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Dear Faculty Relations: With so much emphasis on student wellness, how can I also support faculty in utilizing what’s available to prioritize their personal health and wellness? —Trying to Lead by Example

Dear Faculty Relations: I’ve heard some of our teaching and clinical faculty feel like department outsiders. Do you have any tips on how to integrate teaching and clinical faculty in departments better and help them feel valued? —Wanting Everyone Included

Dear Faculty Relations: I have struggled to effectively respond to feedback and criticism when I’ve impacted someone with my words or actions. I want to be open to the possibility that I have caused harm, especially because that is never my intent. How can I handle these situations without getting defensive? —Trying to Remain Open 

Dear Faculty Relations: Do you have any practical strategies to move our faculty hiring practices forward and not simply engage in a performative check-off practice? —Seeking Meaningful Inclusive Hiring

Dear Faculty Relations: I have received complaints from postdoctoral fellows who have issues with their faculty/PIs about how their jobs have changed since they were first hired; for example, being moved to an entirely new project and research area, working extended hours, not receiving adequate communication or guidance. They are confused about original contractual arrangements that appear vague. What is the best way to approach this issue when it festers negativity between mentors and their postdocs? —Chair Wondering about Vague Contracts

Dear Faculty Relations: One of our colleagues has a knack for rubbing people the wrong way. Their words and actions are harsh, aggressive, and confrontational. They make me and others feel uncomfortable, intimidated, and even fearful for psychological safety. How might I address this to create a better departmental culture? —Abused in Boulder

Dear Faculty Relations: Over the last decade, we have lost several BIPOC colleagues in our unit. Sometimes, we didn’t even get a chance to counteroffer. In my leadership position, I want to ensure we do everything possible to retain our colleagues and be aware of issues that may drive our BIPOC colleagues to seek positions elsewhere. What can I do? —Seeking Greater Awareness

Dear Faculty Relations: What is meant by holding a coaching discussion with staff? How can I be an effective supervisor? —Effective Supervisor

Dear Faculty Relations: What do you wish you had known earlier in your career about being a leader? I’d appreciate hearing from our deans. —Looking for Advice

Dear Faculty Relations: With all the talk around the great resignation and re-evaluation, I'm worried about those around me either leaving or being disengaged in their work. How do we keep our people? —Fearful of the Great Resignation