Upcoming Events

Events hosted by Senior Faculty Mentors

Dear Penn State Faculty Community: 

University Senior Faculty Mentors have opened registration for “Faculty Pathway: Navigating Your Academic Career” a new series of workshops that address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by faculty at each stage of the career cycle. Workshops range from a focus on navigating promotion and tenure, balancing teaching, research, and service, and offering guidance and best practices for continued growth and success.  

The Senior Faculty Mentor resources are open to all faculty – early-career, midcareer, and senior regardless of tenure or nontenure line appointment. The program is built upon the experiences of marginalized faculty groups. It is committed to serving all faculty regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. Follow this link [link to bio page] to meet the university’s Senior Faculty Mentors and see the calendar below to register for workshops and activities. 

Hope to see you at one or all of the events!

September 9, 2026 12:00PM - 1:15PM

Peer Coaching Circles (Zoom)

Informational Session: Establish peer coaching circles to support faculty.

September 21, 2026 12:00PM - 1:15PM

Peer Coaching Circles (In Person)

Informational Session: Establish peer coaching circles to support faculty.

September 22, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Demystifying Penn State Research Centers and Institutes

1. Purpose of Research Institute and Centers, and Benefits to YOU

September 23, 2026 12:00PM - 1:15PM

Faculty Pathway: 1. Tell Your Story, Win Your Case

Writing a Compelling Promotion & Tenure Narrative

October 7, 2026 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Demystifying Penn State Research Centers and Institutes

2. Deep Dive into the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC)

October 21, 2026 12:00PM - 1:15PM

Faculty Pathway: 2. Lead to Advance

Build the Identity, Reputation, and Strategy for Academic Leadership

November 17, 2026 12:00PM - 1:15PM

Demystifying Penn State Research Centers and Institutes

4. Deep Dive into the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences

November 18, 2026 12:00PM - 1:15PM

Faculty Pathway: 3. From Assistant to Associate

Secure Tenure with Strategy, Not Stress