Events – CETL

Titan Professional Growth & Development Session, ONLINE

Date/Time:

Tuesday January 21, 2025 1:00 pm

Presenters: Katy Snyder, Mike Verdusco Session Description: Universities are embracing continuing education and microcredentials to meet the evolving needs of both students and professionals. Detroit Mercy is launching the Titan Professional Growth and Development (TPGD) platform to meet this opportunity. This program aligns with our Institutional Outcome of Lifelong Learning, provides new opportunities to support learners, and will help us connect with community partners in new ways. Join us to explore the opportunities that can be made available through continuing education, microcredentials, and digital badging. Discover how these initiatives will be implemented at Detroit Mercy through TPGD. Learn how faculty can contribute ideas for new learning opportunities and engage with TPGD to enhance professional development and lifelong learning. This will include a review of the platform and how you can develop and submit ideas for TPGD offerings.

Recommendations for Faculty Mentorship Needs at the University of Detroit Mercy, ONLINE

Date/Time:

Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00 pm

Presenters: Erin Bell, Arthur Ko, Cara Cunningham Warren & Tahani Dari

Session Description: In this presentation, the University Faculty Development team (FDT) will highlight the results of the 2023 University-wide faculty survey. This presentation also includes FDT’s recommendations for faculty development and mentorship.

NIH/NSF New Grant Procedures, Resources & Post-Award Management, IN-PERSON

Date/Time:

Thursday January 23, 2025 12:45 pm

Location:

LS116

Presenters: Ann Serra & Cameron Lansdale

Workshop Overview: This workshop is tailored to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the latest procedures for NIH and NSF grant applications. It will cover essential resources, application guidelines, and best practices for successful submissions. Additionally, the session will delve into post-award management, ensuring participants are well-equipped to handle the administrative and financial responsibilities that follow a successful grant award.

Who Should Attend: Faculty and researchers involved in NIH and NSF grant applications and administrative staff supporting grant-funded projects.

Outcomes:

Gain a thorough understanding of NIH and NSF grant application procedures.
Learn about key resources and tools available for grant preparation.
Master the essentials of post-award management, including compliance and financial oversight.
Enhance your ability to manage grant-funded projects effectively.

This event takes place in person in Life Science Room 116.

Integrating Catholic Social Thought, Mercy Critical Concerns, and the Jesuit Universal Apostolic Preferences as Empowering Assets for Decision-Making, ONLINE

Date/Time:

Friday January 24, 2025 1:00 pm

Presenter: Jennifer Reed-Bouley, College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska,

Session Description: Using the lens of Catholic Social Thought and the mission priorities of Mercy Sisters and Jesuits, participants will understand how these resources can animate and assist in our daily work here at the University of Detroit Mercy. Using the spiritual gifts of our Jesuit and Mercy charisms in decision-making can prove to be a differentiator in the competitive world of higher education.

BIO:

Jennifer Reed-Bouley is Professor and Program Director of Theology at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska, where she has taught courses in Catholic social thought and environmental ethics since 2004. With Bernard Prusak, she co-edited Catholic Higher Education and Catholic Social Thought (Paulist, 2023), which applies the lens of Catholic social thought to operational decisions in Catholic colleges and universities. Jennifer earned her BA from the University of Notre Dame, and her MA in Theology and Ph.D. in Christian Ethics from Loyola University Chicago.