Faculty Development & Events

Here you can find information about Faculty Development Opportunities and Resources.

Events

For singular events, please consult the College calendar.

Faculty Study Hall [pdf]

Every Monday throughout the semester, faculty across all ranks are invited to mingle in a quiet work space with good food and coffee to work on their projects – 10am-1pm

Monday New Faculty Lunches

Every other Monday during the semester, first year faculty are invited to a lunch series that continues orientation to the college and introduces faculty to academic and institutional topics and resources. This is a chance to meet with your cohort and get to know key members of the academic community.

Second Tuesday Café Series

Sponsored by the Aydelotte Foundation, this series highlights a specific division or theme every year: Social Sciences in 2014/15, Arts and Humanities in 2015/16.
Scheduled Dates: September 8, October 6, November 10, December 8 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Scheuer Room. For more information, contact: pshrops1@swarthmore.edu

Wednesday Faculty Lunch Series

Every week, faculty are invited to gather for lunch as a member of the academic community presents a short and informal talk based on current research, teaching or institutional initiatives. Social lunch begins at noon. Presentations start at 12:30.

Faculty Lecture Series [pdf]

This series presents research lectures by faculty returning from a college-funded one-year sabbatical and those wanting to present their research findings to the greater academic community. In the tradition of the liberal arts, lecturers pitch their talks to the diverse public, valuing inspiration and dialogue. Talks last 30-45 minutes followed by Q and A. There are usually 3-4 lectures every semester.