For the Professional
For the Professional workshops focus on mentoring, leadership, and faculty growth at all career stages. From advising and peer mentoring to department-level leadership and career development, these sessions support faculty as they guide students, colleagues, and themselves through meaningful professional pathways.
Additional resources:
- Department chairs can access the Faculty180 Chair Dashboard to find resources and guidance on the various reviews and reporting features in the platform.
Fall 2026 Workshops
| Date | Session Title | Description | Registration Survey | Meeting Link / Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 1:00-3:00 | New Department Chair Orientation Series - Kickoff Meeting | This session is for New Department Chairs. A meeting invitation and link to join the meeting will be sent via Outlook. | ||
| September 1, 2026 10:00-11:00 | Faculty180: Tenure and Promotion Candidate Q&A | This session is offered to candidates submitting PADs for tenure and/or promotion in September 2026. In this session candidates will receive a tutorial on the technical aspects of submitting the PAD in Faculty180. Following the tutorial will be a time for Q&A. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Tenure and Promotion Candidate Q&A | Join Tenure and Promotion Candidate Q&A |
| September 1, 2026 1:00-3:00 In-Person: Heart Institute, Rooms A-D | Fall 2026 Updates for Department Chairs | This session is facilitated in collaboration between the Provost and the Chair of the Faculty and will address emerging and timely topics relevant to Department Chairs. | In-Person: Heart Institute, Rooms A-D | |
| September 3, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Post-Tenure Review Faculty and Unit Administrator Training | This session is offered to faculty submitting PTR packets in September 2026. In this session faculty will receive a tutorial on the technical aspects of submitting the packet in Faculty180. Following the tutorial will be a time for Q&A. In this session unit administrators will also learn how to assist faculty in reviewing draft materials and how to move the packet to the committee after the deadline. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Post-Tenure Review Faculty and Unit Administrator Training | Join Post-Tenure Review Faculty and Unit Administrator Training |
| September 8, 2026 2:00-3:00 | New Department Chair Orientation Series - Faculty Manual from the Lens of a Chair | This session is for New Department Chairs. A meeting invitation and link to join the meeting will be sent via Outlook. | ||
| September 9, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Entering Activities and What to Expect in Faculty180 this Year | This training will provide faculty with an overview of Faculty180 Activity Reporting and how to enter and update activity records. Faculty will learn about other features available in Faculty180 like generating vitas, Dossier, and how Faculty180 will facilitate various personnel actions in the year ahead. This session is open to all faculty, but may be most beneficial to new faculty. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Entering Activities and What to Expect in Faculty180 this Year | Join Entering Activities and What to Expect in Faculty180 this Year |
| September 15, 2026 4:00-5:00 In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 | Find Your Flow | Bring your yoga mat and join colleagues in a relaxing flow with deep stretches, meditative breathing and stillness. Facilitated by Cara Gohn | Register for Find Your Flow | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| September 17, 2026 2:00-3:00 | Post-Tenure Review - Updates and Training for Chairs and Personnel Committee Chairs | This session will provide basic guidelines and updates from the Chair of the Faculty regarding the post-tenure review process. Facilitated by Donna Roberson | Register for Post-Tenure Review - Updates and Training for Chairs and Personnel Committee Chairs | Join Post-Tenure Review - Updates and Training for Chairs and Personnel Committee Chairs |
| September 22, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Tenure & Promotion Committee Training | This session will provide instructions on how Unit Tenure & Promotion Committees will use Faculty180 to record recommendations for tenure and/or promotion. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Tenure & Promotion Committee Training | Join Tenure & Promotion Committee Training |
| September 29, 2026 10:00-12:00 In-Person: MCSC 249 | Embracing Positional Power and Building a Culture of Trust | Department chairs occupy a unique position between faculty and administration, often leading through influence as much as authority. This session explores how chairs can build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with empathy, transparency, and credibility to create a healthy and productive departmental culture. This is the first in a series of workshops this year that will be facilitated by Zayd Abukar with EAB. | Register for Embracing Positional Power and Building a Culture of Trust | In-Person: MCSC 249 |
| September 29, 2026 12:00-1:00 In-Person: Lake Laupus | Lap the Lake | Join OFE staff and faculty colleagues for a walk around Lake Laupus on your lunch hour for time to connect and enjoy the Fall weather. Facilitated by Cara Gohn | Register for Lap the Lake | In-Person: Lake Laupus |
| October 7, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Tenure Track Reappointment Training for Candidates and Unit Administrator | This session will cover how candidates will complete and submit the PAD for Reappointment within Faculty180 in Spring 2027. In this session unit administrators will also learn how to assist faculty in reviewing draft materials and how to move the PAD to the committee after the deadline. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Tenure Track Reappointment Training for Candidates and Unit Administrator | Join Tenure Track Reappointment Training for Candidates and Unit Administrator |
| October 8, 2026 8:00-9:30 | New Department Chair Orientation Series - Personnel-Related Topics | This session is for New Department Chairs. A meeting invitation and link to join the meeting will be sent via Outlook. | ||
| October 8, 2026 10:00-11:00 | Updates from the ECU Chair of the Faculty | The Chair of the Faculty will provide an overview of recent and ongoing updates to the Faculty Manual. Facilitated by Donna Roberson | Register for Updates from the ECU Chair of the Faculty | Join Updates from the ECU Chair of the Faculty |
| October 12, 2026 12:00-12:30 | Faculty180: Scholars@ECU Tutorial | Learn how to maximize your faculty profile in Scholars@ECU. Scholars@ECU is the ECU’s public facing faculty profile platform. The data populated in Scholars@ECU is generated from the Faculty180 profile and professional activity information. This session will cover a tutorial of how to enable a fully enhanced profile, add a headshot and biography, and provide information on how to create a unique profile from the data you’ve already populated in Faculty180. Facilitated by Cara Gohn | Register for Scholars@ECU Tutorial | Join Scholars@ECU Tutorial |
| October 13, 2026 10:00-12:00 Hybrid: In-Person Location: Rivers 128 | Promotion & Tenure Workshop | During this workshop, participants will hear an overview of campus policies and procedures related to promotion and tenure as well as tips and updates for developing a Personnel Action Dossier (PAD). Individuals from various colleges will be on hand during breakout sessions to share advice and answer questions about PAD construction and about navigating the reappointment, promotion, and tenure process. Facilitated by Donna Roberson | Register for Promotion & Tenure Workshop | Join Promotion & Tenure Workshop |
| October 14, 2026 11:00-12:00 In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 | Treat Your Shelf (Book Exchange) | Come together with OFE staff and colleagues for a book swap. Participants are invited to bring up to 5 gently used books and exchange them for new reads to take home. This informal gathering offers a chance to discover new authors, share recommendations, and connect with friends across campus through a shared love of reading. Facilitated by Cara Gohn | Register for Treat Your Shelf (Book Exchange) | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| October 14, 2026 2:30-4:00 | New Department Chair Orientation Series - Budget-Related Topics | This session is for New Department Chairs. A meeting invitation and link to join the meeting will be sent via Outlook. | ||
| October 19, 2026 1:00-3:00 | Bridging Department and Instructional Priorities | Department chairs play a critical role in connecting institutional goals with departmental realities. In this session, participants will explore strategies for translating university priorities into meaningful action, making informed decisions about where to focus their time and energy, and communicating priorities in ways that build alignment and engagement. This is the second in a series of workshops this year that will be facilitated by Zayd Abukar with EAB. | Register for Bridging Department and Instructional Priorities | Join Bridging Department and Instructional Priorities |
| October 21, 2026 10:00-12:00 Hybrid: In-Person Location: Rivers 128 | Fixed Term Faculty Appointments and Advancement Workshop | During this workshop, participants will hear an overview of campus policies and procedures related to appointments and developing a Professional Portfolio for Advancement in Title. Individuals from various colleges will be on hand during breakout sessions to share advice and answer questions about portfolio construction and about navigating the subsequent appointment and advancement processes. Facilitated by Donna Roberson | Register for Fixed Term Faculty Appointments and Advancement Workshop | Join Fixed Term Faculty Appointments and Advancement Workshop |
| November 2, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Post Tenure Review Committee Training | This session will provide instructions on how the Unit Committees will use Faculty180 to complete the post tenure review. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Post Tenure Review Committee Training | Join Post Tenure Review Committee Training |
| November 4, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Tenure & Promotion Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps | This session will cover the next steps unit administrators will take in Faculty180 for the 2026-2027 Tenure & Promotion Candidates. Next steps include recording the recommendation, completing electronic forms, and sending the PAD forward to the Dean. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Tenure & Promotion Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps | Join Tenure & Promotion Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps |
| November 10, 2026 12:30-2:00 | Putting your Best Foot Forward: Self-Advocacy in Your PAD | The PAD is meant to represent your academic career for people who are assessing your record for reappointment, promotion and tenure. But one size does not necessarily fit all. This workshop is designed to provide guidance for how to best package your accomplishments, helping you advocate for yourself throughout the various personnel processes that require the PAD. Facilitated by Kristen Myers | Register for Putting your Best Foot Forward: Self-Advocacy in Your PAD | Join Putting your Best Foot Forward: Self-Advocacy in Your PAD |
| November 10, 2026 1:30-3:00 | New Department Chair Orientation Series - Topics Related to University Policy and Legal Issues | This session is for New Department Chairs. A meeting invitation and link to join the meeting will be sent via Outlook. | ||
| November 13, 2026 9:00-10:30 | The Path Toward Full Professor: Is there a Roadmap to this destination? | Are you thinking of pursuing full professorship? Do you have a plan? This session will include ways to construct a plan of action from associate to full including conversations about possibilities toward promotion. This session will not be recorded. Facilitated by Angela Lamson | Register for The Path Toward Full Professor: Is there a Roadmap to this destination? | Join The Path Toward Full Professor: Is there a Roadmap to this destination? |
| November 16, 2026 1:00-3:00 | The Art and Science of Behavioral Change | Leading change in higher education requires more than a compelling vision—it requires an understanding of how people respond to change. Participants will learn a practical framework for leading change initiatives, building stakeholder buy-in, overcoming resistance, and creating the conditions for sustainable implementation and long-term success. This is the third in a series of workshops this year that will be facilitated by Zayd Abukar with EAB. | Register for The Art and Science of Behavioral Change | Join The Art and Science of Behavioral Change |
| November 17, 2026 2:00-3:30 In-Person: Main Campus Student Center 253 | New Faculty Connect | We hope that the fall semester is going well. As your first semester comes to an end, we hope you will join us to connect with one another and faculty colleagues for an opportunity to ask the questions that you may not have thought about during your onboarding process. Whether you attended New Faculty Orientation facilitated by the OFE, had a one-on-one consultation with someone in in our office, or were onboarded after the start of the semester, we invite you to join us for New Faculty Connect on November 17th from 2:00-3:30. This session will include an introduction with the Chair of the Faculty, a Q&A with a faculty panel, and breakout sessions with faculty representatives. Facilitated by Cara Gohn | Register for New Faculty Connect | In-Person: Main Campus Student Center 253 |
| November 18, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Post Tenure Review Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps | This session will cover the next steps unit administrators will be taking in Faculty180 for post tenure reviews. Next steps include completing electronic forms and sending the packet forward to the Dean. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Post Tenure Review Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps | Join Post Tenure Review Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps |
| December 2, 2026 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Advancement in Title Candidates & Unit Administrator | This session will cover how candidates will complete and submit the Professional Portfolio for Advancement in Title within Faculty180 in Spring 2027. In this session unit administrators will also learn how to assist faculty in reviewing draft materials and how to move the Portfolio to the committee after the deadline. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Advancement in Title Candidates & Unit Administrator | Join Advancement in Title Candidates & Unit Administrator |
Spring 2027 Workshops
| Date/Time | Session Title | Description | Registration Survey | Meeting Link / Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Entering & Updating Activities | This training will provide faculty with an overview of Faculty180 Activity Reporting and how to enter and update activity records. Faculty will learn how records entered in their activities will translate to the annual report generated for their evaluation. Note: This training session will not cover the logistics of the annual evaluation process. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Entering & Updating Activities | Join Entering & Updating Activities |
| January 14, 2027 1:00-2:30 | New Department Chair Orientation Series - Orientation to the Role of a Chair from REDE | This session is for New Department Chairs. A meeting invitation and link to join the meeting will be sent via Outlook. | ||
| January 25, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Advancement in Title Committee Training | This session will provide instructions on how the Unit Committees will use Faculty180 to record recommendations for advancement in title. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Advancement in Title Committee Training | Join Advancement in Title Committee Training |
| January 26, 2027 2:00-4:00 | Conflict Management | Conflict is an inevitable part of academic leadership, but it can also be a source of growth and innovation when managed effectively. This session equips chairs with practical tools for navigating difficult conversations, understanding the root causes of conflict, and fostering productive dialogue within a shared governance environment. This is the fourth in a series of workshops this year that will be facilitated by Zayd Abukar with EAB. | Register for Conflict Management | Join Conflict Management |
| January 27, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Tenure Track Reappointment Committee Training | This session will provide instructions on how Unit Tenure Committees will use Faculty180 to record recommendations for reappointment. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Tenure Track Reappointment Committee Training | Join Tenure Track Reappointment Committee Training |
| February 3, 2027 4:00-5:00 | Find Your Flow | Bring your yoga mat and join colleagues in a relaxing flow with deep stretches, meditative breathing and stillness. Facilitated by Cara Gohn | Register for Find Your Flow | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| February 10, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Advancement in Title Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps | This session will cover the next steps unit administrators will be taking in Faculty180 for the 2025-2026 Advancement in Title Candidates. Next steps include recording your recommendation, completing electronic forms, and sending the Portfolio forward to the Dean. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Advancement in Title Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps | Join Advancement in Title Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps |
| February 16, 2027 1:00-3:00 In-Person: MCSC 249 | Spring 2027 Updates for Department Chairs | This is the second in the sequence of sessions co-facilitated by the Provost and the Chair of the Faculty and designed to address current topics relevant to Department Chairs. | In-Person: MCSC 249 | |
| February 17, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Tenure Track Reappointment Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps | This session will cover the next steps unit administrators will be taking in Faculty180 for the 2025-2026 Tenure Track Reappointment Candidates. Next steps include recording your recommendation, completing electronic forms, and sending the PAD forward to the Dean. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Tenure Track Reappointment Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps | Join Tenure Track Reappointment Unit Administrator Training - Next Steps |
| February 23, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Annual Evaluation Training for Faculty | In this session faculty will learn how to submit their annual report in Faculty180 for the annual evaluation process. Included in the training will be a brief overview of how to update and add professional activities that generate in the annual report. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Annual Evaluation Training for Faculty | Join Annual Evaluation Training for Faculty |
| February 24, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Next Academic Year Tenure & Promotion Candidate and Unit Administrator | This session will cover the initial steps required of Candidates and their Unit Administrators for the Tenure Promotion PADs being submitted in Faculty180 in September 2026. Topics covered include: Candidates uploading documents to share with external reviewers, electronic method for unit administrators to collect external review letters, candidates sharing draft PAD documents with unit administrators, where to find instructions and resources, and general tips and tricks. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Next Academic Year Tenure & Promotion Candidate and Unit Administrator | Join Next Academic Year Tenure & Promotion Candidate and Unit Administrator |
| March 16, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Branch Out! | Calling all plant lovers, enthusiasts and green thumbs! Join other faculty across campus to swap plant clippings with your fellow flora fanatics. Plan ahead by propagating a favorite plant from home, plant some seeds for new spring growth, or gather cuttings to share with others. Facilitated by Tori Jackson and Madeleine Griffith | Register for Branch Out! | In-Person: Joyner Library 1008 |
| March 17, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Annual Evaluation Training for Chairs and Evaluators | This session will provide evaluators instructions on how to complete annual evaluations for faculty submitting annual reports in Faculty180. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Annual Evaluation Training for Chairs and Evaluators | Join Annual Evaluation Training for Chairs and Evaluators |
| March 23, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Annual Evaluation Training for Faculty | In this session faculty will learn how to submit their annual report in Faculty180 for the annual evaluation process. Included in the training will be a brief overview of how to update and add professional activities that generate in the annual report. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Annual Evaluation Training for Faculty | Join Annual Evaluation Training for Faculty |
| April 6, 2027 11:00-12:30 | Reappointment, Promotion, Tenure Webinar | During this webinar, participants will hear an overview of campus policies and procedures related to promotion and tenure as well as tips and updates for developing a Personnel Action Dossier (PAD). Facilitated by Donna Roberson | Register for Reappointment, Promotion, Tenure Webinar | Join Reappointment, Promotion, Tenure Webinar |
| April 7, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Lap the Lake | Join OFE staff and faculty colleagues for a walk around Lake Laupus on your lunch hour for time to connect and enjoy the Spring weather. Facilitated by Cara Gohn | Register for Lap the Lake | In-Person: Lake Laupus |
| April 15, 2027 7:00pm-8:00pm | Pretzel Baking Workshop | If you’re into baking, consider celebrating National Pretzel Day a little early this year with Dr. Tim Madden. Born and raised in the town where Auntie Anne’s was founded, Tim will teach you how to make, shape, and bake soft pretzels during an online event. In just about an hour, you’ll learn some fun pretzel facts, bakeware recommendations, livestreaming tips, and a bonus recipe for delightful little almond macarons that just happen to be gluten-free. You can play along at home with the included recipe and you’ll be all set to make your own soft pretzels to celebrate the official National Pretzel Day on April 26th. Facilitated by Tim Madden | Register for Pretzel Baking Workshop | Join Pretzel Baking Workshop Soft Pretzel Recipe |
| April 21, 2027 12:00-1:00 | Faculty180: Annual Evaluation Training for Chairs and Evaluators | This session will provide evaluators instructions on how to complete annual evaluations for faculty submitting annual reports in Faculty180. Facilitated by Amber Carter | Register for Annual Evaluation Training for Chairs and Evaluators | Join Annual Evaluation Training for Chairs and Evaluators |
*(DE) This session is aligned with the ECU Distance Education Continuing Education Requirement
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact ECU’s ADA coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252-737-1018 or ada-coordinator@ecu.edu
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