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We offer faculty career development resources for teaching, research, and leadership, and mentoring, coaching, and leadership learning and development information.  For academic career advancement, networking, and life-long learning. we host and co-sponsor events, and communities-of-practice. Contact us directly or through your department chair, or college dean for faculty affairs or academic affairs, to learn more about faculty engagement and other opportunities.

Find information here about: workshops, seminars, communities of practice, and certificate & fellowship opportunities that contribute to faculty engagement opportunities, roles, and responsibilities for OU Health Campus teaching, research, and service. Inpus and update your curriculum vitae using the Faculty Activity System, or find guidance to help you complete an informative annual report.

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Upcoming Events

2025 OU Online Conference


Event date: 10/14/2025 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM iCal Export

Dear Colleagues,

We’re excited to announce that early registration and call for proposals are now open for the 2025 OU Online Conference, scheduled for October 14, 2025, at the Oklahoma Memorial Union in Norman, OK.

As online education continues to grow in scale and significance, this conference offers both a launchpad for those new to online learning and a rich professional development experience for seasoned practitioners. Join us as we share strategies, inspire innovation and learn from others who are shaping the future of online education.

We encourage all deans and leaders, online program directors and staff, and faculty from all campuses to attend, even if you’ve never taught an online course before. We will offer sessions designed specifically for those new to online teaching. 

This registration is for in-person attendance. Registration for online elements will be forthcoming. 

Call for Proposals

We invite proposals that expand OU’s reach through innovative online programs and high-quality virtual learning pathways.

We are especially interested in sessions that explore:

  • Designing and launching new online programs
  • Incorporating AI and emerging technologies into teaching and learning
  • Building and sustaining healthcare or professionally accredited programs online
  • Designing online degree programs to address workforce needs
  • Innovative course and program design that supports high engagement, learning outcomes and career success

Please ensure your proposal includes the following information:

  • Title of your presentation
  • Brief overview (up to 50 words)
  • Abstract (up to 300 words)
  • Presenter(s) name, title and affiliation
  • Intended audience
  • Contact information
  • Accommodations needed

Submit your proposal by August 31, 2025:
Submit a Proposal: https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_54GxIDHNp3HiY8C

Presenters will be notified by September 17, 2025.

Early Registration Is Now Open

Whether you're new to online education or leading the charge at your institution, this conference will offer engaging sessions, valuable networking and a chance to learn from national experts. Featured speakers will share their experiences scaling online portfolios, navigating the real challenges of online growth, and preparing students for the future of learning and work.

Register Here: https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KlcvdE4vA8wQVE

Please share this opportunity with colleagues who are invested in advancing online education. Questions? Reach out to Holly Anderson at holly@ou.edu

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Faculty Development Programs

Professional Development Workshops

Short interactive workshops focus on specific topics, including Academic Advancement, CV Review, Annual Review, and the Individual Faculty Career Development Plan (IFcDP). Workshops are offered multiple times annually. The workshops are free. Pre-registration is advised.

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New Faculty Onboarding (NFO)

Within our Workshops & Seminars is the multi-session faculty onboarding. Find out what you need to know about academic career pathways, promotion and tenure expectations, and laying the groundwork for both immediate and longer-term success as a teacher, scholar, and leader. 

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Education Grand Rounds (EGR)

As part of our Workshops & Seminars, this series of live-interactive development sessions is offered to all OU Health Campus faculty, staff, fellows, and students interested in tools, innovations, and strategies for teaching and learning. 

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Educators For Excellence (E for E)

In this community of practice, members gather for fellowship, dialogue, and discovery about what it takes to promote and sustain faculty and staff who are dedicated to achieving excellence in teaching and learning. 

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Community Engaged Research (CER)

In its early stages, CER is working to build a community of practice centered around research that engages the greater community, translational research, and mixed methods research.  More information comming soon. Select 'Learn More' below to learn more about our other Communities of Practice. 

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Oklahoma Center for Mentoring Excellence (OCME)

OCME provides comprehensive faculty development workshops to enhance mentoring opportunities for faculty focused on clinical and translational research, faculty from associated IDeA programs, and interested faculty from any of the health campus colleges.

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Faculty Leadership Program (FLP)

This is a longitudinal series of highly interactive, small group seminars led by faculty and administrators designed to give early career faculty an insider's view of the academic health center. The FLP affords faculty fellows a structured approach to acquire and apply new skills and to refine existing ones.

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Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Education (ID/IPE) - for Faculty

Our mission is to organize, recognize, and advocate for faculty to pursue interprofessional collaboration in all aspects of healthcare. Our core purpose is transforming how we work together to improve people's health.

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The Scholarship & Teaching Excellence Program (STEP)

If your faculty role includes teaching as an area of excellence, teaching is significant within your academic progression and advancement, or if you mentor faculty for whom teaching is an essential role, STEP offers certificates in Didactic, Online, and Clinical Teaching.

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Women in Science, Dentistry, Medicine & Health (WiSDMH*)

This community of practice is open to anyone interested in working to recognize the contributions and expertise of women in the health professions and sciences academic community.

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Resources

Looking for ways to improve your teaching, advance within your career, expand your network, or add to your leadership skills? Faculty Development has curated internal and external resources to support life-long learning and growth.

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