National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
At UBC, we subscribe to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (facultydiversity.org). Register to become a member and you will have access to their Monday Motivator email which offers tips and strategies for helping you thrive in academia. You will also have access to their 12-week, on demand, Dissertation Success Program (modules on writing habits and process, overcoming perfectionism, assessment, and more), guest webinars and multi-week online courses.
Services
| Title | Description | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| The Monday Motivator |
This weekly email provides positive energy and a productivity tip, with concrete and actionable steps to help with your week or semester. Sign up when registering! Register through UBC's subscription. |
Academic, Writing and Communication |
| 14-Day Writing Challenge |
The 14-Day Challenge is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. Register for the site through UBC's subscription. Upcoming sessions include: Feb 26 - Mar 10, 2024. Register by Feb 16. It's very simple... |
Academic, Writing and Communication |
Resources
| Title | Description | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| WriteNow, online supportive writing community |
This program ($245US), exclusively for graduate students and postdocs, offers 12 weeks (next session, May 15 - Aug 6, 2023) of access to the WriteNow platform and timer for increased writing productivity, goal setting, and community support. Register through UBC's subscription. Registration closes Apr 28 (save $50 before Apr 18) What to expect: Every Day (Monday - Friday): |
Academic, Writing and Communication |
| Pivoting to Online Teaching, Webinar Recording and Resources |
In this webinar Sara Schley, PhD, walks you through a practical framework for moving your course online quickly. |
Academic, Teaching |
| Dissertation Success Curriculum |
The 12-week Dissertation Success online, on-demand Program is designed for doctoral candidates who are focused on finishing their dissertation. Each module includes a recorded training video and resources. Register with the University of British Columbia's subscription to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. |
Academic, Health and Wellbeing, Writing and Communication |