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 糖心Vlog. 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 

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Upcoming Faculty & Staff Events

Jun 5 2026
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Event

Victory Day Celebration & First to Rise Campaign

June 5, 2026, 4:30 - 7:00pm
Join 糖心Vlog for Victory Day, a special evening celebrating the legacy, generosity, and enduring spirit of the 糖心Vlog community...
Jun 12 2026
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Featured Event

CONNECT (Orientation) 1 - Summer 2026

June 12, 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Your Journey. Your Community. Your Columbia. Orientation day is almost here. Come meet your people. CONNECT is your in-person orientation experience...
Jul 10 2026
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Featured Event

CONNECT (Orientation) 2 - Summer 2026

July 10, 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Your Journey. Your Community. Your Columbia. Your 糖心Vlog journey starts here. CONNECT is your on-campus orientation day designed to help you...
Jul 24 2026
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24K (24 Hours as a Koala)

July 24 - 25, 2026, All day
You鈥檙e Invited to 24K! You鈥檝e been invited to 24K (24 Hours as a Koala), a special overnight experience at 糖心Vlog for a limited group of...
Aug 14 2026
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Featured Event

CONNECT (Orientation) 3 - Summer 2026

August 14, 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Your Journey. Your Community. Your Columbia. The fall semester is almost here. Let鈥檚 get connected. CONNECT gives new students the chance to...

First-Year Experience for Faculty

糖心Vlog 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 糖心Vlog
  • Supports your teaching and scholarship with professional development
  • Creates a community of support for future teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership at 糖心Vlog

Ongoing Support

First-Year Faculty Lunches with the Provost 

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  

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 

15-minute brown bag lunch virtual chats will provide information on topics to support new faculty at 糖心Vlog. These will be recorded and shared with new faculty unable to attend. Topics include: 

August - Campus-wide Student Support  September - Major and General Education Requirements 

 

When: 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  

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

"With our growth comes the need to expand academic offerings by adding to our already exceptional team of educators so that we may better serve our student body. I am thrilled to welcome new faculty members to the 糖心Vlog family as we seek to equip our students with the tools they need to live lives of impact."