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Fall Faculty Conference

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Fall Faculty Conference 2023

Refresh & Refocus

Refresh. Refocus. The academic rhythm of life is strengthened by recognizing the value and great need for times of rest. Words like “refresh” and “refocus” can prompt us to remember the importance of taking time to reflect, restore, and move forward.

With that in mind, we are looking forward to stepping out of our typical conference routine and gathering together at an off-site venue (Rancho Bernardo Inn) on the weekend of August 18-20, 2023. Our hope is that this time would strengthen our work together, both in the tasks we face and the relational climate we experience. We've scheduled the dates for a weekend with the intention that this arrangement allows for all to participate in our first off-campus Fall Faculty Retreat in twelve years.

Fall Faculty Conference is co-directed by Shelly Cunningham, Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement and Arianna Molloy, Associate Professor of Communication Studies & Pedagogy Development Consultant.


Questions?

Contact Jackie Beatty at:
jackie.beatty@biola.edu


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Schedule

The conference will take place on the weekend of August 18-20, 2023. The first two days and nights will include the planned portion of the retreat. An optional third night (August 20-21) is offered for continued fellowship and relaxation.

 

Friday, August 18, 2023

Time Program
4 p.m. Check-in available at 4 p.m. (complimentary self parking)
5:45–7 p.m. Dinner
7:15–8:45 p.m. General Session I
9 p.m. Late Night Options

 

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Time Program
7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
8:45–10:15 a.m. General Session II
10:15–10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops
  • Option 1: Intentional Spirituality (Glenn & Holly Packiam)
  • Option 2: Winsome Conviction (Tim Muehlhoff & Rick Langer)
12–1 p.m. Lunch Buffet
1–5:30 p.m. Free Time
5:45–7 p.m. Dinner
7:15–8:45 p.m. General Session III
9 p.m. Late Night Options

 

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Time Program
7:30–8:30 a.m. "Grab & Go" Continental Breakfast
8:45–10:15 a.m. General Session IV
10:30–11:30 a.m. Brunch Buffet
11:30 a.m. Dismissal

About

Fall Faculty Conference is an annual event for all faculty to come together as one visible corporate body motivated by a sense of collective mission, purpose, and values. The goal of the Faculty Conference is to help create focused attention to topics of need and/or enrichment identified in annual faculty surveys and focus groups. Conference programming is designed to address what faculty see as high priorities within our Biola community and for their professional growth and development (in teaching, research and service). Recognizing that faculty are transitioning from various summer projects, classes and life experiences, this program offers space to come back together as a community and helps set the tone for the upcoming academic year.

The conference is motivated by the felt need to strengthen our sense of community. The cornerstone of a healthy community is a high degree of trust, rooted in the following three values:

  1. Cohesion: As a Christian, academic community, what common bonds do we share?
  2. Supportiveness: How can we express value to each other? How can we ensure people know they are wanted and appreciated?
  3. Openness: How can we promote continued learning and an open exchange of ideas in a kind and honest manner?

Fall Faculty Conference is co-directed by Shelly Cunningham, Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement and Arianna Molloy, Associate Professor of Communication Studies & Pedagogy Development Consultant.