Are your faculty members feeling overwhelmed and isolated in the ever-evolving world of higher education? The challenges of constant changes, remote work, and siloed environments can take a toll on faculty members’ well-being and productivity.

Our panel of experienced educators understand these struggles firsthand and have successfully navigated the obstacles of siloed and remote work environments. Through implementing virtual faculty writing groups, they’ve witnessed remarkable improvements in collaboration, collegiality, and accountability among faculty members.

In this Magna Online Seminar, our presenters share insights from their research featured in the May 2024 issue of the Journal of Faculty Development, where they explore how faculty writing groups not only impacted productivity but also enhanced well-being during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through interviews and qualitative analysis, they discovered that participating faculty gained motivation, a sense of community, and honed their writing skills.

A key takeaway from their research was the importance of ongoing group participation in fostering increased collegiality, even amidst time management challenges. By attending this Magna Online Seminar, you’ll gain practical strategies for a more connected, productive, and engaged faculty community.

What are the learning goals?

Upon completion of this seminar, you’ll be able to:

• Foster a sense of collegiality and accountability to sustain effective writing practices via a writing group
• Explore techniques for managing time effectively within the context of faculty writing groups to balance writing commitments with other professional responsibilities, thereby enhancing productivity and mitigating the perceived drawbacks of participation
• Pinpoint best practices for leveraging remote collaboration tools and platforms to maintain engagement and facilitate scholarly growth within writing groups

Who should attend?

• Directors of Centers for Teaching and Learning
• Faculty Developers
• Educational Developers
• Administrative Leaders
• Faculty

What’s included?

Your seminar registration includes the following:

• On-demand access
• Written transcript
• Supplemental materials
• 100% satisfaction guarantee

There is no limit to how many times the seminar is accessed while available on-demand.

Product Code: OC24LD