Institutional Membership
An NCFDD Institutional Membership provides unlimited access to research-backed professional development, helping faculty, postdocs, and graduate students increase productivity, build sustainable careers, and stay engaged in academia.
With a membership, your institution can foster a culture of support, retention, and well-being—ensuring that faculty have the resources they need to thrive.
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A Comprehensive Approach to Faculty Development
Attracting and retaining top faculty requires more than one-time workshops or short-term interventions. Faculty need continuous support, actionable strategies, and a community that understands the unique demands of academia.
NCFDD’s Institutional Membership provides universities with unlimited, on-demand access to a full suite of faculty development resources. From time management and writing productivity to mentoring and leadership skills, our evidence-based programs help faculty navigate every stage of their careers while balancing research, teaching, and service.
By integrating NCFDD’s proven faculty success model into your institution’s professional development efforts, you can increase faculty retention, support research productivity, and cultivate a thriving academic culture. Over 340 institutions nationwide partner with NCFDD to provide their faculty with the resources they need to excel—without adding administrative burden.
What Your Institution Gains
An NCFDD Institutional Membership is a scalable, cost-effective solution to support faculty at every career stage. Over 340 institutions nationwide trust NCFDD as a partner in faculty success to see impactful benefits:
- Higher Faculty Retention & Satisfaction
Ensure faculty feel supported and valued with year-round access to professional development. - Stronger Research & Writing Productivity
Proven strategies to help faculty publish more, secure grants, and balance competing demands. - A Supportive Campus Culture
Programs designed to help all faculty—across disciplines and ranks—flourish in academia. - Seamless Integration with Existing Development Efforts
A flexible membership that complements institutional initiatives and faculty mentoring programs.
What’s Included in the Institutional Membership
Core Curriculum
Expert-led sessions on productivity, time management, and career planning.
Guest Expert Webinars
Nationally recognized scholars share insights on faculty success and well-being.
Multi-Week Skill-Building Courses
Targeted trainings on writing productivity, research development, and academic leadership.
14-Day Writing Challenges
Faculty engage in structured challenges to build a sustainable writing habit.
Hidden Handbook Series
Insider advice on navigating the realities of academia.
Online Discussion Forums
A private space for peer mentoring, networking, and shared support.
Your Guide to Supporting Faculty at Scale
Faculty success doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. Institutional Membership with NCFDD offers your entire campus access to proven resources that boost productivity, support work-life balance, and strengthen faculty retention. Our guide breaks down how partnering with NCFDD empowers your institution to provide scalable, effective, and equitable faculty development.
- Support Faculty at All Career Stages: From graduate students to long-serving faculty, help your people thrive.
- Strengthen Recruitment and Retention: Provide visible, tangible support that faculty value.
- Access a Full Suite of Resources: On-demand trainings, expert webinars, writing challenges, peer networks, and more.
Join over 300 institutions that have made NCFDD a cornerstone of their faculty development strategy.
Related Programs
Faculty Success Program
A structured 10-week program that helps faculty build sustainable writing habits, increase productivity, and maintain work-life balance—enhancing the benefits of Institutional Membership.
Designed for:
Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Faculty Leaders | Senior Faculty
Department Chair Success Program
A 12-week leadership development program designed to equip department chairs with the skills and strategies needed to lead their faculty while effectively balancing their academic responsibilities.
Designed for:
Mid-Career Faculty | Faculty Leaders | Senior Faculty
The institutional and departmental support makes me feel like I am being set up to succeed. They were so respectful of my time, with no financial stress. I was dealing with work fatigue and overwhelmed with all the expected work we are expected to produce as academics. I am working on my book, and I have already made good progress and feel like I have made reasonable and manageable goals thanks to the program. I have already started mapping out my quarter, strategic plan, and goals. This formula is so helpful and leaves me feeling more confident that I can do all the things that are important, including my personal needs!”
Cecilia Vasquez, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of California, Riverside