As we move further into the semester, this is a natural point to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with the resources designed to support faculty success. Teaching, research, service, and leadership responsibilities often intensify at this stage of the term. This week, we are highlighting coordinated campus resources available to assist you professionally and personally.

Our goal is simple: make it easier to find the support you need — when you need it.

📚 Faculty Engagement and Development (FED)
The FED Center serves as a comprehensive hub for faculty success across career stages.

Whether you are refining a course, strengthening research productivity, or exploring leadership pathways, FED offers:

• FED services (teaching, research, career development): https://www.uh.edu/fed/services/index.php
• FED professional development resources (including NCFDD & Magna Commons): https://www.uh.edu/fed/services/professional-development/index.php
• FED curated faculty resources: https://www.uh.edu/fed/resources/ 
  (These cover workshops, training, and professional support tailored to faculty needs at any career stage.). Explore current events and materials at: https://www.uh.edu/fed/events

🔬 Research Development & Grant Support

Mid-semester is often prime time for proposal preparation and planning for summer submissions.

• Division of Research (all research support & funding info): https://www.uh.edu/research/
• External & internal funding opportunities: https://www.uh.edu/research/funding-opportunities/
• Funding databases (Pivot and Grants.gov resources): https://www.uh.edu/research/funding-opportunities/funding-databases/
• Internal seed programs (e.g., Grants to Enhance & Advance Research - GEAR): https://www.uh.edu/research/funding-opportunities/internal-awards/gear/
• Sponsored Projects support (proposal & award management): https://www.uh.edu/research/sponsored-projects/

If you are planning a submission this semester or early summer, consider ;engaging support now to strengthen competitiveness and ensure adequate lead time.

Contact your college research office or the Division of Research for tailored assistance.

🧠 Faculty Well-Being & Burnout Prevention

Sustained academic performance depends on sustainable practices. The University provides several supports:

• Employee wellness programming through HR POWER UP
• UH Faculty Benefits & Resources Handbook (well-being resources):
  https://uh.edu/provost/faculty/prospective-faculty/faculty-benefits/faculty_benefits_resources_handbook.pdf

Faculty are encouraged to proactively use available supports rather than waiting for peak stress periods at the semester’s end.

🎓 Classroom Support & Student Management Resources

Faculty navigating classroom challenges may access:

• Dean of Students guidance on managing disruptive behavior

• • https://www.uh.edu/dos/behavior-conduct/disruptive-students/

• UHPD Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training

• • https://www.uh.edu/police/policies-training/crase/

• Instructional design consultations through FED

🤝 A Shared Commitment

Faculty excellence drives student achievement, research innovation, and institutional strength. Accessing support resources is not a sign of strain — it is a strategic investment in sustainability and impact.

If there are additional supports you would like highlighted in future editions, we welcome your suggestions.

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