Maximizing Impact: 2021/22 cohort

A program for early-career researchers/faculty at UBC

Maximizing Impact is a program to engage early-career researchers/faculty in maximizing the impact of their academic endeavours – particularly during these challenging and uncertain times.

Led by Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul, Senior Advisor to the Provost, Women and Gender-Diverse Faculty, UBC Vancouver, and Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, this program invites all faculty members, at the level of Assistant Professor, to take part in an eight-month online program. The program will provide networking opportunities, lunch-and-learn sessions with thoughtful and engaging speakers, and 1:1 leadership coaching.

The program will focus on the following components:

  1. Networking opportunities for faculty who are at the start of their academic careers.
  2. Events/workshops to help early-career faculty effectively lead change (See the list of general themes and speakers below)
  3. One-on-one leadership coaching in collaboration with Heather Turnbull (Program lead, Coaching Services, Organizational Development and Learning, Human Resources) and Yael Blum (Director, Organizational Development and Learning, Human Resources).

Events & Workshops

Month
Theme
Speakers
Date
SeptemberNerve: Lessons on leadership from two women who went first
Recording available here.
Martha Piper
Indira Samarasekera
Sept. 29, 2021
OctoberStarting and maintaining a vibrant research program/lab, motivating graduate students
Recording available here. Password: Y04BJp!Q
Karen Cheung
Sophia Frangou
Michael Kobor
Gail Murphy
Oct. 20, 2021
12:00-1:15 p.m.
NovemberTeaching post-COVID - successes, challenges, and learning from each other
Recording available here. Password: b3zH?tT&
Christina Hendricks
Jaclyn Stewart
Janice Stewart
Nov. 16, 2021
12:00-1:15 p.m.
DecemberInclusive Excellence
Recording available here. Password: s+^M%3Y.
Ayesha S. Chaudhry
Chonnettia Jones
Handel Wright
Dec. 8, 2021
12:00-1:15 p.m.
JanuaryManaging family responsibilities (parenthood and aging parents) with demands of academia
Recording available here (for UBC faculty and staff).
If you are unable to view the OneDrive link, please email Dr. Virji-Babul for options.
Liisa Galea
Eli Puterman
Margaret Moss
Jan. 11, 2022
12:15-1:30 p.m.
FebruaryLeadership
Recording available here. Password: R6&j=laQ
Moura QualyeFeb. 9, 2022
12:00-1:30 p.m.
MarchDiscussion on TenureMarion Pearson
Lara Boyd
Christine Chen
Mar. 02, 2022
12:00-1:15 p.m.
AprilEnd of year get-togetherIn-personTBC

We would also like to thank the women/gender-diverse faculty of the Scholarly Committee of the Emeritus College, who support the program as facilitators.

Thank you to the committee members advising on this project:

  • Prof. Moura Quayle, Professor, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs
  • Dee Dee Sung, ALDP Program Director and Leadership Coach
  • Dr. Ian Scott, Associate Professor, ALDP Academic Co-Director
  • Dr. Beth Haverkamp, Associate Professor, ALDP Academic Co-Director
  • Dr. Linc Kesler, Associate Professor, Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies and English
  • Dr. Sheryl Staub-French, Professor, Civil Engineering

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