Burnout in higher education is common, yet many faculty members navigate it quietly while balancing teaching, grading, communication, course design, and countless administrative demands. Join us for an upcoming Faculty Forum led by Nelson Ricardo, exploring the concept of the "Second Brain" — a practical framework for organizing your digital tools, apps, notes, and workflows to reduce mental overload and build more sustainable work habits. This session will offer faculty an opportunity to reflect on how they manage information and responsibilities, while learning strategies to streamline day-to-day work and reclaim time and mental energy for what matters most. Date: August 12, 2026, Time: 4:00 PM ET, Location: Microsoft Teams (link provided upon registration). Faculty interested in moving beyond discussion into sustained practice are encouraged to join Nelson Ricardo's Faculty Learning Community this fall, where participants will further explore and implement the "Second Brain" framework alongside colleagues.

This is a series of repeated sessions to provide orientation for new faculty to campus resources and Blackboard course preparation.