Winter 2025

��ݮ��Ƶ Leadership Academy (Day 3)

Sarah Seabrook — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:59:54 +0000

��ݮ��Ƶ Leadership Academy (Day 3) Sarah Seabrook Tue, 03/18/2025 - 08:59

��ݮ��Ƶ's Leadership Academy Day 3: May 9, 2025

Location: Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business

Description

The ��ݮ��Ƶ Leadership Academy is now accepting participants for the Spring 2025 offering. Offered once a year, the Leadership Academy is an in-person intensive retreat for academic leaders at ��ݮ��Ƶ. Intended primarily for department chairs and school directors, the Academy provides highly engaging executive education and opportunities for interaction with colleagues from across campus.

��ݮ��Ƶ's Leadership Academy involves a three-day off-site learning retreat from May 7th to 9th and a one half-day retreat (date of the half-day still TBC, dependent on participant and facilitator availability). The offsite retreat on May 7 to 9th will be held at ��ݮ��Ƶ's Stratford Campus and on-site accommodations will be provided to participants. Accommodations will be provided at the Best Western and learning sessions will place at our state-of-the-art classrooms on the Stratford campus.

The curriculum and programming is being designed and coordinated by Mark Weber, Special Advisor to the Provost on Leadership Strategy and Development and Martin Cooke, Assistant Vice President, Academic Leadership and Strategic Initiatives. Topics to be covered over the three days include Leadership, Change Management, Negotiation, Leading Team Decision-making, Thinking Strategically, and more.

Registration

Registration for the ��ݮ��Ƶ Leadership is required. Please register for the Academy using the link below as soon as possible. Note: you do not need to register for each day of the Leadership Academy.

Note that registration will close on April 20th.

Accessibility

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at ��ݮ��Ƶ. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for an ALP event, please contact program organizers via email (alp@uwaterloo.ca) o and include the session’s title and date. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

��ݮ��Ƶ Leadership Academy (Day 2)

Sarah Seabrook — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:55:52 +0000

��ݮ��Ƶ Leadership Academy (Day 2) Sarah Seabrook Tue, 03/18/2025 - 08:55

��ݮ��Ƶ's Leadership Academy Day 2: May 8, 2025

Location: Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business

Description

Registration

Note that registration will close on April 20th.

Accessibility

��ݮ��Ƶ Leadership Academy (Day 1)

Sarah Seabrook — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:33:31 +0000

��ݮ��Ƶ Leadership Academy (Day 1) Sarah Seabrook Thu, 03/13/2025 - 13:33

��ݮ��Ƶ's Leadership Academy Day 1: May 7, 2025

Location: Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business

Description

Registration

Note that registration will close on April 20th.

Accessibility

Tenure, Permanence and Promotion- Support group for Chairs and Directors

Sarah Seabrook — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:54:11 +0000

Tenure, Permanence and Promotion- Support group for Chairs and Directors Sarah Seabrook Mon, 03/10/2025 - 10:54

Tenure, Permanence, and Promotion-- Support group for Chairs and Directors

Location: United College, Greenhouse Room, Room 164

Panelists: Heather Henderson and Peter Wood

Description

Department chairs and school directors are responsible for directing the tenure and promotion processes within their units. The process is complex and challenging, and this cycle will be the first in which Teaching Stream faculty can apply for Permanence or Promotion.

Join us for a supportive open discussion with a panel of experienced chairs and representatives from the Policy 76/77 development committee, who have insight into the processes and standards for Teaching Stream faculty. Bring your questions! Breakfast will be provided.

Registration

Registration is required. If this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first).

Accessibility

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at ��ݮ��Ƶ. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for an ALP event, please contact Martin Cooke via email (alp@uwaterloo.ca) o and include the session’s title and date. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Understanding Unit Responsibilities: Safety and Accommodation

Sarah Seabrook — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:56:29 +0000

Understanding Unit Responsibilities: Safety and Accommodation Sarah Seabrook Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:56

Understanding Unit Responsibilities: Safety and Accommodation

Location: United College Greenhouse Room (UC 164)

Facilitator: Jennifer Gillies and Kate Windsor

Description

Among the legislated responsibilities of the university, we are required to provide a safe environment for learning and working and one which is free from discrimination, harassment, and violence and to accommodate students who have a disability. It is important for leaders of academic units and supervising employees, and those working directly with students to understand what it means to meet these obligations. In this session, we will learn about two sets of responsibilities. Kate Windsor, Director of Safety will discuss the role of units in ensuring compliance with legislation, programs and standards, particularly Policy 34 and the Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS). Jennifer Gillies, Vice Associate Provost, Campus Support and Accessibility will build awareness around our obligations stemming from the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other statutory requirements, noting the supports available to uphold these requirements, describe our duty to accommodate as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the limits to student accommodation. Both will be available to answer questions and to direct you to additional supports. Breakfast provided.

Registration is required. If this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first).

Accessibility

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at ��ݮ��Ƶ. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for an ALP event, please contact Martin Cooke via email (alp@uwaterloo.ca) o and include the session’s title and date. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Let’s Talk About the Budget: support for academic leaders

Sarah Seabrook — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:50:36 +0000

Let’s Talk About the Budget: support for academic leaders Sarah Seabrook Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:50

Let’s Talk About the Budget: Support for Academic Leaders

Location: E7-2324/2328 (MBET Classroom)

Facilitator: Martin Cooke and Mark Weber

Description

As we formulate a plan to bring the operating budget back to balance, we know that there are questions and uncertainty. We want to support academic leaders in making decisions and responding to their colleagues’ questions and concerns and to hear about the issues that leaders are facing in their units.  Join Marty Cooke and Mark Weber for an open discussion and mutual support in this challenging moment. Light lunch provided.

Registration is required. If this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first).

Accessibility

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at ��ݮ��Ƶ. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for an ALP event, please contact Martin Cooke via email (alp@uwaterloo.ca) o and include the session’s title and date. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

MANAGE: How to Reduce Thoughtload, Unlock Capacity, and Support Your Team in Times of Change

Sarah Seabrook — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:07:46 +0000

MANAGE: How to Reduce Thoughtload, Unlock Capacity, and Support Your Team in Times of Change Sarah Seabrook Wed, 12/11/2024 - 11:07

MANAGE: How to Reduce Thoughtload, Unlock Capacity, and Support Your Team in Times of Change

Location: United College, Greenhouse Room, Room 164

Facilitator: Liane Davey

Description

You’re leading your team through one of the most significant changes in the organization’s history. Although it’s only the start of the “journey,” people are already distracted, triggered, and burned out. You need a path forward to help you manage—manage yourself and manage your team. The good news is that there are evidence-based strategies you can use to focus attention, reduce anxiety, and conserve energy. There is a way to create calm within the chaos.

In the second session, we’ll turn our attention to strategies to help you support your team, including how to:

keep people focused on the highest-value outcomes and reduce low-value activity
reduce the impact of emotional contagion
optimize the use of sprints and recovery throughout the change process

Leading Change Part 2 represents the second half of Liane's series offered as part of the Academic Leadership Program. Note that you do not have to attend part 1 of this session to register for part 2.

Registration

Registration is required. If this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first).

Accessibility

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at ��ݮ��Ƶ. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for an ALP event, please contact Martin Cooke via email (alp@uwaterloo.ca) o and include the session’s title and date. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Leading Change Part 1 with Liane Davey

Sarah Seabrook — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:00:30 +0000

Leading Change Part 1 with Liane Davey Sarah Seabrook Wed, 12/11/2024 - 11:00

Leading Change Part 1: How to Reduce Thought load, Unlock Capacity, and Support Your Team in Times of Change

Location: E7, MBET classroom (E7-2324/2328)

Facilitator: Liane Davey

Description

In the first session, we’ll focus on strategies to help you manage your own experience of the demanding time, including how to:

keep your eyes on the prize and make your time work for you
process the emotional onslaught and protect sound decision-making
work toward a healthier energy balance sheet; increase assets and reduce liabilities

Registration

Registration is required. If this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first).

Accessibility

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at ��ݮ��Ƶ. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for an ALP event, please contact Martin Cooke via email (alp@uwaterloo.ca) o and include the session’s title and date. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.