Professional Development Resources
Foundations of Circle Process
Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m. EDT
Location: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Registration: drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3avmNnMGMYBU0uy
This 90-minute experiential seminar combines didactics with small group practice to equip faculty with essential skills in restorative practices. To maximize our time together, we will assume a basic familiarity with some foundational concepts. If you’re new to Circles, we will provide a 30-minute online module that you can review prior to the training.
COMmon Grounds
If you have suggestions for future presentations or are interested in presenting on a topic, please leave your feedback here! Please feel free to reach out to our office with any questions (COM.FAFD@drexel.edu). We hope to see you at COMmon Grounds!
COMmon Grounds: Maximizing Your Library Access: Research & Teaching Resources for DUCOM Faculty
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 12-1 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Registration: https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4pNg3XzoSHb0Tc
COMmon Grounds: Hiring Paid Co-Op Students: A Faculty Guide
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 12–12:45 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Registration: https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MSDUkC6bc00yDY
COMmon Grounds: Path to Promotion: Associate Professor to Professor
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 12-1 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Registration: https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SM3J9saeyA6JLg
COMmon Grounds: Curriculum Vitae Workshop - May 15, 2023
Time: 2-4 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
This workshop aims to assist faculty with strengthening their CV while identifying gaps to address in preparation for academic career promotion. Each attendee will be paired with a senior faculty mentor who will review two CVs prior to the workshop. During the workshop, you will receive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
To complete registration, you are required to upload a recent version of your CV. We recommend following the Drexel University College of Medicine- Model Curriculum Vitae format. To give senior faculty mentors time to review your CV, we ask that you complete registration and upload your CV no later than Monday, May 1, 2023 at 5 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at COM.FAFD@drexel.edu. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!
COMmon Grounds – September 6 – 9, 2022
Tuesday, September 6, 2-3 p.m.
Realign, Refocus, Re-energize
Presenter: Michele Kutzler, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty
Join Michele Kutzler, PhD, to realign, refocus and re-energize! The mid to late career stage for faculty can be a stressful time of transition--from the increased expectation for clinical productivity, teaching hours, administrative and service burden, to maintaining research funds supporting salaries of staff and students. However, this transition can also be a chance to reflect, re-energize, and reimagine work and life. This COMmon Grounds presentation will guide participants through a high-level roadmap and practical first steps to move towards higher levels of intentionality and fulfillment in the mid to late stages of faculty careers.
Wednesday, September 7, 12-1 p.m.
Tenured Faculty Transition Policy
Presenter: Remy Van Wyck, Faculty Lifecycle, Office of Faculty Advancement
Please join us to learn about the Tenured Faculty Transition Policy. This policy, which has been in place since January 2019 provides options for tenured faculty members to transition to retirement from their tenured positions within the University. There will be a brief presentation of the policy and the options available to tenured faculty members followed by a Question-and-Answer Session.
Thursday, September 8, 10-11 a.m.
Drexel Retiree Benefits Overview
Presenters: Lauren Frankel and Kristin Bellamy, Senior Benefits Consultants, Drexel HR
Drexel Human Resources will present an overview of the benefits offered to Drexel retirees. During this session, we will discuss eligibility for retirement, Drexel retiree health plans and coordination with Medicare, and your retirement savings account. This session will also discuss support for adjusting to a new lifestyle in retirement as well as resources for exploring alternative medical coverage options through the marketplace.
Friday, September 9, 9-10 a.m.
Engaging with Financial Professionals
Presenter: Michael Clancy, MBA, CFP, CLU, Director of Financial Planning
Join Michael Clancy to learn about engaging with financial professionals (tax, legal, accounting, financial advisors, etc.)—feel free to submit any questions in advance to help guide the discussion!
COMmon Grounds – November 28 – December 2, 2022
Upcoming COMmon Grounds events for faculty at the instructor through assistant professor rank>
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Faculty Day – June 6, 2024
Faculty Day was held on June 6, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2024 Faculty Awards were presented during the event.
Learn more.
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Community of Scholars
Presentations from the Community of Scholars are available. Please email com.fafd@drexel.edu for access information.
- “Using TriNetX – How Best to Utilize It for Clinical Research” presented by Karen M. Berkowitz, MD, and Asif M. Ilyas, MD, MBA, June 12, 2024 [Contact jm834@drexel.edu to view presentation]
- “Strategies for Obtaining NRSA Predoctoral Fellowships from the NIH” presented by Jacqueline Barker, PhD, June 16, 2022 [View Presentation]
- “Research Mentoring of Medical Students - A Win-Win” presented by Karen M. Berkowitz, MD, October 28, 2021 [View Presentation]
- “Communicating Your Science to a Lay Audience” presented by Glenn F. Rall, PhD, Professor and Chief Academic Officer, Fox Chase Cancer Center; Secondary Faculty Appointment in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Drexel University College of Medicine, April 8, 2021 [View Presentation]
- “Strategies for Advancing Technologies From Bench to Bedside” presented by Sandhya Kortagere, PhD, December 10, 2020 [View Presentation]
- “Tips for Writing an NIH Biosketch” presented by Meera Harhay, MD, October 22, 2020 [View Presentation]
- “How to Make a Difference at the College of Medicine and Foster Your Own Promotion” April 23, 2020 [View Presentation]
- “ABCs of Grant Writing” presented by Alison Carey, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and of Microbiology & Immunology, Drexel University Section Chief, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children [View Presentation]
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