We value personal and professional development through collaboration and self-reflection. 

Center
for Leadership

The mission of the Center for Leadership is to “elevate the leader within” all employees. It provides opportunities for faculty and staff to develop leadership skills, facilitate creative problem-solving, and foster collaboration across groups. The CFL offers a comprehensive array of action-based leadership development programs and opportunities open to all. 

Center for Leadership
Center
for Teaching

For over 25 years, the Center for Teaching at Sewanee has existed “to encourage, promote, and celebrate teaching excellence among our faculty.” The Center provides time and space for collegial conversations and reflection, opportunities for faculty development, and access to resources on effective teaching and learning. A Center created and run by faculty, it is a space of collaboration and development for faculty at all stages of their career.

Center for Teaching
Public Events
Lectures, Book Clubs, Dialogue

Sewanee hosts renowned speakers on a wide variety of topics and other events sponsored by offices and departments all across campus. All events are open to all employees of the University as well as community members. See our University events calendar for a sample of what’s been offered. 

 

Events Calendar

Faculty Advancement and Development

Tenure-track faculty are reviewed in the second, fourth, and sixth years, providing ample opportunities for feedback leading up to summative evaluation toward promotion and tenure.

 

The Office of the Dean of the College organizes new faculty orientation, monthly new faculty development sessions, opportunities for mentorship, and generous funds for travel to conferences as well as opportunities to apply for research grants during the academic year and in the summer. Grant opportunities to support scholarly and creative work are available through both internal competitions and through the Office of Sponsored Research. 

 

Staff Advancement and Development

Staff positions are reviewed throughout the year to allow opportunities for recognition and advancement. Our compensation framework provides pathways for reclassifications and promotions. 

Our collaborative review process has the primary goal of focusing on the ongoing development of the staff member and for the supervisor to plan an active role in the journey. They are conducted twice a year to provide opportunities to reflect on individual goals and objectives. 

Employment

18%
10+ years

18% of our staff have worked for the University for between 10-19 years. 

18%
20+ years

18% of our staff have worked for the University for more than 20 years. 

6,020
Total Years

Our employees have worked a combined total of 6,020 years.