Live Chats with Liesl are going live and in person for the 2022-23 academic year!
What began as virtual meetings to provide faculty with crucial information during the start of the pandemic, has evolved into rich discussions. Provost Folks this year will be visiting each college during the fall semester for an opportunity to continue these chats face to face.
Each gathering will be open to all faculty and staff at the hosting college. Provost Folks looks forward to your questions and ideas to help shape the future and most of all meeting everyone in person!
Invitations will be emailed. RSVP is not required, but we ask that you please respond to the RSVP link provided so we can plan accordingly.
You may submit questions in advance of each session if you wish. The full schedule will be posted as sessions are confirmed.
If you have any questions regarding the meeting and/or need reasonable accommodations, please contact provost@arizona.edu.
Future dates and times listed on the page are subject to change.
College
Date and Time
Location
RSVP Link
College of Fine Arts
Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m.
Crowder Hall
College of Humanities
Aug. 30, 2:30 p.m.
Gallagher Theater
College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture
Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.
CAPLA Underwood Garden (College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture - EAST)
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m.
ENR2
James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences
Nov. 28, 9:30 a.m.
Meinel Building, Room 307
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m.
ENR2, Room D107
College of Veterinary Medicine
Nov. 30, 3:00 p.m.
Stallard Building, Student Services Area
College of Applied Science and Technology
Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.
Sierra Vista Campus
PAST MEETINGS
Date: September 14, 2022
Topic: Fall 2022 Provost's Investment Fund Workshop
Panelist:
Liesl Folks, Senior VP and Provost
Nina Bates, Director of Ops and Strategic Initiatives
Jane Zavisca, Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies, SBS, (PIF Spring & Fall 2021)
Lori Schultz, Assistant Vice President, Research Intelligence, RII, (PIF Spring 2022)
Mahmoud Azaz, Associate Professor, School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies, (PIF Fall 2021)
Chelsea Bruce, Proposal Development Strategist, Foundation Relations
PIF Frequently Asked Questions
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Date: April 19, 2022
Session Topic: Shared Governance
Panelists:
Mark Criley, Senior Program Officer, Department of Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Governance, American Association of University Professors
Andrea Romero, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
Jessica Summers, Faculty Chair, and Professor, Teaching/Learning and Sociocultural Studies
Michael Brewer, Faculty Secretary, and Senior Information Resources Officer Librarian
WATCH the recording (CC) - UA Log in is required
We are pleased to announce the completion of the Student Success District, an impressive nine-acre area on campus dedicated to student support and success. Construction of the District began in 2019 with a vision to interconnect four campus buildings—Main Library, the Bartlett Academic Success Building, Bear Down Building, and the Albert B. Weaver Science-Engineering Library—to provide an array of support services and cutting-edge collaborative spaces for students.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 8, from 3 - 4 p.m.
Session Topic: Student Success District
Panelists:
Shan Sutton, University Libraries Dean
Emily McCarthy, Sr. Director Career Development, Student Engagement & Career Development
Jenny Nirh, Director, Collaboration Communication and Outreach, Student Success, and Retention Innovation
Nina Bates, Director Operations and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Provost
Kenya Johnson, Director Marketing Communications and Events, University Libraries
The District lauds the University’s commitment to academic and research excellence, student support, health and wellness, and the preparation students need to become leaders in the modern workplace. Please join us to learn more about this unique and innovative space.
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Wednesday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Provost's Investment Fund Spring 2022 Workshop
During this meeting, we will cover submission requirements, review process, and funding priorities. Participants will also hear and learn from the past PIF awardees and reviewers. For more information, please visit the Provost's Investment Fund website
Panelists:
Liesl Folks, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Colin Blakely, Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiative and Director of School of Art
Saumya Debray, Ph.D., Professor, Computer Science
Jeong Yeol Yoon, Ph.D., Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Nina Bates, Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 3-4 p.m. | The Nexus Between Arts, Creativity, Well-being, and Community
Joined by Andy Schulz, vice president for the arts and dean of the College of Fine Arts, and Chad Herzog, executive director of Arizona Arts Live, we discussed the nexus between arts, creativity, well-being and community.
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 3-4 p.m. | Diversity Initiatives Update
Joined by Ivy Banks, associate vice provost for diversity and inclusion, we will discuss initiatives and updates from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 3-4 p.m. | Faculty Awards Overview
We discussed new award opportunities and continued University faculty awards, share values and priorities for these awards, and you will hear from previous nominators about how to prepare the packets.
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 3-4 p.m. | Career Planning
Joined by Andrea Romero, vice provost for faculty affairs, we will discuss career strategic planning to help faculty develop one-year, three-year and five-year plans.
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 3-4 p.m. | Wellness
Research shows that well-being and health are associated with more creativity, more productivity, and better work environments. We will discuss strategies and efforts on our campus to promote wellness.
Panelists:
Eileen Lawless, Specialist, Dependent Care, Life & Work Connections
Alison Sutton-Ryan, Director, Mental Health and Wellness Program, College of Veterinary Medicine
Leslie Langbert, Executive Director, Center for Compassion Studies, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Date: September 16, 2021
Topic: Provost's Investment Fund Workshop
Panelist:
Etta Kralovec, PhD., Professor, Teaching, Learning & Sociocultural Studies
John Pollard, PhD., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Curricular Innovation, Honors College, & Professor of Practice in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Kim Patten, MS., Assistant Vice President, Research Development
Jamie Boehmer, MS, PhD., Executive Director, Biomedical, Clinical & Health Sciences Research Development
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Provost Folks was joined by leaders in the Office of the Provost to discuss plans and goals for the coming academic year.
Panelists:
Gail D. Burd, Ph.D., Sr. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning
Greg Heileman, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education
Kendal Washington White, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Campus Life and Dean of Students
Melody Buckner, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost, Digital Learning and Online Initiatives
Ivy Banks, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Diversity & Inclusion
Kasey Urquidez, Ed.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean for Undergraduate Admissions
Andrea Romero, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
Andrew Carnie, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Graduate Education
Karen Francis Begay, M.A., Assistant Vice Provost, Native American Initiatives
Cynthia Demetriou, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Student Success & Retention Innovation
Craig Wilson, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Online and Distance Education
Shan Sutton, MA, MHum., Dean, University Libraries
Brent White, JD, Vice Provost, and Dean, Arizona Global
WATCH the webinar recording (CC)
Date: April 6, 2021
Topic: Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Faculty, Staff and Students
Panelists:
Josephine Corder, MBA, Director, Life and Work Connections
David Salafsky, DrPH, MPH, Co-Executive Director, Campus Health Services
Glenn Matchett-Morris, PhD (Tentative), Director, CAP Services
Date: March 23, 2021
Topic: Lessons Learned From a Year of Remote Teaching
Panelists:
Andrea Romero, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Lisa Elfring, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost, Office of Instruction and Assessment
Date: February 23, 2021
Topic: Individual Brand Management
Panelist:
Lehman Benson III, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management and Organizations
Date: February 11, 2021
Topic: Understanding Career Track
Panelist: Andrea Romero, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Date: January 28, 2021
Topic: Finding Campus Resources to Support Your Students
Presenters:
Lisa Elfring, Associate Vice Provost, Instruction and Assessment
Danielle Flink, Student Success and Retention Specialist for CALS and Academic Services
Jenny Nirh, Associate Director, Communications and Outreach for Student Success, Retention and Innovation
Date: December 3, 2020
Topic: Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Reaffirmation of Accreditation 2021
Panelist:
Gail Burd, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning
Date: November 18, 2020
Topic: General Education Refresh
Panelists:
Susan Miller-Cochran, Executive Director, General Education and Professor of English
John Pollard, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Honors College
Date: November 5, 2020
Topic: Faculty Demographics and Hiring
Panelists:
Andrea Romero, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Judy Marquez Kiyama, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development
Ashley Hurrand, Program Manager, Customer Experience & Support, UAIR
Date: October 22, 2020
Topic: College operations, the model of engagement and future plans at the Honors College
Panelists:
Terry Hunt, Dean, Honors College
John Pollard, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Honors College
Date: October 8, 2020
Topic: Managing Forward: Re-opening Campus
Panelist: Mr. Christopher Kopach, Assistant Vice President, Facilities Management
Date: September 24, 2020
Topic: Supporting UArizona Graduate Students
Panelists:
Andrew Carnie, Dean, Graduate College
Dorian Voorhees, Associate Dean, Graduate College
Maggie Pitts, Associate Dean, Gradudate College
Meg Lota Brown, Faculty Director of the Graduate Center
Frans Tax, Faculty Director, Graduate Diversity and Inclusion
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 3 PM
Topic: Faculty Development and Funding Resources
Panelists:
Andrea Romero, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
Judy Marquez Kiyama, Associate Vice Provost, Faculty Development
Sangita Pawar, Vice President, Operations
Kim Patten, Assistant Vice President, Research Development
Date: August 27, 2020
Topic: Campus Re-entry Overview - Students
Panelists:
Kendal Washington White, Vice Provost, Campus Life / Dean of Students
Marcos Guzman, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Fraternity & Sorority Programs
Moderator: Clarisa Robles
Date: August 13, 2020
Topic: Campus Re-entry Overview
Faculty Discussants:
Ron Hammer, Professor, College of Medicine
Chad Herzog, Executive Director, UA Presents
Maha Nassar, Associate Professor, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Robert Stephan, Assistant Professor, College of Humanities
Moderator: Andrea Romero, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Date: July 30, 2020
Topic: Wildcats in the Classroom in Fall 2020 – What to Expect?
Subject Matter Experts from the Office of Instruction and Assessment
Lisa Elfring, Associate Vice Provost
Ingrid Novodvorsky, Director, Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Gretchen Gibbs, Professor of Practice & Coordinator, Professional Development - Online Instruction
Erin Galyen, Associate Professor of Practice & Co-Coordinator, Certificate in College Teaching