Professional Development at Edgewood College: Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Learning 

Friday Leadership Series Initial Event:

Developing a Culture of Collegiality

Friday, Sept. 9, 10-11 am Regina 37  (FULL)

Second Session Now Added, 11am-12noon  Please RSVP to reserve seat and receive materials

(Faculty and Staff are Welcome)

GOAL: Using a research-based approach, introduce the topic of collegiality in academe, and set a direction for future study, reflection, action. 

 Agenda 

• Review and discuss Magna webinar materials on Fostering Collegiality in Higher Ed, focusing on these objectives:  
• gain an understanding of what collegiality is and is not 
• discover what U. S. courts have ruled regarding collegiality in higher education 
• learn strategies to use when dealing with uncivil colleagues
• Leigh Maxwell, Communication Studies Department, will discuss her current research in workplace communication and share strategies for conflict resolution and strengthening collegiality 
• Set direction for future study, reflection, action 
• Receive handouts with lists of practical ideas from Robert Cipriano, Ed.D, leader of the webinar. 

Quick Stats cited by Robert Cipriano,  Ed. D., based on national survey research 

•       Nationally, the most highly attended sessions at leadership conferences deal with conflict management
•      Chairs indicated that the number one challenge they faced was dealing with uncivil faculty members
•      Collegiality impacts student, faculty, and staff retention within departments and majors