The university's Academic Leadership & Development Committee offers an ongoing series of seminars for university faculty.  The seminars cover a wide array of topics related to a career in academia including orienting new faculty, avoiding burnout and navigating the tenure process.

The seminars are offered throughout the year.  For a complete list of seminars currently scheduled and to register, please visit:

http://www.usc.edu/academe/faculty/governance/
committees/charges/ald_workshops.html

The remaining Fall 2006 courses are:
           
Attracting, Retaining and Developing Faculty
One of the most critical roles you will play as a Department Chair is to hire outstanding faculty and nurture their productivity and commitment to USC. This workshop is designed to help you learn and share best practices in regard to attracting faculty to the LA area (housing, compensation packages, and dual career issues). The session will also discuss how you can keep the best faculty you have and most effectively mentor those who will be the future of USC.  October 9, 2006; 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; UPC