Connection

Connection is a faculty support program designed for both tenure-track (TT) and non-tenure-track (NTT) faculty, and is geared towards those who are interested in fostering a supportive environment for all faculty. While most participants are assistant or early associate level faculty, Connection is open to all faculty at any level who are interested in working on professional development, strategic planning, wellness, and building community in a collaborative environment and with a holistic approach. Faculty who meet the participation requirements receive a stipend towards their professional development funds each semester, and faculty may participate for multiple semesters, as the programming varies each year.

Connection is built around four areas of support:

  1. Connecting to people and building community,
  2. Connecting to supports to progress through the tenure and/or promotion process,
  3. Connecting to people and resources on campus to support passions, interests, and as faculty holistically, and
  4. Connecting with purpose as scholars and teachers

Connection gathers monthly during the academic year for whole group and small group meetings on various professional development, strategic planning, and community and wellness topics related to the four points listed above.

Connection is facilitated by Shruti Rana, Assistant Provost for Strategic Faculty Initiatives.

For questions about the program, please contact Brooke Hartman (HartmanEm@missouri.edu) in the Provost’s Office.

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