Strategies for Faculty Success in Academia

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Welcome

8:30 AM - Breakfast and Check-In
Start the day with coffee and conversation as you settle in.

Sessions

9:00 AM - NFOW Review Activity
Ann Marie Tamayo,  Internal Awards and Faculty Development Program Specialist, Engr OFDS

9:15 AM - Panel on Mental Health & Well-Being 

• Angelitha Daniel, Assistant Dean, Wellness and Engagement, Moderator

Panelists

• Christy Sigmon, Outreach and Resilience Coordinator, Prevention Services

• Kara Peters, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Postdoctoral Affairs 

• Julie Swann, Distinguished Professor and Department Head, ISE 

10:00 AM - Accessibility - Federal Guidelines, Resources, and Campus Support

Domonique Carter, Program Manager, Wellness and Engagement

10:30 AM - Break

PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED - Four Reflections on Navigating Being a New Faculty  Member
Joel Ducoste, Associate Dean, Engr OFDS

10:45 AM - Keynote - Three Tips for Faculty Success
Melissa Pasquinelli, Interim Dean,  College of Natural Resources 

11:50 AM - Group Photo

12:00 PM - Lunch with COE Leadership

1:00 PM - Panel on New Faculty Success with COE Leadership
Moderated by: Joel Ducoste, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Success, College of Engineering 

Panelists

• Michael Dickey, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Professor, University Faculty Scholar & Associate Department Head, CBE

• Jai Jackson, Associate Vice Provost, Outreach and Engagement, Provost’s Office, Provost Office

• Maria Mayorga, Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Operations Research and Director of Operations Research, ISE

• Rohan Shairwaker, Distinguished Professor in Engineering & Director of Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, ISE

2:15 PM - Feedback Form, Closing, & Raffle