2020 BFSA Professional Development Conference Sessions
The Black Faculty and Staff Association is proud to announce the following sessions for the 2020 BFSA Professional Development Conference:
Presenter: Jeena Owens
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Creating Freelance Opportunities
Description: Participants will learn how they can leverage their skills and talents to create business or freelance opportunities.
Presenter: Melinda King
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Salary Negotiation
Description: Attendees will acquire tips and tools to utilize when negotiating salaries in a current or future career opportunity.
Presenter: Quincy Hall
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: The Curricular Approach - How "ResLifers" Play a Role in Student Learning
Description: Attendees will get a brief overview of both the historical and contemporary contexts of student learning, the progression of approaches to student learning, the role of student life practitioners in education, and will learn about "Impact", the residential curriculum model of Housing and Residential Communities at The University.
Presenter: Nikita Y. Harris
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Authentic Leadership: The Truth Shall Set You Free!
Description: This workshop will focus on identifying and respecting your own deeply held values as a leader while maintaining honest relationships with followers built on foundations of truth, ethics and positivity.
Presenter: Angela Martin
Institution: Hunt Oil Company/Commerce/Bama at Work
Title: Workplace Conflict Resolution
Description: Participants will learn how to effectively resolve workplace conflict, leading and managing teams through conflict, taking ownership of your behavior, and building confidence in having difficult conversations.
Presenter: Beth Howard
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Equal Opportunity in the Higher Education Workplace
Description: This presentation will present an overview of laws related to equal opportunity in the workplace and resources available to employees should they need to report illegal harassment or discrimination. The presentation will also discuss aspects unique to employees in a higher education setting and how institutions of higher education can work to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Presenter: Tariq Draine
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Fostering Healthy Relationships in the Workplace
Description: Attendees can expect to receive key notes and tips to self-development and methods to mirror transparency in character traits. By the end of the presentation, the hope is for audiences to walk away with invaluable relationship building techniques that can be applied to all areas of society.
Presenter: Wanda M. Burton
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Coping at the Intersection - Understanding Gendered Racism and Black Women's Mental Health
Description: Attendees can expect to have a clear understanding of gendered racism and identify common and effective coping strategies used by black women.
Presenter: Andre Denham
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Strategies for Success in the Academy
Description: This presentation will provide attendees with insights on how to navigate the process from PhD student to tenured professor. This presentation will most benefit those who are interested in making a career in the academy or who are already on the path towards tenure and promotion.
Presenter: Chad L. Jackson
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Interviewing and Resumes - What Am I Doing Wrong?
Description: This workshop provides participants with detailed instructions and a step-by-step guide on writing effective resumes and cover letters. Participants will learn about the job search process, how to market themselves effectively, and how to get up-to-speed with common interview questions, as well as how to strategically answer each question.
Presenter: Allison Upshaw
Institution: Stillman College
Title: Non-Traditional Publishing and Other Resources
Description: Multimodal publishing, creative publishing, non-traditional publishing, academic publishing, and public scholarship. Participants will learn about non-traditional publishing opportunities: what to look for and how to submit.
Presenter: Allison Upshaw
Institution: Stillman College
Title: Creativity in Critical Thinking for Classrooms and Communities, Creative/Critical Thinking, Facilitation Skills
Description: Participants will engage in a series of short activities that stimulate creative and critical thinking processes. Participants will then work toward adapting them for personal use in the workplace and community.
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Creating Freelance Opportunities
Description: Participants will learn how they can leverage their skills and talents to create business or freelance opportunities.
Presenter: Melinda King
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Salary Negotiation
Description: Attendees will acquire tips and tools to utilize when negotiating salaries in a current or future career opportunity.
Presenter: Quincy Hall
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: The Curricular Approach - How "ResLifers" Play a Role in Student Learning
Description: Attendees will get a brief overview of both the historical and contemporary contexts of student learning, the progression of approaches to student learning, the role of student life practitioners in education, and will learn about "Impact", the residential curriculum model of Housing and Residential Communities at The University.
Presenter: Nikita Y. Harris
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Authentic Leadership: The Truth Shall Set You Free!
Description: This workshop will focus on identifying and respecting your own deeply held values as a leader while maintaining honest relationships with followers built on foundations of truth, ethics and positivity.
Presenter: Angela Martin
Institution: Hunt Oil Company/Commerce/Bama at Work
Title: Workplace Conflict Resolution
Description: Participants will learn how to effectively resolve workplace conflict, leading and managing teams through conflict, taking ownership of your behavior, and building confidence in having difficult conversations.
Presenter: Beth Howard
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Equal Opportunity in the Higher Education Workplace
Description: This presentation will present an overview of laws related to equal opportunity in the workplace and resources available to employees should they need to report illegal harassment or discrimination. The presentation will also discuss aspects unique to employees in a higher education setting and how institutions of higher education can work to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Presenter: Tariq Draine
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Fostering Healthy Relationships in the Workplace
Description: Attendees can expect to receive key notes and tips to self-development and methods to mirror transparency in character traits. By the end of the presentation, the hope is for audiences to walk away with invaluable relationship building techniques that can be applied to all areas of society.
Presenter: Wanda M. Burton
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Coping at the Intersection - Understanding Gendered Racism and Black Women's Mental Health
Description: Attendees can expect to have a clear understanding of gendered racism and identify common and effective coping strategies used by black women.
Presenter: Andre Denham
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Strategies for Success in the Academy
Description: This presentation will provide attendees with insights on how to navigate the process from PhD student to tenured professor. This presentation will most benefit those who are interested in making a career in the academy or who are already on the path towards tenure and promotion.
Presenter: Chad L. Jackson
Institution: The University of Alabama
Title: Interviewing and Resumes - What Am I Doing Wrong?
Description: This workshop provides participants with detailed instructions and a step-by-step guide on writing effective resumes and cover letters. Participants will learn about the job search process, how to market themselves effectively, and how to get up-to-speed with common interview questions, as well as how to strategically answer each question.
Presenter: Allison Upshaw
Institution: Stillman College
Title: Non-Traditional Publishing and Other Resources
Description: Multimodal publishing, creative publishing, non-traditional publishing, academic publishing, and public scholarship. Participants will learn about non-traditional publishing opportunities: what to look for and how to submit.
Presenter: Allison Upshaw
Institution: Stillman College
Title: Creativity in Critical Thinking for Classrooms and Communities, Creative/Critical Thinking, Facilitation Skills
Description: Participants will engage in a series of short activities that stimulate creative and critical thinking processes. Participants will then work toward adapting them for personal use in the workplace and community.