Build More Structure, Support, and Momentum in Your Academic Career Academic work can feel overwhelming when writing, teaching, service, and long-term goals all compete for...
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Rethinking Mentoring Workshop Series Overview
Transform Mentoring on Your Campus With a Proven, Research-Based Framework Mentoring Matters. Yet Most Institutions Aren’t Getting It Right. A free guide that helps higher-ed...
Read More What Is Faculty Development?
Faculty development is often described as professional development for faculty. While technically accurate, that definition no longer captures the full scope of what development includes....
Read More Access the Recording: The State of Faculty Development: Bridging the Faculty Support Gap
Facilitator: Joy Gaston-Gayle, PhDProfessorNorth Carolina State University What faculty need is changing. Is your support keeping up? On-Demand Webinar Recording In this webinar, we shared...
Read More Strengthening Faculty Support Systems Beyond Informal Networks
Author: NCFDD Faculty support systems are central to research productivity, mentoring continuity, academic leadership development, and long term faculty retention strategies. Any effective faculty development...
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New Survey: Faculty Support Falls While Pressure Rises, Faculty Well-Being Declines Dramatically Amid Funding Cuts
More than 70% of faculty report cuts in professional development while nearly two-thirds report declining well-being, raising concerns about long-term impacts on teaching, research and...
Read More Strengthening Faculty Support Systems Beyond Informal Networks
Author: NCFDD Faculty support systems are central to research productivity, mentoring continuity, academic leadership development, and long term faculty retention strategies. Any effective faculty development...
Read More The 2026 State of Faculty Development in Higher Education Survey Report
The faculty support gap in higher education is real. Over 1000 faculty and academic leaders revealed what faculty need most, and how institutions can help...
Read More Stop Going It Alone: How Academic Community Fuels Real Progress
Author: NCFDD Faculty life is often described as a balancing act. Teaching, research, service, and personal responsibilities compete for attention, and the instinct for many...
Read More Why We Built a New Online Community for Academics
Author: NCFDD At NCFDD, we’ve spent the past 15 years building programs, tools, and resources to support faculty development at every career stage. But one...
Read More Continuing the Conversation: NCFDD and COACHE on Rethinking Faculty Mentoring
Continuing the Conversation: NCFDD and COACHE on Rethinking Faculty Mentoring Earlier this year, NCFDD and Harvard’s Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) released...
Read More What Institutions Can Do Differently with Faculty Mentoring
Faculty mentoring is widely acknowledged as essential to academic success. It supports research productivity, retention, and career advancement, etc. However, many faculty report receiving ineffective...
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Administrators
Faculty Retention
Retaining top faculty requires more than competitive salaries—it demands a culture of support, development, and belonging. Our evidence-based programs help institutions create environments where faculty feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Faculty
Faculty Wellbeing
Burnout and stress are at an all-time high. NCFDD provides resources and programs that help faculty manage workload, set boundaries, and prioritize well-being—leading to greater job satisfaction and long-term success.
Faculty
Mentoring Solutions
Traditional mentoring structures often leave faculty without the support they need. Our innovative, scalable approach ensures that every faculty member has access to mentorship that fosters growth, connection, and career advancement.
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Institutional Membership
NCFDD’s Institutional Membership provides access to research-based mentoring frameworks, peer support networks, and tools like the Mentor Map to help you build a strong, diverse mentoring network. Whether you need guidance on research, teaching, or career advancement, these resources help you connect with the right mentors at the right time. With the structure and support of Institutional Membership, you can develop meaningful professional relationships that foster growth and long-term success.
Designed for:
Graduate students | Early Career | Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Senior Faculty
Department Chair Success Program
The Department Chair Success Program (CSP) provides essential support by connecting chairs with expert mentors and small peer cohorts, curated through NCFDD’s personalized matching process. Through guided discussions, real-world application of leadership strategies, and direct mentorship from an experienced department chair coach, participants gain the skills, confidence, and community needed to navigate their roles effectively while fostering a strong mentoring culture within their departments.
Designed for:
Mid-Career Faculty | Faculty Leaders | Senior Faculty