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THE WVU ADVANCE Center supports faculty, graduate students and WVU leaders through various services, offering customized support depending on each individual’s or group’s needs.

The Dialogues process focuses on team building and department level climate.
The Change Agent Course prepares participants for social justice leadership across the University.
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity professional development resources for faculty, graduate students and leaders.
Customized consultations.

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DIALOGUES

Are you a chair or unit leader seeking to improve communication, collaboration and overall job satisfaction in your department, unit or group? Looking for a stronger organizational climate and culture? Need help solving an internal problem?

CHANGE AGENT COURSE

Are you interested in becoming part of a growing network ready to engage in a personal and institutional transformation? Are you ready to become a social justice leader?

NATIONAL CENTER FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY

Are you looking for tailored resources that offer professional development, training and mentoring community for faculty, postdocs and graduate students from over 450 colleges and universities. Gain free access! Read More: National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

INDIVIDUALIZED CONSULTATIONS

Are you hoping to mentor others, seeking mentorship services yourself, or wanting to understand how to meet the needs of diverse faculty and graduate students?

FJN Ambassadors & Life in Mo’Town

Since its founding, FJN has adapted to meet the needs and interests of its members. The FJN Ambassador program developed in response to requests for more personal guidance for new and prospective faculty, staff, and graduate students. Ambassadors provide an insider’s perspective on both the WVU campus and “Life in Mo’Town” (Morgantown).

These perspectives often include insight into local neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, and where to find specialty services or products.

Community Connections Networking Events (CCNE)

Each semester, FJN hosts CCNE gatherings where faculty, staff, graduate students, and members of the local community connect across disciplines and interests. These informal events are held off campus in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Faculty Talks

Faculty Talks is a virtual speaker series sponsored by FJN that highlights the research and scholarship of WVU faculty and graduate students. Each 60–75-minute event provides an opportunity for presenters to share their work and receive feedback. Sessions conclude with a 15–20-minute Q&A.

Curated Professional Development Workshops

In partnership with ADVANCE and other collaborators, FJN offers targeted professional development workshops for a variety of groups, including junior faculty, doctoral students in the dissertation phase, and faculty or staff in leadership roles.

Small Group Mentoring & Peer Support

FJN facilitates supportive small-group and peer connections around shared interests or professional topics. These may take the form of mentoring groups, advocacy circles, or collaborative partnerships.

Mentoring Workshop Series

A two-part, in-person program designed for faculty and staff who serve as mentors or administer mentoring programs in their units.

Reach out to us

Are you interested in any of the services offered through the ADVANCE Center and Faculty Justice Network? Let’s talk!

Kasi Jackson

Director, WVU ADVANCE Center
Advance@mail.wvu.edu

Amena Anderson

Faculty Justice Network
Assistant Director, WVU ADVANCE Center
Amena.anderson@mail.wvu.edu