SEER Series 2025: Effective Communication in Professional Contexts

Central to all faculty, staff, and administrative roles is the ability to effectively communicate across differences, including student-focused roles of instructor, advisor, and research mentor, as well as institution-focused roles of colleague, collaborator, and leader. Building one-on-one connection, trust, and relationship through authentic communication supports strong interpersonal interactions and is an investment in the future for yourself, your colleagues, your students, and your initiatives. The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with a wide range of tools for effective communication, a chance to reflect on your principal communication modalities, and multiple opportunities to practice effective communication techniques, including developing skills and a vocabulary for communication in challenging situations.