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Anchor Events
| Events Location & Information |
Faculty Welcoming Program: Opening remarks by Chancellor J. Michael Bishop and Associate Vice Chancellor Sally Marshall  (Light breakfast will be served) Time & Location: Monday, September 18th, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Parnassus, PARN Rm C-701 The Academic Senate: What It Is and How to Use It Objectives: 1. Introduce faculty to the scope and activities of the Academic Senate 2. Learn about service opportunities in the Senate 3. Learn about funding opportunities in the Senate Presenter: David Gardner, MD, Professor of Medicine in Residence and Vice-Chair of the Academic Senate Contact: dgardner@diabetes.ucsf.edu The Faculty Review Process: Appointment, Promotion, Tenure -- Sally Marshall Brian Alldredge Objectives: 1. Know the similarities and differences in the faculty series at UCSF 2. Know the criteria for moving through the faculty ranks 3. Understand how to succeed at UCSF Presenters: Brian Alldredge, PharmD, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, and Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, School of Pharmacy Sally Marshall, PhD, Professor of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, and Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Contact: smarshall@chanoff.ucsf.edu |
| Faculty Welcoming Program—Mission Bay: Opening remarks by Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost A. Eugene Washington and Associate Vice Chancellor Sally Marshall (light lunch will be served) Time & Location: Wednesday, September 20th, noon-3:00 p.m., MBAY Genentech Hall Auditorium The Academic Senate: What it is and how to use it Objectives: 1. Introduce faculty to the scope and activities of the Academic Senate 2. Learn about service opportunities in the Senate 3. Learn about funding opportunities in the Senate Presenter: David Gardner, MD, Professor of Medicine in Residence and Vice-Chair of the Academic Senate Contact: dgardner@diabetes.ucsf.edu The Faculty Review Process: Appointment, Promotion, Tenure -- Sally Marshall Caroline Damsky Objectives: 1. Know the similarities and differences in the faculty series at UCSF 2. Know the criteria for moving through the faculty ranks 3. Understand how to succeed at UCSF Presenters: Caroline Damsky, PhD, Professor of Cell & Tissue Biology, and Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, School of Dentistry Sally Marshall, PhD, Professor of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, and Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Contact: smarshall@chanoff.ucsf.edu |
Module Schedule
| Events Location & Information |
| The ABCs of XYZ: Understanding the Components of Your Compensation and the Associated Benefits -- Cynthia Lynch Leathers Times & Location: Monday, September 18, 1:30-3:00 p.m., SFGH Cafe Conf Rm 3 Tuesday, September 19, 1:30-3:00 p.m., MBAY Byers Hall Rm 215 Thursday, September 21, 2:00-3:30 p.m., PARN Rm N-721 Objectives: 1. Ensure that you are taking advantage of all of the relevant UC Benefits options 2. Understand the different components of faculty salary and which benefits apply Presenters: Cynthia Lynch Leathers, Director Academic Personnel Allen Terry, Principal Coordinator UCSF Benefits Office Contact: cal@acadpers.ucsf.edu, aterry@hr.ucsf.edu |
| Avoiding the “Sink or Swim” Approach to Teaching Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19, 8:30-10:00 a.m., PARN Rm N-517 Presenters: Betty-ann Hoener, PhD, Professor of Biopharmaceutical Sciences Susan Masters, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology Lowell Tong, MD, Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Wednesday, September 20, 10:00-11:30 a.m., MBAY Genentech Hall Rm S-204 Presenters: Dan Lowenstein, MD, Professor of Neurology in Residence Susan Masters, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology Thursday, September 21, 1:00-2:30 p.m., VAMC Bldg 200 Teak Rm 1A122 Presenters: Susan Masters, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology Maxine Papadakis, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine Kimberly Topp, PhD, Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Objectives: 1. Provide a brief overview of the main curricula for professional and graduate students 2. Introduce the keys to success that underlie all types of teaching 3. Provide practical tips about the preparation of teaching materials such as syllabus sections, PowerPoint presentations, and small group instructor guides 4. Help you chart a faculty development path to becoming a more successful teacher Contact: masters@cmp.ucsf.edu Website: http://medschool.ucsf.edu/academy/ |
| Building a Research Career Establishing an Independent Research Program Time & Location: Thursday, September 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m., PARN Rm S-182 Objectives: 1. Choosing research projects 2. Obtaining and maintaining funding 3. Managing a research team Presenters: Anthony DeFranco, PhD, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Matthias Hebrok, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine in Residence Linda Noble, PhD, Professor of Neurological Surgery in Residence Contact: defranco@cgl.ucsf.edu Building a Research Career Time & Location: Thursday, September 21, 2:00-3:00 p.m., SFGH Cafe Conf Rm 3 Objectives: 1. Learn to acquire grant money 2. Understand time allocation 3. Learn about career development Presenters: Kevin Grumbach, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine Theodore Miclau, MD, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery V. Courtney Broaddus, MD, Professor of Medicine Contact: miclaut@orthosurg.ucsf.edu VA Research: Bench to Battlefield and Back Time & Location: Thursday, September 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m., VAMC Bldg 200 Teak Rm Objectives: 1. Learn to navigate the VA research structure 2. Learn the VA research opportunities specific to the VA 3. Learn about the VA mentoring program and research cores onsite Presenter: Lynn Pulliam, Adjunct Professor of Laboratory Medicine Contact: lynn.pulliam@ucsf.edu |
| The Faculty Review Process: Appointment, Promotion, Tenure Time & Location: Thursday, September 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m., VAMC Bldg 200 Teak Rm 1A122 Objectives: 1. Know the similarities and differences in the faculty series at UCSF 2. Know the criteria for moving through the faculty ranks 3. Understand how to succeed at UCSF Presenter: Sally Marshall, PhD, Professor of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, and Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Contact: smarshall@chanoff.ucsf.edu |
| Faculty Well Being: The Care and Keeping of YOU Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19, 11:00-12:30 p.m., ZION 2356 Sutter/Ida’s Café Wednesday, September 20, 10:00-11:30 a.m., PARN Rm S-118 Objectives: Learn to balance the complexity of academic life and deal with stress effectively Presenters: Stuart Eisendrath, MD, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Renee Navarro, MD, Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Anesthesia Patricia Robertson, MD, Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Contact: navarror@anesthesia.ucsf.edu |
| How to get the Most Out of Your Mentoring Relationship Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19, 10:00 a.m.-noon, PARN Rm S-163 Thursday, September 21, 10:00 a.m.-noon, ZION 2340 Sutter/Lurie Conference Objectives: 1. Learn about the UCSF Faculty Mentoring Program and how it can work for you 2. Learn your responsibilities as a mentee and how to work effectively with your mentor 3. Identify the stages of mentoring and their significance for the mentee 4. Recognize problematic mentoring relationships and how to deal with them Presenter: Mitchell Feldman, MD, MPhil, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director of Faculty Mentoring Contact: mfeldman@medicine.ucsf.edu |
| Invest in Your Tomorrow—Today: It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for Your Retirement Times & Location: Wednesday, September 20, 2:30-4:00 p.m., LHTS Rm 263 Friday, September 22, 2:00-3:30 p.m., MBAY Genentech Hall Rm S-204 Objectives: 1. Understand important highlights of the UC Retirement System (UCRS) 2. Learn the Features of the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP), a defined benefit plan 3. Know your investments and the UC Retirement Savings Program (UC’s defined contribution plans—the 403(b), 457(b) and the DC Plans) Presenters: Allen Terry, Principal Coordinator, UCSF HR/Benefits Alyssa Valladao, Senior Retirement Counselor, FITSCo (Fidelity Investments Tax-exempt Services Company) Contact: aterry@hr.ucsf.edu |
| Library Success@UCSF Times & Location: Monday, September 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m., MBAY Community Center Library Classroom Tuesday, September 19, 4:00-5:00 p.m., PARN Kalmanovitz Library Lange Reading Objective: 1. Learn about Library resources and services available onsite and remotely 2. Find out how to efficiently use Library systems to locate information 3. Learn how the Library supports teaching and learning Presenters: Karen Butter, University Librarian and Assistant Vice Chancellor Gail Persily, MLIS, Director, Education and Public Services Contact: kab@library.ucsf.edu |
| Managing Staff: Tips and Resources for Hiring Staff and Managing a Successful Team Times & Location: Monday, September 18 3:00-4:00 p.m. SFGH Rm 6E7 Wednesday, September 20 9:00-10:00 a.m. PARN Rm N-517 Friday, September 22 2:00-3:00 p.m. LHTS Rm 382 Objectives: 1. How to create a staff position and hire the best candidate 2. How to set performance expectations and manage performance 3. Learn about available resources to assist faculty with staff human resources issues Presenters: Robert Dale, Senior Staffing and Compensation Analyst Clifford Chan, Principal Labor/Employee Relations Analyst Stephanie Nip, Principal Labor/Employee Relations Analyst Leila Sharifi, Senior Staffing and Compensation Analyst |
| Managing Difficult Work Situations: From Quicksand to Firm Ground Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19, 9:00-10:30 a.m., MBAY Byers Hall Rm 215 Wednesday, September 20, 9:00-10:30 a.m., VAMC Bldg 7 Auditorium Rm 112 Thursday, September 21, 9:00-10:30 a.m., PARN S-168 Objectives: 1. Learn and discuss the benefits of creating positive work environments 2. Learn critical tips for managing conflict 3. Learn the key motivators that you control in managing others Presenters: Ellen Beilock, Campus Mediation Officer Joyce Hammel, Campus Administrator Alma Sisco-Smith, MS, MA, Director, Work~Life Resource Center Contact: almas@worklife.ucsf.edu |
| Negotiating Skills: Learn how to prepare for a successful negotiation Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19, 3:00-4:00 p.m., PARN Rm S-172 Friday, September 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ZION Rm H3805 Objectives: 1. Learn how to prepare for a negotiation 2. Learn how to be a successful negotiator 3. Learn how to end a negotiation Presenter: Renee Binder, MD, Professor of Psychiatry in Residence Contact: reneeb@lppi.ucsf.edu |
| Raising Children in the Bay Area: Faculty Perspective Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19 12:00-1:00 p.m. PARN Rm S-170 Tuesday, September 19 12:30-1:30 p.m. SFGH Rm 7E2 Objectives: 1. To discuss the challenges of raising children in the Bay Area 2. To share perspectives on raising children, including the specific challenges associated with careers in academic health centers Parnassus Presenters: Lisa Bero, PhD, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Catherine Chesla, RN, DNSc, FAAN, Professor of Family Health Care Nursing Mary Croughan, PhD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Residence Hanmin Lee, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery in Residence SFGH Presenters: Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, Professor of Pediatrics Christine Haller, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in Residence Toby Maurer, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology Tina Raine-Bennett, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Cam-Tu Tran, MD, Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Contact: efuentes@sfghpeds.ucsf.edu |
| Supporting your Campus Quality of Life: Wellness, Child Care, Transportation, Housing, and Other Services Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m., PARN Rm N-517 Wednesday, September 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m., MBAY Byers Hall Rm 215 Objectives: 1. Raise faculty awareness of Campus Life Services (CLS) as a resource for faculty and their families 2. How to get the most out of CLS’ services and programs 3. Provide contact information for CLS services Tuesday, September 19 Presenters: Gary Forman, Director, Campus Life Services, Administrative Services Tracey Gearlds, Assistant Director, Campus Life Services Programs and Services Stella Hsu, Associate Vice Chancellor, Campus Life Services Contact: mmapa@cls.ucsf.edu Website: www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu |
| Your Research: From Funding Through Intellectual Property Times & Location: Monday, September 18, 2:00-3:00 p.m., MBAY Byers Hall Rm 212 Wednesday, September 20, 2:00-3:00 p.m., PARN Rm S-157 Objectives: 1. Introduction to the Office of Research 2. Support functions available to you in the Office of Research 3. The people who will help you navigate the UCSF research arena Presenters: Joyce Freedman, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Office of Research Joel Kirschbaum, PhD, Director, Office of Research Ara Tahmassian, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor, Office of Research Contact: ara.tahmassian@ucsf.edu, joyce.freedman@ucsf.edu, joel.kirschbaum@ucsf.edu Website: http://www.research.ucsf.edu |
Site-Specific Events Hosted by Associate Deans
| Events Location & Information |
| San Francisco General Hospital Lunch Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19, 11:30-12:30 p.m., SFGH Rm 7E2 Hosted by Associate Dean Sue Carlisle, MD, PhD Welcoming lunch for new and junior faculty to meet faculty leaders and administrators at SFGH. Note: this event is for faculty members whose primary work site is SFGH |
| Mt. Zion Medical Center Breakfast Times & Location: Thursday, September 21, 8:00-9:00 a.m., ZION Hellman Conference Rm C-126 Hosted by Associate Dean Jeff Pearl, MD Welcoming breakfast for new and junior faculty to meet faculty leaders and administrators at Mt. Zion. Note: this event is for faculty members whose primary work site is Mt Zion. |
| Department of Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center Breakfast Times & Location: Thursday, September 21, 8:00-9:30 a.m., VAMC Bldg 200, Teak Rm 1A122 Hosted by Associate Dean Diana Nicoll, MD, PhD Welcoming breakfast for new and junior faculty to meet faculty leaders and administrators at VAMC. |
Faculty Receptions Hosted by the Deans, by Invitation
| Events Location & Information |
| School of Dentistry New Faculty Reception Times & Location: Friday, September 29 Fort Mason Held as part of the School’s annual Faculty Retreat For more information contact: Jennifer Williams |
| School of Pharmacy, New Faculty Dinner with Dean (by invitation) Times & Location: Tuesday, September 19 For more information contact: Sarah Magee |
| School of Medicine Reception (by invitation) Times & Location: Friday, September 22 4:00-6:00 p.m. Millberry Union Conference Center, Golden Gate Room For more information contact: Stephanie Belger |