ADVANCE at WSU and the VAuLTS Program Present:

VAuLTS Partnership Workshop on Institutional Transformation and Faculty Advancement – Reimagining the Professoriate.

The Facilitator

Dr. Colette Taylor, EdD, Seattle University

The Workshop

In 2020, Seattle University successfully revised its guidelines for promotion to Full Professor to include a range of faculty activities that typically do not count toward promotion. These activities, which include community-engaged scholarship, applied scholarship, student-faculty research, and institution building, are directly and positively related to student success and university reputation but are not counted in traditional metrics for advancement. Women and faculty of color are overrepresented in these activities and less likely to advance as a result of their under-valuation. Since revising its guidelines, Seattle University has successfully promoted 27 women and faculty of color in the past three years (previously, the annual average was 2, with a range of 0-4 across the past 25 years). This workshop will build on the work that the Seattle University ADVANCE team did on the cultural adaptations necessary to support and sustain deep institutional transformation.

Participants will:

• Learn a multi-dimensional model of organizational change and a participatory action research (PAR) methodology.
• Participate in discussions amongst colleagues to support one another in their own initiatives
• Learn new ways to redirect faculty culture toward an awareness of and appreciation for holistic faculty careers as the hub of a diverse, equitable, and vibrant university

Conference Details

When: October 13-14, 2023
Where: Davenport Grand, Spokane, WA
Registration: Complete the form below to register for the event by September 20th

Food will be provided during the conference.
Hotel accommodations are available to book after registering.

Conference Agenda: Principles of Affecting Change

Day 1: October 13, 2023 (Noon – 8:00 PM)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Registration and Networking
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Welcome and Conference Overview
– Introduction to the VauLTs Conference
– Objectives of the Gathering
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Session 1: Seattle U Story – Opening
– Presentation on Seattle University’s Successful Change Initiatives
– Key Takeaways, Inspirational Insights and Q & A
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Session 2: Context for Each Institution
– Participants Share Their Hopes and Dreams for Their Institutions
– Open Discussion on Current Struggles and Challenges
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Networking Break
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Session 3: Strategies for Organizational Change
– Expert Panel Discussion on Effective Change Management Strategies
– Examining Real-world Case Studies
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner Break (provided)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Session 4: Crafting Preliminary Action Plans
– Forming Working Groups Based on Common Interests and Goals
– Encouraging Partnerships from the Same Institution
– Working Groups Begin Developing Initial Action Plans
– Setting Goals, Objectives, and First Steps
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening Debrief and Closing

Day 2: October 14, 2023 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Coffee and Networking
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Session 5: Refining Action Plans
– Working Groups Refine and Enhance Their Action Plans
– Identifying Resources, Timeline, and Accountability Measures
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Session 6: How Do We Use This Year to Propel Change?
– Strategies for Effective Implementation and Progress Monitoring
– Celebrating Achievements and Overcoming Challenges
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Session 7: Sharing and Peer Feedback
– Working Groups Share Their Action Plans
– Peer Feedback and Suggestions for Improvement
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break (provided)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Session 8: Building a Support Network
– Strategies for Creating a Collaborative Network of Change Leaders
– Sharing Resources and Building Stronger Partnerships
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Workshop Evaluation
– Reflecting on the Workshop Experience
– Collecting Feedback for Future Workshops

Please note that this agenda is subject to minor adjustments, and participants are encouraged to actively engage in discussions, networking, and group activities throughout the workshop to maximize their learning and collaboration opportunities.

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