OFA Pod provides information on topics that support faculty careers and help them flourish as faculty members at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Hosted by Dr. Christina Runge, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs at MCW, the podcast curates the expertise of MCW faculty and staff on a variety of topics of interest to faculty, including: promotion, wellness, mentoring, career development, retirement and many more.

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OFA Pod provides information on topics that support faculty careers and help them flourish as faculty members at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Hosted by Dr. Christina Runge, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs at MCW, the podcast curates the expertise of MCW faculty and staff on a variety of topics of interest to faculty, including: promotion, wellness, mentoring, career development, retirement and many more.
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March 7, 2024
Center for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
<p>In this episode of the OFA Pod, Dr. Jennifer Apps talks to Dr. Christa Wagner, the Founding Director of the MCW’s Center for Sustainability, Health and the Environment (MCW SHE Center). They discuss the purpose of the new center and ways in which MCW has already been working on sustainability. Dr. Wagner then talks about ways faculty in all mission areas can collaborate on work related to climate and health.</p> <p><a href="https://onehealthcare.ecochallenge.org/users/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sign up here</a> to join Team MCW in the Healthcare EcoChallenge happening in April.</p> <p>Sign up for their newsletter the <a href="https://www.mcw.edu/departments/center-for-sustainability-health-and-the-environment" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">SHE Center website</a> or follow them on X <a href="https://twitter.com/SHECenterMCW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@SHECenterMCW</a>.</p>

September 22, 2023
Promotion & Tenure Holistic Review
<p>In this episode of the OFA Pod, Dr. Christina Runge talks to Professors Staci Young and Michael DeBisschop about the proposals being made to MCW's promotion and tenure processes as a result of the two-year long holistic review, conducted by faculty workgroups. Drs. Young and DeBisschop talk specifically about how these changes may impact faculty, and how faculty can provide feedback before these proposals are considered by Faculty Council. </p> <p>To watch the recordings and view the slide decks of the full proposals from the P&T Holistic Review workgroups, go to <a href="https://infoscope.mcw.edu/OFA/Career-Development/Promotions/Promotion-and-tenure-holistic-review.htm">OFA’s InfoScope page</a> (MCW Log in required).</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57k86TnvYK5XlnE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Use this survey link</a> to provide direct feedback to the P&T Holistic Review workgroups before final recommendations are submitted in November 2023.</p> <p>____________________</p> <p>The Office of Faculty Affairs at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has created a podcast series, OFA Pod, that provides important information to faculty in a quick and convenient format. Hosted by Dr. Christina Runge, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, the podcasts curate the expertise of MCW faculty and staff to address questions faculty have regarding a variety of topics including: promotion, wellness, mentoring, career development, retirement and many more.</p> <p><br></p>

February 23, 2023
Writing Letters of Reference
<p>In this episode of the OFA Pod, Dr. Jennifer Apps, Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs, talks to Professor Mary-Beth Phelan, current Chair of the University Rank and Tenure Committee, about how to write a compelling letter of reference for a colleague, as part of the promotion process. The conversation includes tips for setting up a template, key areas to highlight in an evaluation and how to avoid unconscious bias in letter writing.</p> <p>The Office of Faculty Affairs at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has created a podcast series, OFA Pod, that provides important information to faculty in a quick and convenient format. Hosted by Dr. Christina Runge, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, the podcasts curate the expertise of MCW faculty and staff to address questions faculty have regarding a variety of topics including: promotion, wellness, mentoring, career development, retirement and many more.</p>
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