¡Juntos al Éxito! - Empowering Excellence Program
The goal of the COS ¡Juntos al Éxito! Program is to provide faculty with the opportunity to sharpen their skills and become even more successful in their careers. The program will offer a series of workshops, panel discussions, and real-life testimonials on how to successfully deal with the demands and challenges of the tenure-seeking process and beyond. The activities will help faculty to align their teaching pedagogies, research, and service activities with the vision of the College of Sciences and the Strategic Plan of UTRGV.
As a faculty development program, participants will receive proof of attendance for each session, and if a minimum 4 of the 6 total sessions are completed, they will receive a certificate of completion.
The program is based on panels with guests from outside UTRGV and from different offices at UTRGV, testimonials of students and COS faculty that have received different recognitions for their achievements.
We encourage faculty attending this or any other faculty development program to integrate a reflection in their annual evaluations (FTP dossiers) of how these programs are actively helping them to improve their pedagogical, research and service skills.
FACTS ABOUT THE SESSIONS:
- Sessions are scheduled on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
- Meetings are via Zoom.
- Each session will last a maximum of 1 hr.
- There are three panelists per session and one moderator.
- No need to RSVP – just join the zoom meeting!
THE GENERAL AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS:
- Welcome and introductions – 5 minutes
- Panelist input –15 minutes (each panelist has 5 minutes to share their information)
- Questions and answers from attendees - 15 minutes – potential for breakout sessions if time and audience allow for it.
- Adjourn – reminder for the next session
Additional Information:
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To learn more about the Juntos al Exito program, please contact
Dr. Teresa Patricia Feria
Associate Dean for Faculty Success
College of Sciences
teresa.feriaarroyo@utrgv.edu
(956)-665-7322
Current Sessions
Past Sessions
* Data from sessions 7 and 8 are missing from graph aboveUnderstanding student success: sense of belonging and culture in an HSI university.
When: January 26, 2021
UTRGV is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Unfortunately, many people do not fully understand this concept.
To be an HSI is not only about the % of Hispanic students that we have. It is more than that.
In this session we will explore student success, sense of belonging, and cultural aspects that are crucial to help us to succeed together as an HSI institution.
Empowering Excellence – Community Engagement
When: February 23, 2021
Community engagement is a core component of the COS and UTRGV.
Faculty, students and members of local communities work together with the main goal of creating bridges of trust between them.
In this session we will hear about opportunities to engage with the community as well as success stories from faculty and community leaders.
Path to R1
When: March 23, 2021
UTRGV is now an Emergent research institution!
Let’s walk the path to R1 together!
In this session we will hear about tips for successful grant submission and reporting as well as writing resources that you can find at UTRGV and beyond.
You will also hear the success stories of our 2019-2020 COS Faculty Excellence in Research Awardees.
Empowering our pedagogical skills: Peer teaching observations and students’ evaluations
When: April 27, 2021
UTRGV has different resources that can help faculty to empower their pedagogical skills. However, probably the most powerful tools we have to improve them are the Peer Teaching Observations and students’ evaluations-comments.
In this session you will hear from the directors of the CTE and Provost’s Fellow for Academic Innovation on the different resources that their office offers for student success as well as the success story of a Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching awardee that has been able to enhance their courses through Peer Observations and students comments. She has also served as a Peer Teaching Reviewer.
Faculty mentoring/Service at the COS, UTRGV and beyond
When: May 25, 2021
Mentoring is crucial for junior faculty and any other faculty level that wishes to keep learning from their mentors.
In this session we will learn about best practices for being a Faculty Mentor and how to foster a culture of mentorships at UTRGV.
Global Engagement
When: June 29, 2021
Global Engagement is a UTRGV priority!
In this session we will hear about study abroad programs, collaborative online international courses, bi-national research grant opportunities, international students, and more!
Balancing Work and Life
When: July 27, 2021
In this session we will hear about the resources that the university offers to help us balance our work and life as well as tips on how to achieve this balance.
Preparing for the next academic year
When: July 27, 2021
In this session we will provide basic information that will help us be prepared for the coming semester.
Student Success: How to engage students during the pandemic and beyond. The importance of the family and culture at our Hispanic Serving Institution
When: February 22, 2022
UTRGV is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)! Family, culture and education are all connected.
In this session we will explore how to engage our students during the pandemic through student and family centered teaching.
Path to R1
When: March 23, 2022
UTRGV is now an R2 research institution!
Let’s walk the path to R1 together!
In this session we will hear about tips for successful grant writing and submission from different experts.
All About Student Mentoring
When: April 26, 2022
In this session we will learn about best practices for being a student mentor as well as success stories from faculty that have received awards for their excellence in Student Mentoring. We will also hear a testimonial on mentoring success from an UTRGV alumni.
Successful Together: Community Engagement vs Service Learning: Mitos y Verdades
When: May 24, 2022
Community engagement and service learning are critical components of the COS and UTRGV.
In this session we will hear about opportunities to engage with the community as well as successful stories from faculty and students working on community engagement and service learning.
Sustainability
When: June 28, 2022
Sustainability is a UTRGV priority!
In this session we will hear successful stories from faculty and students working on Sustainability at UTRGV.
UTRGV: An Authentic Hispanic Serving Institution!
UTRGV is an authentic Hispanic Service Institution! In this session we will hear about bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate opportunities/support offered by the B3 Institute.
When: September 7, 2022
Meet Our Speakers View RecordingStudent Success!
In this session our guest speakers will talk about the support that their different offices offer to students and faculty to achieve student success.
When: October 5, 2022
Meet Our Speakers View RecordingPath to R1
In this session we will hear about Journey to Research Excellence: Strategic and Operational Initiatives.
When: November 9, 2022
Meet Our Speakers View RecordingCheating in the 21st Century: How to turn a menace into an innovative educational tool?
In this session, we will hear tips on how to turn "Artificial Intelligence (AI) cheating threats" into innovative educational tools.
When: February 22, 2023
Meet our speakers View RecordingUTRGV: The Future of Texas
When: March 22, 2023
In this session, our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Arney, addressed the great efforts of everyone at UTRGV to continue growing as a leading institution in Higher Education.
Meet our speakers View RecordingTeaching Pedagogy in a Hispanic Serving Institution
When: April 19, 2023
In this session, we will hear tips on Teaching Pedagogy in a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Meet our speakers View Recording