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The Rochester Year One series is designed for new and early-career faculty. These workshops offer practical knowledge and expanded alliances that link faculty to research and scholarship resources, clarify the path to promotion, and support faculty progress.

Upcoming workshop sessions

If you have questions or accommodation requests, please contact Adele Coelho at adele.coelho@rochester.edu.

Resources for Supporting Students through Difficulties

October 2, 2025
Lunch 12-12:30pm
Workshop: 12:30-1:30pm
(Complimentary lunch provided, rsvp required)
Genrich Rusling Room, Warner School

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Student challenges are evolving—knowing how to spot distress, handle disruptions, and connect students with support is vital. This session empowers faculty and staff with practical strategies to recognize warning signs, address conduct issues, and direct students to essential campus resources. Learn from experts on how to build a classroom that’s safe, respectful, and supportive for everyone.

Learning Outcomes:  By attending this session, you’ll be able to:

  1. Identify common signs of student distress and understand appropriate ways to respond within your role.
  2. Apply effective strategies to address classroom disruptions and student conduct concerns with confidence and care.
  3. Connect students with relevant campus resources that support their academic success, well-being, and safety.

Past workshop sessions

Missed the Workshop?

Materials are available upon request by contacting adele.coelho@rochester.edu

Sponsored Research Essentials: A Guide to Resources, Compliance, and Funding

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual workshop

This session, led by Vice President for Research Steve Dewhurst and leaders from collaborating offices, will provide an overview of the research landscape and the resources available to faculty conducting research. Topics covered in the overview will include sponsored research administration, research involving human subjects or animals, research integrity, sponsored research accounting, technology commercialization, patents and IP, research security, and more.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify key institutional offices and resources that support faculty and their research.
  2. Understand core compliance requirements related to sponsored research administration, research integrity, human/animal research, and research security.
  3. Navigate opportunities for funding, accounting, commercialization, and intellectual property management.