This training will be especially useful to Faculty and Academic Leaders including Department Chairs, Deans and Associate Deans, Provosts and Associate Provosts, and Faculty Senate.

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern

Part 1: Recognizing Academic Bullying

• Defining the Problem: We will begin by defining and naming the various forms academic bullying may take.
• Naming the Harm: From here, we’ll identify the impact academic bullying can have not only on individuals but on departments and academic communities.

Part 2: Taking Action to Disrupt Academic Bullying

• Experiencing Academic Bullying: During this part of the conversation, you’ll examine tools and strategies you can use in the event you experience academic bullying.
• Responding to Academic Bullying: Once you’re able to recognize and name academic bullying, we’ll spend time unpacking how you can respond in the moment when it happens in your own department.
• Repairing Harm and Restoring Relationships: Academic bullying can have ripple effects throughout the community. We’ll explore how a restorative approach can set the stage for healing.
• Preventing Academic Bullying: Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you’ll be able to strategize ways you can proactively prevent academic bullying in the first place.