6 Professional development
In this section
Professional development opportunities at the University of Ottawa and external opportunities.
At the University of Ottawa
Many professional development opportunities are available to you at the University of Ottawa:
Bilingualism: You can take courses to hone your language skills. The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) can assist you.
Teaching skills: Take part in workshops and webinars offered by the Teaching and Learning Support Service, including webinars on teaching portfolios and on teaching and learning.
Tenure and promotion: The Academic Leadership program offers workshops on these topics, as well as mentoring (full-time faculty).
The University of Ottawa Gazette is a good source for new and opportunities.
External opportunities:
- Wellness: More Feet on the Ground: Learn to recognize, respond and refer students or colleagues experiencing mental health issues on campus. There are also workshops at the University of Ottawa that use this resource.
- Implicit bias: Learn to recognize bias that can affect our way of thinking.
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