set of monthly learning opportunities with fellow colleagues designed to foster community while building the capacity of our faculty and staff.
When: 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. (Common Hour) on select dates throughout the semester.
Growing & Thriving Campus
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Dr. Kristine Barnett
Program Director, Higher Education Administration