The Office of Faculty Development
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Monday – Friday

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Faculty Development
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929–0026

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Lecturer Academy

2026 Lecturer Academy

This event was held on Friday, January 29, 2026.

Access the playlist(opens in new window) of video recordings.

event poster with workshop information

Agenda

Welcome
Tiffani Anderson, Lecturer Mentor

Contracts, Salary Schedules, and Range Elevation - slides(opens in new window)
Office of Faculty Affairs
This session focused on understanding the terms of your contract, how to advocate for a salary increase when appropriate, and range elevation eligibility and preparation.

Order of Assignment - slides(opens in new window)
Office of Faculty Affairs
This session reviewed the CBA’s rules about order of work assignment, time base entitlements, and one and three-year contracts. We will also discuss re-employment rights and the meaning of “careful consideration” in the CBA.   

Meet the Provost
Division of Academic Affairs
Leslie Cornick, Provost and Vice President

Systems of Support Panel: Supporting Student Wellness
This session featured a rotating conversation from staff professionals to provide information and answer questions about the services each office provides to the university on behalf of supporting student wellness.

Dossier Writing Resources - slides (Google Slide)
This session explored how to write an effective narrative in your dossier and the impact the dossier can have on career advancement.  Additionally, did you know that lecturers can apply for sabbatical? Learn about how a good dossier can improve your chances for approval.

View slides and recordings from past Lecturer Academy events.