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

Jul 31 2026
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Featured Event

Finance Friday #2

July 31, 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Get cleared. Get confident. Get ready for fall. Finance Friday is designed to help you complete everything you need before the semester begins...
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...
Aug 31 2026
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Event

First Day of Fall Classes

August 31, 2026, All day
Welcome back, Koalas! This is the first full day of Fall classes for the semester and module 1.
Aug 31 2026
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Event

"The How and Why Library" & "The Architecture of Memory"

August 31 - September 28, 2026, All day
The How and Why Library Exhibition Dates: Monday, August 31 - September 28, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m...
Oct 8 2026
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Event

"Masses of the Undone" and "The Yoke and The Maw"

October 8 - November 19, 2026, All day
Masses of the Undone Exhibition Dates: Thursday, October 8 - Thursday, November 19, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. - 7...
Dec 3 2026
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Event

Graduating Senior Exhibition

December 3 - 10, 2026, All day
Graduating Senior Exhibition Exhibition Dates: Thursday, December 3 - Thursday, December 10, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 5:00...

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."