A scholar, mentor and community builder  

Michael S. Williams, Ph.D., faculty fellow for the Office of the Provost, pays it forward, ensuring future scholars have opportunities for growth and impact. 

Feeling connected 

Assistant Teaching Professor Sonita Simelus shares her personal experience with Connection, a program that provides support and resources for faculty members.  

Photo Gallery: Connection Faculty Research Showcase

During Show Me Research Week, we partnered with the Office of the Provost to present a two-day faculty research showcase. View our photo gallery below!

Being Empowered, Making an Impact 

As a first-generation college student in a bicultural, bilingual marriage, Melissa Hauber-Özer was not sure if Connection was a good fit for her. However, after joining, she found it was exactly where she needed to be.

Building a stronger community  

International faculty member, Hsin-I Sydney Yueh, journeys from new faculty to connected scholar with Connection faculty group.

Faculty group Connection empowers professor through academic shift 

School of Nursing Assistant Professor, Alisha Johnson finds support and encouragement in career switch to research from faculty group Connection.

The work is never done 

Dr. Vovanti Jones, M.D, Ph.D., assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital shares how she uses her medical gift to impact the community.

Photo Gallery: Connection

Connection is a faculty support program designed for faculty members primarily assistant and early associate level professors.