Session 104: Nine Habits of Mind that Cultivate Faculty Resilience

Time: 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Location: Hall of Science 113

Presenter: Ruth Zaplin (Senior Executive in Residence, SPA | Public Administration and Policy)

Session Description: 

In higher education, blurred boundaries between academic and personal life have left many faculty facing unrelenting demands. Burnout and disengagement underscore the need for resilience as a professional imperative. This interactive session introduces nine evidence-based habits of mind to help faculty cultivate inner steadiness, renew purpose, and sustain well-being—essential capacities for thriving amid shifting academic demands.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify nine habits of mind that strengthen faculty resilience and well-being
2. Apply reflective and mindfulness-based practices to cultivate steadiness and adaptability
3. Reframe professional challenges as opportunities for growth and renewal
4. Align daily actions with core values and purpose to sustain engagement and vitality

Powerful Questions