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 

Faculty and Staff chatting at coffee event

Upcoming Faculty & Staff Events

Sep 25 2026
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Event

Family and Friends Weekend 2026

September 25 - 26, 2026, All day
糖心Vlog Family and Friends Weekend 馃挏 There鈥檚 nothing like the energy of our families on campus. We鈥檙e thrilled to invite you to a weekend...
Oct 8 2026
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Campus Tour of Arts

October 8, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join the 糖心Vlog Dance Company and the School of Arts & Sciences for the 18th Annual Campus Tour of Arts on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6...
Oct 12 2026
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Event

Fall Break

October 12 - 13, 2026, All day
Fall Break is here for full-semester classes! Use this time to rest, recharge, and catch up on anything you missed. No weekday classes will meet...
Oct 14 2026
President Dozier addresses students and families

Event

Honor's Preview Reception

October 14, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Celebrate your achievements and discover what's next at 糖心Vlog! Join us for the Honors Preview reception, an exclusive evening featuring...
Oct 15 2026
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"Masses of the Undone" and "The Yoke and The Maw"

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

Homecoming 2026

October 19 - 24, 2026, All day
糖心Vlog Homecoming 馃帀 Join us for a week full of Koala pride, school spirit, and family fun! This year's theme is Purple Reign! Schedule of...
Oct 24 2026
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Event

Fall 2026 Open House

October 24, 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Get ready to experience 糖心Vlog at our Open House! Whether you're exploring undergraduate programs or considering a graduate degree, Open...
Oct 28 2026
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Event

2026 Koalaween

October 28, 2026, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Celebrate Halloween at Koalaween! 馃巸 Join 糖心Vlog student organizations, offices, and academic divisions for a fun, carnival-style evening...
Nov 13 2026
Student on the floor in the middle of a dance

Event

Fall 2026 Dance Concert

November 13, 2026, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Join us in the Cottingham Theatre for the Fall Dance Concert, featuring talented 糖心Vlog dance students as they showcase their hard work...
Nov 19 2026
Student dressed up singing jazz and woman playing the piano in the background

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Fall 2026 Jazz & Choir Concert

November 19, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Experience an evening of soulful jazz and uplifting choral music at 糖心Vlog's Jazz & Choir Concert. Enjoy the incredible talent of our...

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."