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What I Wish I Would Have Known Before Retirement: HR Guidance and Faculty Perspective
Location
Virtual (Zoom)
Sponsor
Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development
Date/Time
09/15/2026
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
For more information, contact the event administrator:
Makayla King
msking@unc.edu
Planning for retirement involves financial, professional, and personal considerations that can benefit from early reflection and informed decision-making. This session will offer practical guidance from HR along with faculty-informed perspectives to help participants better understand retirement planning within the academic environment. Attendees will gain insight into key considerations, available resources, and lessons learned. While relevant at any stage of the faculty career lifecycle, this session is especially valuable for UNC School of Medicine faculty considering full retirement, phased retirement, and other retirement transitions.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
1. Understand available HR resources, benefits, and processes related to retirement 2. Recognize common challenges and opportunities faculty encounter when planning for retirement 3. Reflect on personal and professional factors that inform long-term planning decisions
Note: Kindly reach out to Makayla S. King (msking@unc.edu) for any special accommodations (ADA, lactation room, etc.)
Please also be aware of our Streaming Media Guidelines. Anyone being recorded who is not affiliated with the UNC School of Medicine must complete the confirmation question regarding the Recording Release Form.
