Academic life can be overwhelming. Could slowing down help us better connect with our professional purpose? Join us for a 5-session book discussion on the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy (Berg & Seeber, 2025). In this book, the authors explore how embracing principles of the “slow” movement can create a more reflective, balanced, and meaningful academic environment by alleviating stress and improving collegiality. This new edition includes 16 stories from faculty and academic professionals about how they engage in slow practices. Connect with fellow instructors and share ideas for slowing down in a fast-paced academic world. Repeat book club participants are welcome!
Logistics:
- Books will be provided for each participant.
- To help us slow down and connect with colleagues, we aim to meet in-person in Tyler Hall room 225.
- Session times & dates are from 11:00am – 12:15pm on Tuesdays, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/1.
- While participation in all 5 sessions is preferred, we understand you may need to miss a session.
Meeting Details
| Dates | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tues., Sept. 29th | 11:00am – 12:15pm | In-person, Tyler Hall 225 |
| Tues., Oct. 13th | 11:00am – 12:15pm | In-person, Tyler Hall 225 |
| Tues., Oct. 27th | 11:00am – 12:15pm | In-person, Tyler Hall 225 |
| Tues., Nov. 10th | 11:00am – 12:15pm | In-person, Tyler Hall 225 |
| Tues., Dec. 1st | 11:00am – 12:15pm | In-person, Tyler Hall 225 |
To Register…
Visit our registration page to submit your information to participate in this experience.
Trouble Registering? Contact us at teach@uri.edu
For Other Vitality-Related Resources…
Check out our Faculty Vitality Resources webpage.
Questions
For questions about this opportunity, email ATL’s Faculty Development Specialist, Penny Edwards, at penny.edwards@uri.edu.