Leadership and Professional Development
The Office of Faculty Affairs offers several programs that help faculty leaders build new skills, communicate, and share ideas.
Chairs' Council
Chairs occupy a highly complex role that requires them to balance the priorities and interests of multiple constituencies both internal and external to the department, including faculty, staff, students, deans, university administrators, alumni, and donors. The Chairs' Council is a resource for all UNLV department chairs, whether they have recently come into the role or have completed multiple stints as chair.
UNLV Leadership Experience
The UNLV Leadership Experience is an initiative designed to help emerging leaders expand their knowledge and skills while providing a glimpse into university administration. Created by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the program educates participants about the complex operations of a large research institution and introduces them to various leadership roles. The Leadership Experience is a program to empower everyday leaders.
Faculty Development Resources
The UNLV Writing Group meets on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon in BEH-240 and online. All faculty are welcome to attend to work on writing projects. The group begins with a brief check-in and then writes silently for the remainder of the time. For more information, please contact facilitator John Haberstroh, Assistant Professor-in-Residence of History: john.haberstroh@unlv.edu.
An in-person writing group focused on sustainability and sponsored by the Black Mountain Institute meets on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon in the BMI Library in RLL. Any faculty working on writing projects related to the theme of sustainability are welcome to attend. The group writes silently during the period. For more information, please contact facilitator Colette LaBouff, Executive Director of BMI: colette.labouff@unlv.edu.