Opportunities

Proposals & Grants

Community Impact Grants
The Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns seeks to advance its mission by awarding Community Impact Grants to Notre Dame faculty, students, staff, and community partners for community-engaged research, teaching, and learning that enact the values of Catholic social tradition. Successful grant proposals show collaboration among campus and community partners and advance academic community engagement with an aim toward social justice impact.

The center highly encourages projects that align with its special interests for the 2020–21 academic year, all of which can address issues related to or impact by COVID-19 as well:
  • Economic equity/poverty/just wage
  • Racial justice
  • Environmental justice
  • Public health (especially mental health and homelessness)
Connections to our 2020–21 Catholic social tradition theme, “Justice in the World," are also prioritized.

Due to COVID challenges, there will be only one proposal timeline and proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Applicants may request grants up to $15,000.

For more information or to apply go here.
September 21, 2020
COVID Impact Grant
The Sorenson Impact Foundation (SIF) is inviting potential grant recipients to propose solutions that can contribute to a more equitable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis. SIF is specifically targeting solutions that enable recovery through developing and growing businesses in the recipient’s own community to equitably rebuild its emergence from the current social, health and economic crisis. The RFP submission deadline is August 30. Please see the Sorenson Impact Foundation Request for Proposal for more information. 
August 17, 2020
CFSC COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS

The application window is open for 2020 Center for Social Concerns Community Impact Grants to Notre Dame faculty, students, staff, and community partners for community-engaged research, teaching, and learning that enact the values of Catholic social tradition. Successful grant proposals will be collaborative among campus and community partners and advance academic community engagement with an aim toward social justice impact.

The Center highly encourages projects this year that touch on: economic equity/poverty/just wage; educational equity; criminal justice; environmental justice. Connections to the 2019–20 Catholic social tradition theme, “Act Justly," addressing racism, are also prioritized. 

The application window closes Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Proposals should be planned and submitted a full semester before the project start date. Applicants may request grants up to $15,000. Full guidelines and the link to apply are available here.

Study Abroad Proposal Process
Notre Dame faculty are invited to propose and plan a faculty-led credit-bearing overseas academic program with the assistance of NDI. The program should be 8 weeks or less with a maximum of two 3-credit courses. The focus of this proposal process is to help plan and implement selected and approved programs. Faculty who lead credit-bearing programs independent of NDI are strongly encouraged to consult with NDI for health and safety guidelines, and to consider services NDI can provide. An abstract is due June 15, the year prior to the proposed program’s launch. More information can be found here.
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAVEL GRANT

The goal of the program is to act as a catalyst for international research collaborations by funding travel for individuals or groups exploring long-term research collaborations. Funds can be used to cover travel expenses for individual faculty and up to a team of three interdisciplinary faculty members. Upcoming application cycles are Jan. 20-Feb. 19, 2020, and Feb. 28-March 21, 2020. More information can be found here.

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Benefits

Calm App

Notre Dame has partnered with Calm to provide free access to students, faculty, and staff through Jan. 31, 2022, to help them care for their emotional well-being. Calm provides tools to help users relax, focus, and rest, offering guided sessions on sleep, meditation and relaxation. Find information on how to access the app here.

Reminder! New Masks

Just in time for the spring semester, the Faculty Support Center will be distributing three additional masks to all faculty and staff members.  Masks for faculty will be placed in their mailboxes. Staff members can pick theirs up directly from FSC when they are in the building.  The masks will be available after Wednesday (January 27). 

Staff Prayer Line
Rev. Jim Bracke, C.S.C., staff chaplain, has initiated a prayer line to support staff working on- and off-campus. All prayer requests are confidential and only accessible to Father Jim.
Emotional Health Resources
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Winter can be stressful even in a normal year. Add in the challenges of working from home, isolation and COVID, and it's no surprise that many are struggling.
The University offers a number of resources to support mental and emotional health:
Employee Assistance Program: EAP provides cost-free diagnosis and referral services to all regular, full-time faculty, staff and their family members. These services are for assistance in dealing with a variety of personal and family challenges. EAP consultants provide professional, experienced guidance that can assist individuals in both work and non-work related situations.
Staff Chaplain: The staff chaplains are here to accompany staff through personal, family, work or other issues. While the chaplaincy is rooted in Holy Cross and Notre Dame’s Catholic tradition, it serves those of all faiths and those seeking faith. Our full-time staff chaplain is Fr. Jim Bracke, C.S.C. (Bracke.4@nd.edu, 574-631-9857) and our part-time staff chaplain is Fr. Tim O’Connor, C.S.C. (toconno9@nd.edu, 574-631-3178).
Wellness Coaching: Martha Vanderheyden (who presented two sessions during our Winter Term program) is a wellness coach whose services are available through the ND Wellness Center. Martha is a certified coaching professional who helps faculty and staff identify life challenges and make positive changes for health and well-being. The service is free to employees.
University Counseling Services: The ND Wellness Center offers the services of two professional counselors, psychologist Adam Dell and clinical social worker Leslie Weiss. Appointments can be made by calling the Wellness Center at 574-634-9355.
Virtual Irish Health
Virtual Irish Health starts October 20: Irish Health, Notre Dame's benefits and well-being fair, is moving from an onsite benefits fair to a 24/7 virtual experience. Benefit vendors and campus partners will be available for live chat:
  • Tuesday, October 20 10 a.m. –7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 21 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visit hr.nd.edu/benefits/irishhealth to learn more about how to access this event.
In-Person Group Fitness Classes 
In-person fitness classes start this week and are open to any Notre Dame student, faculty, staff, retiree or spouse. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Click here to see the full schedule.
September 21, 2020
Staff Grief Support Group
If you are a staff member who has experienced the death of a loved one, you are invited to join this support group. Staff of all faith backgrounds are welcome.  You may drop in at each session as you are able. The group meets once per month from noon-1 p.m. This semester the group will meet by Zoom. If you would like the Zoom link, please contact Fr. Jim Bracke (Bracke.4@nd.edu)

Meeting dates are Sept. 22, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.
September 21, 2020
Professional Development
We hope you join us for one of our upcoming professional development opportunities in September. These include:
  • Thinking Inside the Box
  • Capitalizing on Your Work & Relationships with the Predictive Index
  • Multicultural Competencies and Hiring Game Changers at ND
As a reminder, all Notre Dame employees have unlimited access to Skillport to achieve personal and professional goals. With over 30,000 professional, high-quality videos, books and courses, you can learn the latest in a wide range of topics. You may access Skillport from any web-connected device at skillport.nd.edu.
September 14, 2020
Emotional Support and Well-Being

Our ability to cope and manage stress during this time is important. The University has provided a list of resources on a variety of topics to help.

September 7, 2020
Support for Parents and Caregivers

Reminder: The University's Working Group on Schools and Child/Eldercare has organized a Google Group for faculty, staff and graduate students to exchange ideas and information on child and elder care resources and needs. You can join by following instructions at this link.

August 31, 2020
Wellbeats Fitness

Unlimited access to Wellbeats on-demand fitness classes continues through July 31, through RecSports. The Wellbeats streaming app includes even more workouts and features than we have access to at the Smith Center for Recreational Sports and can be streamed at home on personal devices including computers, tablets, phones, and TVs. Click here for more info.

July 6, 2020
Wellbeats On-Demand Fitness Extension

RecSports has partnered with Wellbeats to gain access to the same on-demand fitness classes offered in the private fitness studios in the Smith Center for Recreational Sports. Unlimited streaming access to Wellbeats on-demand fitness has been extended through May 31.

May 4, 2020
Support ND Compassion
During these difficult times, you can help colleagues who find themselves in a temporary financial hardship through the Notre Dame Employee Compassion Fund. It’s easy to do through a special Give to Notre Dame Compassion Fund PayPal account, which takes users to a special account set up by United Way to accept donations that go directly to our community. 

The Compassion Fund is a University Emergency Assistance program funded completely by Notre Dame faculty and staff as part of the annual United Way of St. Joseph County campaign and is administered by the Family and Children’s Center. The granting of funds will either permanently resolve the financial hardship or bridge the individual to a permanent solution to the hardship presented.
April 27, 2020
Gain Access to Wellbeats On-demand Fitness Classes for Free
RecSports has partnered with Wellbeats to gain access to the same on-demand fitness classes offered in the private fitness studios in the Smith Center for Recreational Sports. Unlimited streaming access to Wellbeats on-demand fitness will be available through Thursday, April 30! Find out more here.

Shelly Sterling is Mendoza's new SAC Representative. SAC is a communications link between University staff and administration made up of an elected group of non-exempt staff from all districts who meet regularly to provide input to the University Administration on issues that affect the non-exempt staff. If you have ideas or concerns to share, email or call Shelly at 574-631-3758, or to learn more about SAC visit sac.nd.edu.

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Career Development

Better Conversations Every Day (Coaching for Non-Supervisors)
Better culture and better performance starts with better conversations. While coaching skills are valuable at all levels on our organizational chart, this particular session gathers non-supervisors to build connections, share common challenges, and exchange best practices. Join colleagues from throughout campus for large-group discussions, breakout exercises, and relevant practice sessions.
Sessions include:
  • Mar. 23 & 24; 8:30 a.m. – noon both, days
  • May 5 & 6; 8:30 a.m. – noon, both days
  • June 16 & 17: 8:30 a.m. – noon, both days
Register here.
Ivy Tech Learning at Work
The Ivy Tech Learning at Work program is a fully-funded benefit that offers an accelerated curriculum to enable regular full-and part-time staff to earn an Associate’s Degree in two years. Attend the upcoming virtual information session to find out how to earn an Associate Degree of Applied Science (AAS) in Business Administration or a Business Administration technical certificate from Ivy Tech for free while maintaining your work schedule. For more information, contact the askHR customer service center at askHR@nd.edu or 631-5900.
Virtual Ivy Tech Information Session (classes begin Summer 2021): Thursday, March 25
2:00-3:00 p.m.; Online. Register here.
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How to Virtually
The Office of the Provost is sponsoring a virtual series designed to provide Notre Dame faculty with continued opportunities for professional development in the online environment. The series starts Monday, Feb. 1, via Zoom. Sessions include:
  • How to Virtually: Teach Effectively Online: Monday, Feb. 1; 1:00–2:15 p.m. Characteristics of effective online teaching/learning experiences, strategies for engaging students in synchronous Zoom sessions.
  • How to Virtually: Present Your Work at a Conference:Friday, Feb. 5; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Presentation organization/structure using Zoom, operating and technical tips (lighting, connectivity, sound), design of visual information (slideware, images).
  • How to Virtually: Network With Your Discipline: Tuesday, Feb. 9; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Using LinkedIn and other professional sites to build an online presence.
  • How to Virtually: Address Speech, Privacy and Academic Freedom in Online Environments: Thursday, Feb. 11; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Discussing sensitive topics online (including privacy concerns), when to use recording technologies and how to keep recordings safe, academic freedom, online speech (intramural and extramural speech).
  • How to Virtually: Recruit Graduate Students, Postdocs and Lab Personnel: Monday, Feb. 15; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Topics: Finding prospective students, promoting yourself as a mentor, resources to showcase your work.
  • How to Virtually: Engage Globally: Wednesday, Feb. 17; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Initiating contact with global partners, sustaining relationships.
  • How to Virtually: Host a Workshop or Conference: Friday, Feb. 19; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Making decisions about format, content, presentation mode, software packages, registration, collection of abstractions, proceedings, etc.
  • How to Virtually: Manage, Coordinate and Communicate With Your Research Group: Monday, Mar. 12:00–1:00 p.m. Maintaining a positive group culture, assessing whether someone on your team is struggling, keeping your team connected.
  • How to Virtually: Pivot to Pursue Opportunistic Funding Opportunities: Wednesday, Mar. 3; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Finding new directions and new fundable opportunities.
  • How to Virtually: Adapt Projects to Unforeseen Circumstances: Friday, Mar. 5; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Options and available University assistance when unforeseen circumstances make it impossible to conduct a scholarly project in the way it was envisioned and/or proposed.
  • How to Virtually: Promote Your Research and Accomplishments: Monday, Mar. 8; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Tweeting about your work, following your colleagues, engaging in discussion over social media,
  • How to Non-Virtually: Unplug and Find Balance: Tuesday, Mar. 16; 12:00–1:00 p.m. The importance of sleep, positivity, etc., and tips and tools to help.
  • How to Virtually: Get to Know Your Colleagues: Thursday, Mar. 18; 12:00–1:00 p.m. Opportunities at Notre Dame to connect with colleagues inside and outside your department.
For more information and to register for sessions go here.
Kaneb Fall Classes
Upcoming fall classes offered through Notre Dame Learning's Kaneb Center include:
  • Oct. 13: Self-Reflection as a Pathway to Improved Teaching (with Wendy Angst)
  • Oct. 21: Difficult Conversations in the Classroom
  • Nov. 9: Assessing Preparation, Participation, and Attendance
  • Nov. 11: Increasing Student Engagement in Large Enrollment Courses
For more information and to register, click here.
Kaneb Center Classes

Upcoming fall classes offered through Notre Dame Learning's Kaneb Center include:
Sept. 29: Introduction to Backward Course Design
Oct. 13: Self-Reflection as a Pathway to Improved Teaching
Oct. 21: Difficult Conversations in the Classroom
Nov. 9: Assessing Preparation, Participation, and Attendance
Nov. 11: Increasing Student Engagement in Large Enrollment Courses
For more information and to register, click here.

September 21, 2020
July Resilient Teaching Boot Camp
The Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning is offering the following workshops this week as an intensive opportunity to work through preparations for teaching this fall. Register for all four to complete the boot camp, or for individual sessions. The entire resilient teaching workshop series will be repeated beginning the week of July 13 with some offered in Dual-Mode.

Sessions include: Rethinking your Course Design for Resilient Teaching; Assessing Learning in Resilient Teaching;  Strategies for Effective Active Learning and Group Collaboration; Selecting and Creating Asynchronous Content.

Other summer teaching workshops include: Dual-Mode Classroom Demonstration; Panopto Basics; Optimizing Sakai for Resilient Teaching; and more. 

July 6, 2020
OIT Training Classes
Office of Information Technologies technical training classes are free of charge and will be online until further notice.

∙ AiM Work Request Training, Monday, July 6; 10 to 11 a.m.
∙ Adobe Spark: Tell Your Story in Posts, Pages and Videos, Wednesday, July 8; 8:30 a.m. to noon
∙ Google Drive, Level I: Introduction to Drive, Wednesday, July 8; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
∙ Spreadsheets, Level I: Introduction, Thursday, July 9; 8:30 a.m. to noon
∙ Photoshop CC, Level II: Basic Layers and Text, Thursday, July 9; 2 to 4:30 p.m.

To register for courses, go to endeavor.nd.edu. Questions or problems registering? Call 631-7227 or email OIT at training@nd.edu.
June 29, 2020
Non-degree Certificate Programs for Staff

As communicated in the Town Hall meeting on March 23rd, the College is dedicated to the professional growth and leadership development of our team members. To support that effort, we are excited for the opportunity to encourage the pursuit of our online non-degree certificate programs by offering them at no cost through Bisk exclusively for Mendoza staff. You can find more details on each course at notredameonline.com.

 

 A few points to note: 

  • Courses are 100% online with live facilitated sessions designed throughout the course duration.
  • Each course offered will be taken as a stand alone course.
  • Only one course per person may be taken at a time.
  • "Employees" are individuals in good standing who currently work full-time in a staff position for Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business. Eligibility can not be transferred to others.
  • Mendoza staff who wish to pursue a full certificate or take more than one course must show successful proof of completion before taking any additional courses.
  • Participation in any online course requires supervisor approval.
  • Some courses may have materials that must be shipped to you prior to the course. You will need to personally pay for these shipping charges and will be reimbursed by the college upon providing a successful proof of completion.
  • There are a limited number of free online courses available.
If you are interested in applying for an online course, please complete this form. All applications will be reviewed by the Director of Non-Degree Programs and the Deans Office based on the criteria identified and timing of submitted application.  
If you have any questions, please contact Kara Palmer or Robin Kistler.
June 22, 2020
Job Opportunity

Assistant Director - Graduate Admissions and Recruiting

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June 22, 2020
OIT Online Learning - April

The Office of Information Technologies (OIT) technical training classes are free of charge and will be held online until further notice.

• Mail Merge Using Google and Gmail, Wednesday, April 15; 10 to 11 a.m.
• Qualtrics Forms, Level II: Data & Analysis, Wednesday, April 15; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
• Spreadsheets, Level II: Formulas and Functions, Wednesday, April 15; 1 to 4:30 p.m.
• Qualtrics Forms, Level II: Reports, Wednesday, April 15; 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.
• Google Drive, Level I: Introduction to Drive, Thursday, April 16; 9 to 11 a.m.
• InDesign CC, Level II: Intermediate Document Creation, Thursday, April 16; 1:30 to 5 p.m.

To register for courses, go to endeavor.nd.edu. Questions or problems registering? Call 631-7227 or email OIT at training@nd.edu.

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Want to work on professional development skills?

 

Two ways to do so online through the University include LinkedIn Learning and Skillport.

 

To access your LinkedIn Learning account, email mendozait@nd.edu.

 

To access Skillport, go here.

Staff! Earn a degree from Ivy Tech for free
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The University of Notre Dame offers many programs designed to encourage personal and career development to enhance individual success while strengthening the talent base for the University.

 

The Ivy Tech Associate Degree in Applied Science program is a fully-funded benefit that offers an accelerated curriculum to enable regular full-and part-time staff to earn an Associate’s Degree in two years.

 

If someone you know is interested in learning how to earn an Associate Degree of Applied Science (AAS) in Business Administration or a Business Administration technical certificate from Ivy Tech for free while maintaining their work schedule, please encourage them to attend our upcoming information session. 

 

Ivy Tech Information Session (classes begin Summer 2020)
Wednesday, March 11
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Duncan Student Center
Room 106W

 

For more information or to RSVP, please contact askHR at askHR@nd.edu or 631-5900.

March 2020 HR Courses

Here are upcoming learning programs offered by Human Resources. For more information and to register, click here.

March 2: (NEW) I’ve Survived Wars: Healing Through Writing Practice
March 5: Developing Your Emotional Intelligence 
March 9: Authentic Public Speaking: Getting Your Voice into the World
March 11: Navigating the Endeavor Tool
March 16: (NEW) Nutritious and Delicious on a Budget
March 26: Managing my Career
March 30: Building Great Teams
March 31: Communicating with IMPACT- The Power of Story Telling

Gradescope online workshop
Learn how to grade faster and provide better feedback with Gradescope. This online workshop demonstrates how Notre Dame instructors use Gradescope to reduce the pain and time associated with grading exams and homework. TAs and grading staff also welcome. Free, but registration required. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 to 11 a.m.; and Wednesday, Feb. 19, 3 to 4 p.m.

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