2026-2027 Schedule

All sessions will be held in Room 202, Howard L. Hawks Hall
Breakfast available at 7:30 a.m. Lunch available at 12 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 18

Session 1

8 a.m.-noon

Strategic Planning, Vision and Mission

Dr. Tammy Beck

1-4 p.m.

Goal Setting

Dr. Jake Messersmith

Friday, Oct. 23

Session 2

8 a.m.-noon

Understanding My Strengths: What Makes Me Unique

Dr. Tim Hodges

1-4 p.m.

Leading With Strengths

Dr. Tim Hodges

Friday, Nov. 20

9 a.m.-noon

Team Scholarship

Center for Research, Excellence and Diversity in Team Science

Session 3

1-4 p.m.

Team Scholarship

Center for Research, Excellence and Diversity in Team Science

Friday, Dec. 4

Session 4

8 a.m.-noon

Effective Communication

Dr. Kathy Castle and Dr. Aaron Duncan

1-4 p.m.

Research Leaders Panel

Friday, Jan. 22

Session 5

8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

Dr. Steve Olson

Friday, Feb. 26

Session 6

8-11:30 a.m.

Revisiting Strengths

Dr. Tim Hodges

12:30-4 p.m.

Communications Workshop

Wendy Van, Open Window Communications

Friday, March 28

Session 7

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Research Growth Plan Presentation Rehearsals

Friday, April 16

Session 8

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Research Growth Plan Presentations