Texas Tech University

TCVPA Faculty Development Workshops

Designed to support tenure, promotion, and continuing appointment trajectory, enhance research & creative activity strategies, promote collaboration, build community, respond to needs. Resources will be distributed at each workshop. TCVPA faculty in their first six years of full-time teaching are strongly encouraged to attend.

2026

13
FEB

Academic Milestones: Achieving Tenure, Promotion & Continuing Appointment

This annual session provides essential guidance for full-time faculty navigating tenure, promotion and continuing appointment. Hear perspectives from Provost Hendrick and campus leaders on dossier preparation, research development, and the third-year review. 
 
Room: TLPDC
 
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11:30–3:00PM

27
FEB

Pathways to Engaged Scholarship

Hear from TCVPA Engaged Scholar Leaders. Explore tools for measuring and articulating impact.
 
Room: TLPDC Room 151
 
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1:00–2:30PM

6
MAR

Dossier Preparation Workshop – Tenure & Promotion

 
Room:  TBD
 
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1:00–2:30PM

12
MAR

Attend TCVPA’s Annual Research & Awards Colloquium

Keynote Speaker Jeff Charney – Innovation, Arts & Technology
 
Maedgen Theatre Complex
 
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5:00PM

3
APR

Dossier Preparation Workshop – Continuing Appointment – Lectutrers & Professors of Practice 

Pathways to Research Collaboration with Students
 
Room:  TBD
 
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1:00–2:30PM

24
APR

Pathways to Research Collaboration with Students

Explore entrepreneurial and collaborative student\faculty research opportunities.
 
Room:  TBD
 
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1:00–2:30PM

14 & 16
May

Attend TTU Commencement & End of Year Celebrations!

Dawn your regalia for commencement and join in the celebrations in honor of our students, faculty, and staff!
 
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