April 28

What speech does academic freedom protect? Does institutional neutrality affect how you teach, research, or speak out? This session breaks down the scope of these principles, when they matter, and how both are being tested in today’s higher ed climate. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your rights, the University’s responsibilities, and where questions remain about the boundaries of both in 2025 and beyond. Presenters: Jesh Humphrey, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel, and Sarah Edwards, Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel

• Tuesday, April 29, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, via Zoom (Register)

Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the presentation.

The Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success is partnering with the Academic Affairs Human Resources team, the University Human Resources department, and the Office of Legal Affairs to lead Best Practices for ADVANCing Faculty Recruitment Training. ADVANCing Recruitment Training is a two part process and is required of all members of faculty and AA administrator search committees. The first part is an online session in Canvas;  search committee members will complete this online session each academic year they serve on a search committee. The second part is a face-to-face workshop, which search committee members are required to have completed within the past five years PRIOR to their service on a search committee. The upcoming training on May 14 is the last training that will be offered until August 2025, so we encourage faculty to sign up now for the May 14 face-to-face training (virtual via Zoom), which is scheduled from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Register for training.

urbanCORE & the Writing Resources Center are hosting two summer retreats to support faculty writers in building sustainable writing practices in a calm, community-focused setting.

Two-Day Structured Retreat

Write alongside colleagues in a quiet, supportive space to make progress toward your personal or professional writing goals, jumpstart a summer project, or write with others in a relaxing environment. 

• Tuesday-Wednesday, May 20-21, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Dubois Center (Register)

Writing & Renewal Retreat

Join a supportive summer writing community over the course of six weeks. Each Wednesday begins with time to reflect in the Botanical Gardens—through a guided activity or quiet exploration—followed by goal-setting, discussion & focused writing in Sycamore Hall. Co-sponsored by the UNC Botanical Gardens.

• Wednesdays, May 28-July 2, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Botanical Gardens & Sycamore Hall (Register)

Master generative AI tools to elevate learning in the digital age and earn a digital badge by participating in the Next-Generation Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools, Professional Certificate. The summer cohort runs June 11 – June 24. Enroll now.