Every Summer Needs a Plan

Every Semester Needs a Plan

Facilitator: Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhDAssistant DeanTufts University Plan Your Most Productive—and Balanced—Semester Yet On-Demand Webinar Recording Did you start this semester with big writing goals—only to find yourself already feeling behind? You’re not alone. And it’s not too late to turn things around. Watch our free Semester Planning Webinar recording, designed for busy academics who want … Read more

Access the Recording: The State of Faculty Development: Bridging the Faculty Support Gap

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 insights from our national survey on the current state of faculty development and what those findings mean for administrators and faculty alike. You’ll get: Listen to the recording to better … Read more

Access the Recording: Executive Function and Student Success

Facilitator: Brandon Slade, EdSFounder, Untapped Learning | School Psychology | Teacher | Executive Function Coach Learn how small, strategic teaching shifts can strengthen students’ planning, organization, and self-regulation while also helping faculty work more effectively. On-Demand Webinar Recording In this practical, research-informed webinar recording, Brandon Slade draws on his work with thousands of students and … Read more

Build Your Publishing Pipeline Overview

A practical course for faculty who want a clearer system for organizing writing projects, prioritizing what matters most, and making steady progress toward publication. Faculty are often encouraged to write more, but few receive guidance on how to manage multiple projects at different stages of development. Building Your Publishing Pipeline is a four-week virtual course … Read more

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 student success DETROIT (MARCH 26, 2026) — NCFDD—a faculty success organization founded in 2010 that partners with 300+ institutions to reduce isolation, increase research productivity, and support sustainable academic career paths—today … Read more

Bring the Department Chair Success Program to Your Institution

Explore options for offering a dedicated cohort of the Department Chair Success Program for chairs at your campus. Department chairs play one of the most important roles in faculty success and departmental performance. Yet many step into the role with little formal leadership preparation. The Department Chair Success Program (CSP) now offers a campus cohort … Read more

Access the Recording: How to Create and Maintain Healthy Boundaries

How to Create and Maintain Healthy Boundaries Webinar Recording

Facilitator: Lisa Hanasono, PhDProfessorBowling Green State University Build boundaries that support productivity, balance, and long-term success. On-Demand Webinar Recording Feeling stretched thin? Saying “yes” too often? Struggling to maintain balance with students, colleagues, and constant demands? You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep operating at the edge of burnout. Access the recording of … 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 deliver it. Faculty development is no longer optional infrastructure. NCFDD’s national survey of 1,098 faculty and academic leaders reveals a growing divergence between what faculty need to remain productive and … Read more

Free Research Funding Story Arc Builder

Funding Story Arc Builder Blog CTA

Turn Your Research Into a Clear, Compelling Funding Story Learn how to communicate your research in plain language that resonates with funders and partners beyond your discipline. Download this free worksheet designed to help faculty turn their research into a story they can use in emails, conversations, proposals, and pitches to non academic audiences. You … Read more

Redefining Grant Funding in Higher Education

Redefining Grant Funding in Higher Education

A white paper from NCFDD, with key insights from our Rethinking Your Research Funding Course Many faculty care deeply about their research and want to pursue ambitious, meaningful work. Yet the process of securing funding often feels fragmented, rushed, and discouraging. Ideas move forward in short bursts. Feedback arrives late or not at all. Rejection … Read more