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UPUI Preparing Future Faculty Program announces its Fall Symposium, Preparing for the Academy, Friday, November 11, 2011 at the University Place Conference Center. The one-day symposium offers graduate students, post docs, and faculty from a multitude of disciplines an opportunity to learn and interact with peers and colleagues from IUPUI, Indiana University School of Medicine, Butler University, Rensselear Polytechnic Institute and The Ohio State University. Topics of panel discussions include How the Academy Really Works, Transitioning into the Professoriate, Faculty Considerations such as Legal Issues with Technology and Promotion and Tenure along with Mentoring and Professional Growth. Small group, interactive roundtables will allow participants to craft a successful candidate statement or hone an in-progress proposal. A keynote luncheon features Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, who earned tenure by age 30. Dr. Strayhorn will offer advice and commentary on being a Quick Starter in Academia. There is no cost to participate. Register online at https://www.research.net/s/PFF. In order to participate in the complimentary meals and reception, please register by Thursday, November 10, 2011. There will be limited on-site registration available on the day of the event. For a full agenda and list of speakers, visit HERE. IUPUI PFF Scholars will receive:
3 Professional Development (O) units for attending the full day symposium, or 1 (O) unit for attending the luncheon only. 1 Teaching (T) unit for attending the interactive Roundtables on Crafting a Successful Candidate Statement or Writing to Win-Publishing and Proposals.
