Watch the Recording: Beyond Burnout Part 1: Approaches for Faculty Well-Being

Facilitator:
Rebecca Pope-Ruark, PhD
Director of the Office of Faculty Professional Development
Georgia Institute of Technology
Strategies to recognize, address, and prevent faculty burnout—so your campus can thrive
Faculty across higher education are navigating increasing workloads, shifting institutional expectations, and mounting stress—often with little support. Burnout is at an all-time high, and finding sustainable ways to foster well-being has never been more critical.
That’s why we invited Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark, an expert on faculty burnout and professional development, to lead this important conversation. As the director of Faculty Professional Development at Georgia Tech, an experienced facilitator and certified coach, and the author of Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways to Reckoning and Renewal, Dr. Pope-Ruark brings deep expertise and actionable strategies to help faculty and administrators create a thriving academic environment.
What You’ll Learn in this session:
- Understand the definition and core characteristics of burnout.
- Explore the impact of burnout on faculty well-being.
- Strategies to tackle burnout through purpose, compassion, connection, and balance.
Since faculty well-being directly influences student learning, making it a priority is essential to improving student outcomes. This webinar, led by Dr. Pope-Ruark, will equip you with the tools to create a supportive environment for faculty, promoting both personal well-being and institutional success.
Fill out the form to gain instant access to the recording and take the next step in supporting faculty well-being.