Read and Dialogue: Faculty burnout, or something else? (Reading Group)
Thu, 9 Feb 2023 11:00 AM - Mon, 13 Feb 2023 1:00 PM
Online Reading Group: Offered both February 9 and 13.
There are many, ongoing conversations about the topic of faculty burnout–or dissatisfaction, or low morale, or whatever (perhaps less polite) label we want to put on it.
In a recent Chronicle of Higher Education advice piece, “Faculty Job Dissatisfaction Isn’t About ‘Burnout,’” Maria LaMonaca Wisdom argues that concern about (lack of) impact on others is a primary reason many faculty are struggling right now; focusing on how our work might be helping others in meaningful ways, then, can increase satisfaction, and agency, for faculty.
This one-time, 60-minute online Read and Dialogue discussion will be offered on two different dates: take your pick. We will discuss Wisdom’s article, and explore ways that we as faculty can support each other in addressing the causes of faculty dissatisfaction, including finding ways to cultivate our sense of impact.
As with other readings in this series, we will spend our time discussing how relevant the ideas are to our current context, how we might apply them to our own teaching, what questions or critiques we have about the claims and conclusions, and anything else the group wants to explore in the time allotted. This group is intentionally designed to require very little time commitment, given the burnout(!) and exhaustion that we recognize everyone is feeling these days.
Event Date & Time (offered 2 different dates): 2/9 from 11am-12pm or 2/13 from 12:30-1:30pm
Location: Online (the Zoom link will be shared prior to the event)
REGISTER through CFI's program registration website using the links below for one of the dates.
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11am-12pm |
12:30-1:30pm |
Deadline: Ongoing - recommended at least 24 hours in advance of the event
Note: If this is your first time visiting the registration page this semester, be sure to complete your profile information for our records and clear your browser cache/cookies! If a program is showing as "FULL" you may add yourself to the WaitingList (click on the registration link for instructions) and will be contacted if space becomes available.
Facilitators:
- Daisy L. Breneman, Justice Studies
Faculty participants will make progress toward the following program outcome:
- Exploring the causes and solutions for faculty burnout/dissatisfaction
- Sharing ideas for cultivating our sense of impact as faculty
- Creating community around building impact
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
Our programs are intended for JMU faculty or staff only! If you are a student or administrator and would like to attend please email cfi@jmu.edu with your request.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe in your profile of your registration account any considerations (e.g., disability, wellness, cultural, dietary, etc.) you want us to be aware about in regards to our events. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.