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The mission of the Center for Faculty Wellbeing and Development at UVA is to promote, support, and enhance the holistic wellbeing and thriving of all faculty throughout their careers. We accomplish our mission through programming, communications, and resources that enhance personal and professional development, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and develop supportive, collaborative relationships across the University.

Upcoming Events

Nurturing Academic Well-Being in a Liminal Time

Sarah Rose Cavanagh

When

May 1, 9:30-11:00 am

Where

3 Elliewood, 2nd Floor

(above Ragged Mountain Running Store—entrance in the back of the building or through the store)

Programs

Group photo of the Leadership in Academic Matters participants standing outside on a grassy hill with trees in the background.

Leadership in Academic Matters Program (LAM)

A weekly semester-long program leadership development program for UVA faculty in leadership roles and select staff.

ACC Academic Leaders Network

Five UVA faculty are selected to participate in a year-long leadership development program with faculty participants from all Atlantic Coast Conference universities.

Two people sitting at a table outdoors having a conversation.

Leadership Coaching

Confidential, structured conversations to develop skills and habits to serve more effectively as leaders.

Two faculty members sit side-by-side while looking at a book together.

Coaching to Navigate Faculty Careers

Confidential, one-on-one and small group coaching for faculty seeking help with challenges.

A group of faculty sitting together at a table, while a senior faculty member is talking to the group.

University Mentoring Program

A group of first-year faculty meet with two senior faculty for a monthly meal to discuss issues of concern for new faculty.

The faculty members posing for a photo while standing next to each other while enjoying refreshments.

Growing External Mentors (GEMS)

Supports tenure track faculty building relationships with mentors external to UVA.

UVA Acts

Through performance and dialogue, UVA Acts promotes preventative practices that foster thriving, vibrant spaces for working and learning.

Professor standing next to a seated student while they look at the student's laptop.

Fairness in Faculty Workloads Initiative

Center FWD continues to collaborate with the leadership of the schools to implement workload dashboards and equitable service assignment processes.

A large group of workshop participants sitting around tables, interacting with others at their table.

Saying No: Workshops for Faculty

Learn when and how to say no to service requests in order to say yes to other professional and personal priorities.

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Search and Promotion and Tenure Committee Workshops

Workshops based in evidence-based practices for excellence in evaluation of candidates for faculty hiring and for promotion and tenure.

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Supporting faculty success and belonging.