5:00 - 6:30 PM

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND RECEPTION

6:30 - 7:45 PM

DINNER & OPENING REMARKS

7:45 - 9:00 PM

ORIENTATION TO CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

8:00 - 9:00 AM

BREAKFAST BUFFET

9:00 - 10:15 AM

INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING SURVIVAL SKILLS AND ETHICS
Speaker: Michael Zigmond & Beth Fischer, University of Pittsburgh
              
We will examine how survival skills and ethics are typically learned, and why explicit training should be provided. We will discuss potential topics for inclusion in a survival Skills and ethics curriculum and begin to explore realistic goals for what we, as trainers, can accomplish.

10:15 - 10:30 AM

BREAK

10:30 - 12:30 PM

TBA

12:30 - 1:45 PM

LUNCH

1:45 - 3:00 PM

FOCUS GROUP MEETING, SESSION #1

Participants will be divided into working groups based upon their interests to discuss issues relevant to providing instruction in professional development and ethics. Topics previously covered include diversity in academia, writing ethics cases, and "the two-body problem." Group representatives will present their conclusions to other participants on Thursday.

3:00 - 4:30 PM

FREE TIME

4:30 - 5:45 PM

OPTIONAL SESSION:

A)  PREPARING STUDENTS TO FIND EMPLOYMENT
Speaker: David Jensen, CareerTrax, Inc.

This session will focus on issues related to the current job market, anticipated changes, and how to best prepare students to be successful in obtaining employment.

B) ETHICS CASE DISCUSSION
Participate in a moderated discussion of an ethics case.

5:45 - 6:00 PM

6:00 - 7:20 PM

BREAK

DINNER

7:20 - 7:30 PM

BREAK

7:30 - 9:00 PM

ETHICAL ISSUES IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Speaker: Jeffrey Kahn, University of Minnesota

As technology advances, new ethical issues arise. The speaker will discuss some of the latest ethical issues to emerge, as well as comment on ways that we can better prepare our students to deal with future concerns.

8:00 - 9:00 AM

BREAKFAST BUFFET

9:00 - 11:00 AM

TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Speaker: Beth Fischer, University of Pittsburgh

An exploration of methods for developing students' abilities to communicate effectively as professionals. This session will focus specifically on issues related to training others to write research articles, make oral presentations, obtain funding for their work, and teach.

11:00 - 12:30 PM

MODELS AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING ETHICS INSTRUCTION
Speakers: Jeffrey Kahn, University of Minnesota

Methods for teaching ethics to students, staff, and faculty will be presented, including traditional courses, infusion of ethics into other courses, distance learning, and faculty training programs.

12:30 - 1:30 PM

LUNCH

1:30 - 3:00 PM

FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS, SESSION #2

The focus groups will meet and continue their discussions.

3:00 - 5:00 PM

FREE TIME

5:00 - 10:00 PM

COOKOUT

8:00 - 9:00 AM

BREAKFAST BUFFET

9:00 - 10:45 AM

IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTION IN SURVIVAL SKILLS AND ETHICS
Speaker: Beth Fischer, University of Pittsburgh

Formats and strategies for implementing training in survival skills and ethics. Issues include organizing and advertising events, gaining administrative support and funding, and anticipating and dealing with common problems

10:45 - 11:00 AM

BREAK

11:00 - 12:30 PM

GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE: IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS BY CONFERENCE ALUMNI
Moderator: Jeannette Hoit, University of Arizona
Panelist: Ricchard McGee, Northwestern University
Panelist: Joseph Whittaker, Mogan State University

Panelists will discuss their experiences in implementing training in professional development and ethics at their institutions. This session is designed to provide workshop attendees with examples of ways that the instructional materials provided at the conference can be adapted to the needs of their institution. Panelists will also share information on successful strategies for initiating and expanding courses and workshops

12:30 -1:45 PM

LUNCH

1:45 - 3:00 PM

TRAINING, MENTORING, AND MANAGING
Speakers: Craig Wilcox, University of Pittsburgh

A discussion of leadership and management issues from the perspective of a department chair and directors of an MD/PhD and a postdoctoral training program. Issues of diplomacy, politics, and supervision will be explored using active learning techniques.

3:00 - 4:20 PM

BREAK

4:20 - 5:20 PM

OPTIONAL SESSIONS

FINDING, LAUNCHING, AND MAINTAINING A CAREER AT A PREDOMINATELY UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTION
Speaker: Julio Ramirez, Davidson College

Participants will be introduced to the range of colleges and universities in which teaching undergraduates in emphasized, the characteristics that make for a strong job applicant in these settings, and the scenario the applicant is likely to encounter on a job interview. The session will also explore what junior faculty members often experience in the years prior to tenure and issues that affect the strength of a junio factuly member's tenure candidacy, including teaching, research, and service.

5:20 - 5:30 PM

BREAK

5:30 - 6:30 PM

DINNER

6:30 - 6:40 PM

BREAK

6:40 - 9:15 PM

ETHICS AT THE MOVIES
Speaker: Michael Zigmond, University of Pittsburgh

A number of movies contain ethical issues related to the practice of research, and these can be quite useful for engaging students in discussions about the responsible conduct. This session will demonstrate the use of such videos, including group discussions of the ethical issues portrayed.

8:00 - 9:00 AM

BREAKFAST BUFFET

9:00 - 10:30 AM

LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR EVALUATION OF SURVIVAL SKILLS AND ETHICS PROGRAMS
Speaker: Richard McGee, Northwestern University

Participants will receive Information on how to develop a meaningful evaluation component for the courses or workshops they plan to implement.

10:30 - 10:45 AM

BREAK

10:45 - 12:30 PM

IMPROVING THE LOCAL CLIMATE FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN ACADEMIA
Speaker: Joseph Whittaker, Morgan State University

Creating a culture of inclusiveness, tolerance, and appreciation of diversity starts with what leaders in organizations do, rather than only what they say. This session will provide strategies for changing the culture and tone of the academic and research environment.

12:30 - 1:45 PM

LUNCH

1:45 - 3:00 PM

MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (COI)
Speaker: Debra Parrish, Parrish Law Offices
                  Craig Wilcox, University of PiIttsburgh

This session will cover the current state of affairs in managing COI, the evolution of the issue, definitions and examples of COI, federal regulations, state laws, and some pertinent issues in dealing with COI.

3:00 -4:30 PM

FREE TIME

4:30 -6:00 PM

OPTIONAL SESSION:
HOW TO WRITE A TRAINING GRANT
Speaker: Michael Zigmond, University of Pittsburgh

This session will focus on issues that are specific to training grants, including such topics as curriculum design, selection of faculty and students, and NIH training grant requirements.

6:00 - 7:20 PM

DINNER

7:20 - 7:30 PM

BREAK

7:30 - 9:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS BY FOCUS GROUPS

Each of the focus groups will present their conclusions.

8:00 - 9:00 AM

BREAKFAST BUFFET

9:00 - 11:00 AM

SKILLS, TECHIQUES, AND STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION
Speaker: David Jensen, CareerTrax, Inc.

Understanding negotiation practices can enhance one's career and personal life in many ways. In this workshop, the speaker will present a variety of negotiation strategies, and suggestions for maximizing results with emphasis on scenarios where both parties win.

11:00 - 11:15 AM

BREAK

11:15 - 12:30 PM

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DATA SHARING
Speakers: Debra Parrish, Parrish Law Offices
Craig Wilcox, University of Pittsburgh

A discussion of regulations on sharing data and unique research resources. What do funding agencies such as the NIH consider to be essential elements of an adequate data sharing plan? What are the implications of these regulations with regard to patent applications and other issues?

12:30 - 1:45 PM

LUNCH

1:45 - 4:00 PM

10 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL RESEARCHERS
Speaker: Michael Zigmond, University of Pittsburgh

How to teach incoming trainees and professionals to succeed in their new position. Issues will include taking charge of one's own future, identifying goals, investigating key variables for success, finding mentors, developing skills, and balancing personal and professional roles.

4:00 - 6:00 PM

FREE TIME

6:00 -7:00 PM

RECEPTION

7:00 -11:00 PM

DINNER, CLOSING REMARKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT

11:00 PM

CONFERENCE ADJOURNS