2024-2025 Calendar of Events

We will continue to schedule faculty development events for the 2024-25 academic year. Please bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates. Events and details listed are subject to change.

Events marked with a asterisk star symbol (*) are designated as part of the New Faculty Enrichment Series, but all faculty are welcome to attend any of the opportunities advertised below.

* Course Planning Workshop
Various dates/times, Jordan Hall 236
For anyone interested in getting to work on course development for the fall semester, Shelly Furuness will be offering a completely optional, pre-orientation workshop aimed at helping faculty think about and develop their course syllabi and calendars. The format of the workshop will include 1-hour of interactive, guided instruction on curriculum mapping and results-driven instructional planning with Butler syllabus templates. The second hour will be used for individual planning time and 1-on-1 support.
To best accommodate summer schedules, the same workshop will be offered at four different dates and times:

  • Monday, July 15, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 16, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • Monday, July 29, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 30, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

RSVP to facultyexcellence@butler.edu with the date of the workshop you would like to attend and any questions you may like assistance with during the workshop.

Orientation and Onboarding for UCC members and College Curriculum Committee Chairs
Tuesday, August 20, 11:00-12:00 p.m., Jordan Hall 216
In an effort to provide a smooth path forward based on lessons learned during year one with Curriculog, and to be mindful about on-boarding all curriculum committee members of the University Curriculum Committee, Shelly Furuness, a former co-chair of UCC, is leading this UCC orientation effort , with an opportunity to share a meal at Atherton following the workshop. Joining Shelly for this onboarding session will be Carol Baker and Shonda Cheever to answer Curriculog and Bulletin questions. Members of college curriculum committees are encouraged to attend – especially the (co)chairs of college committees in hopes of developing consistent, clear communication and constructive relationships between college and university curriculum committees.

Student Disability Services Testing Center Open House
Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Jordan Hall 136
Faculty and staff are invited to stop by the SDS office during open house hours to take a formal tour of the new testing center, learn more about how SDS staff manage exams and proctoring, ask questions related to test requests and proctoring, and to learn about Butler’s new accommodation letter system rolling out this fall: Accommodate.

* Overview of First Year Experience and Retention Efforts
Friday, September 20, 11:00 a.m.-noon, Atherton Union 326
Presented by Nii Abrahams and Julie Greger
Session description forthcoming.
Guests will receive a Market Place voucher to enjoy lunch with colleagues following the session.
Space is limited. RSVP to facultyexcellence@butler.edu is required.

* Butler’s Core Curriculum
Wednesday, October 30, 11:00 a.m.-noon, Atherton Union 326
Presented by Chad Bauman, Faculty Director of the Core Curriculum
Are you a new faculty or staff member wanting to learn about Butler’s Core curriculum?
Are you an advisor needing a refresher on cure curriculum requirements?
All faculty are invited to join us at this session to learn the nature and history of
Butler’s Core curriculum, why we have one, and what’s distinctive about it.
Guests will receive a Market Place voucher to enjoy lunch with colleagues following the session.
Space is limited. RSVP to facultyexcellence@butler.edu is required.

Cybersecurity Awareness and Best Practices – Faculty/Staff Lunch and Learn Opportunity
Presented by Wade Javorsky and Melanie Perez (Information Technology)
Friday, November 8, lunch (provided): noon-12:30 p.m., presentation: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Ford Salon, Robertson Hall
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed specifically for university faculty and staff. This event will cover essential cybersecurity topics, including recognizing phishing attempts, securing personal and university data, and implementing best practices for online safety. Attendees will acquire valuable insights and actionable tips on safeguarding themselves, their families, and our university community from cyber threats. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and skills!
Catered lunch provided.
Space is limited. RSVP to STEP@butler.edu is required.

Avoiding Burnout
Presented by Brenda Johnston, Associate Professor of Arts Administration
Thursday, January 30
Lunch (provided): noon-12:30 p.m., presentation: 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Johnson Room, Robertson Hall
Session description forthcoming.
Catered lunch provided.
Space is limited. RSVP to facultyexcellence@butler.edu is required.

Supporting Student Wellness – Faculty/Staff Lunch and Learn Opportunity
Presented by staff from Butler’s Counseling and Consultation Services
Wednesday, February 5
Lunch (provided): noon-12:30 p.m., presentation: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Ford Salon, Robertson Hall
Session description forthcoming.
Catered lunch provided.
Space is limited. RSVP to facultyexcellence@butler.edu is required.

* Advising Tips from the Pros
Thursday, March 20, 11:00 a.m.-noon, Atherton Union 326
This conversation will provide an overview of best practices for student advising. Experienced Butler faculty will offer insight and strategies to best support and advise your students.
Guests will receive a Market Place voucher to enjoy lunch with colleagues following the session.
Space is limited. RSVP to facultyexcellence@butler.edu is required.

* Preparing Your Faculty Activity Report Using Faculty180
Wednesday, April 9, 11:00-noon, Atherton Union 326
Travis Ryan, Associate Provost will provide advice for completing the Faculty 180. Faculty 180 is the software platform for submitting annual Faculty Activity Reports (FARs), which all full-time returning faculty are required to submit each year by August 31. Currently only full-time faculty are required to submit FARs, however all full-time and part-time faculty are encouraged to join us for this important session to learn more about the evaluation process.
Guests will receive a Market Place voucher to enjoy lunch with colleagues following the session.
Space is limited. RSVP to facultyexcellence@butler.edu is required.

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Faculty Development events flagged with the Inclusion Advocate (IA) logo are IA designated events which may be used for IA certification. For more information on the IA program, contact Su-Mei Ooi, Director of Academic Affairs for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

If you have any questions about faculty development opportunities, please contact facultyexccellence@butler.edu.