Ray P. Authement College of Sciences Early Career Faculty Mentoring Program
The Ray P. Authement College of Sciences provides mentoring support to our early career tenure-track faculty through mentoring sessions, at the College and Departmental levels, to help them accomplish their goals. The main objective of this mentoring is to provide awareness about research, teaching, and service expectations from the faculty during their probationary period and, very importantly, the support and guidance available to the faculty across multiple offices within the University. Typically, we will host two College level mentoring sessions each semester. Mentoring sessions for early career faculty will vary at the departmental level. These Department level session will include, but are not limited to, individual sessions with department head and senior faculty, and yearly feedback from the department head.
Fall 2023
September 2023 Early Career Faculty Mentoring Session
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Oliver Hall, room 101
The first Fall 2023 College of Sciences Early Career Faculty Mentoring Session is scheduled for 20 September 2023. During this session, Dean Ackleh will extend a warm welcome to our early-career faculty members, sharing the College's vision and outlining the objectives of our mentoring program. He will also discuss the various opportunities and support mechanisms that are available to them throughout their probationary period. Following the Dean's welcome, the University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) will make a presentation focused on research opportunities and research support (details are posted below). Pre-Award Grant Specialists assigned to the College of Sciences will be on hand for a meet-and-greet and to answer questions.
“Where do I start?”: Working with the Pre-Award Office (ORSP) to Develop & Submit Proposals for Sponsored Project Funding
Abstract: Do you need external funds to support the great work that you are doing? The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is here to help you navigate the grant writing process from proposal development to submission! During this presentation, we will outline the overarching mission of research at UL Lafayette, highlight services available, identify potential funding opportunities, and provide tips for a successful experience. Pre-Award Grant Specialists assigned to the College of Sciences will be on hand for a meet-and-greet and to answer questions.
A working lunch will be provided. (Attendance is limited to the early career faculty who received invitations.)
November 2023 Early Career Faculty Mentoring Session
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Oliver Hall, room 101
The November 2023 College of Sciences Early Career Faculty Mentoring Session is scheduled for 29 November 2023. Provost Jaimie Hebert and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dianne Olivier will lead the discussion.
Attaining Tenure and Promotion and Academic Affairs Institutional Support
Provost Jaimie Hebert will discuss the tenure and promotion process at UL Lafayette. He will cover topics such as an Assistant Professor's contribution to teaching, research, and service during the probationary period, the difference between meeting annual performance and tenure requirements, and the timeline for applying for tenure and receiving a decision.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dianne Olivier will discuss professional development support and opportunities available through the Office of Student and Faculty Excellence (Faculty Affairs), including faculty research travel grants, professional development travel grants, Advance Undergraduate Research grants, National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) resources, and an overview of available faculty resources.
A working lunch will be provided. (Attendance is limited to the early career faculty who received invitations.)