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March 2025
Stay connected and informed with top updates, upcoming events, and useful information for University of Miami faculty below.
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Are you ready to network, brainstorm, and make meaningful connections with other women at the University of Miami? Join us for lunch, and a memorable afternoon of engagement and networking, hosted by the ACE Women's Network Florida Steering Committee.
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Interim Vice Provost Wilson invites you to sign up and join her for an upcoming "Walk with Wilson: With a Purpose" event
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Connect with the Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs during a faculty forum Zoom session on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Faculty can join the forum any time using the Personal Meeting ID below.
Personal Meeting ID: 540 655 8660
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We invite you to share your experience and opinions on the ’Canes Course Pack and its impact on your course. Your feedback will play a key role in enhancing this resource for both faculty and students. Thank you for your time and support!
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HR's Planning Your Path Forward series is designed to empower UM employees with essential knowledge and strategies for retirement planning. Open to all faculty and staff, as well as family members, sessions will cover:
- Financial planning, health plans, and lifestyle choices.
- Tools to plan for a successful retirement transition.
- An understanding of the UM retirement plan and withdrawal options.
- An understanding of Medicare.
- Access to actionable resources.
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Ethical and Effective Writing with AI
Curious about using AI in your writing but not sure where to start? Join the Writing Center in a hands-on workshop series to explore AI tools, discuss ethical considerations, and practice writing with AI.
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The Ed Tech Express Workshop Series offers quick, comprehensive overviews of educational technology tools in just 30 minutes. Hosted by the Learning Innovation and Faculty Engagement team, with support from the Learning Platforms team, these sessions are perfect for busy faculty looking to explore tools and decide if they’re the right fit for their teaching and students.
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Interim Vice Provost Wilson invites you to sign up for a date and time to join her on a walk around the lake on campus. Get your steps while discussing your concerns.
Can't make it to the Coral Gables campus? Request a virtual walk and join interim Vice Provost Wilson on a walk via Zoom.
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NCFDD is a nationally recognized, independent organization dedicated to supporting over 285,000 faculty, graduate students, and postdocs on their path to successful academic careers. They provide an array of resources including professional development programs, training, and mentoring support.
As an Institutional Member of NCFDD, we encourage faculty members and academic professionals from all levels to sign up for a complimentary sub-account membership. This gives you exclusive access to their expansive online resources, including an array of webinars, resources, and programs.
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UM's Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides valuable support and resources for faculty and their dependents including wellness webinars, assessments, and team/individual consultations. Learn more.
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The Faculty & Staff Engagement Hub was created to support you with helpful information and opportunities that can enhance the career conversations you are having with students, both in and out of the classroom.
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If you must cancel a class during the semester, the Toppel Career Center team of career educators can substitute and lead a workshop on many customizable topics.
We've also created PowerPoint slides on varying career topics and information that can be incorporated into any lecture for students to view without taking away any time from the curriculum. You can access the three slides we've already created, and we're happy to work with you to develop additional customized options. |
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Research shows that students look to faculty more than any other group on campus to provide career support. The University of Miami Career Champions Network was created to better prepare faculty for their career conversations with students.
Fill out the interest form below and the Toppel Career Center will follow up with more details on how to get involved.
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Teaching with AI: Seizing Opportunities and Navigating Challenges
The Learning, Innovation, and Faculty Engagement team is pleased to introduce this asynchronous self-paced course aimed at equipping faculty with the essential knowledge and practical tools for integrating generative AI into educational settings.
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The University of Miami Libraries offers introductory mindfulness sessions to support inner resilience in challenging times. Online sessions are available Wednesdays from 4:00pm - 4:45pm. Registration is required.
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Are you in need of a new professional head shot?
The Toppel Career Center offers free professional photos with its self-service professional headshot photo booth! The process is quick and easy, and you can take as many photos as you’d like. The headshot photo booth is available to all UM students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Drop by any time Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm (no appointment needed). Toppel is located right off Stanford Drive next to Hillel and behind the Pavia Garage. |
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'Canes Community Food Pantry
Any student, faculty, or staff member is welcome to stop by the food pantry during hours of operation to receive or donate items.
We are happy to accept donations and encourage donations that can easily be prepared in a microwave or easy consumption. Learn more. |
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