Since its inception, the Faculty Success Program (FSP) has supported thousands of academics across disciplines, institutions, and identities as they navigate the demands of scholarly writing, research productivity, and sustainable work-life integration. From assistant professors just beginning their careers to full professors seeking renewed focus, FSP provides a proven structure and community to help faculty make progress on the projects that matter most.
Between 2018 and 2024 alone, more than 11,500 faculty members have participated in FSP—bringing the program’s all-time total to over 15,000 participants.
Here’s a look at who’s joining the program, how they’re supported, and what they’re getting out of the experience.
Who’s in the Faculty Success Program?
FSP brings together scholars at various career stages and across all institution types, but the program is especially popular among early-career faculty navigating the tenure track. The majority of participants continue to be assistant professors (76%), but the program serves faculty across ranks, including associate professors (17%) and full professors (2%) who are looking to re-establish momentum or make space for long-term projects.
Participants join the program from a wide range of disciplines, including STEM, social sciences, humanities, and professional schools. Many are also navigating significant personal and professional transitions—building new labs, developing courses, launching book projects, or managing caregiving responsibilities.
Supporting Faculty as Whole People
FSP isn’t just about writing. At its core, it’s about helping faculty excel in a profession that often rewards overwork and isolation. That’s why the program continues to evolve in response to participants’ real-life contexts.
Parenting and Caregiving
Nearly half of all participants during this period identified as parents. And while the program no longer collects parenting data for grouping purposes, it remains deeply informed by the realities of academic caregiving. Time scarcity, shifting priorities, and burnout are common themes—and FSP offers a framework for navigating them with more clarity and intention.
- Parents – 5,432 (47%)
- Not Parents – 5,985 (52%)
- Prefer not to disclose – 143 (1%)
The Impact of FSP
Each FSP session includes a detailed end-of-program survey to assess participant satisfaction and outcomes. The results continue to speak volumes:
The structure, accountability, and community offered in FSP consistently help faculty move from feeling stuck to feeling supported and productive.
Institutional Sponsorship & Funding
One of the strongest indicators of FSP’s long-term impact is institutional support.
Between 2018 and 2024, 246 colleges and universities sponsored faculty to attend the program. Some sponsored a few individuals; others sent dozens each session. In fact, 42 institutions have sponsored more than 50 participants in this time frame alone.
Most faculty don’t fund FSP on their own:
- 82% receive full funding from their institution
- Another 11% are partially funded
- Less than 5% self-fund entirely
This reflects a growing recognition that writing productivity, retention, and faculty satisfaction are not individual faculty challenges alone—they’re also institutional ones.
Sponsored by Institutions Nationwide
FSP’s growth wouldn’t be possible without the support of colleges and universities that prioritize faculty development. Between 2018 and 2024, 246 institutions sponsored faculty in the program.
Sponsorship Levels:
- 42 institutions sponsored more than 50 participants
- 98 institutions sponsored between 10–49 participants
- 106 institutions sponsored fewer than 10 participants
Top 15 FSP Sponsoring Institutions
- Purdue University – 376
- Indiana University, Bloomington – 206
- Oregon State University – 186
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – 171
- Princeton University – 171
- University of Connecticut – 153
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County – 145
- University of California, San Diego – 139
- University of Florida – 133
- Emory University – 118
- University of Toronto – 116
- Carnegie Mellon University – 111
- University of California, Irvine – 107
- Texas A&M University – 107
- Santa Clara University – 106
A National — and International — Community
FSP draws faculty and coaches from every corner of the U.S.—and increasingly, from around the world. Participants in 2018–2024 came from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and countries across Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Whether they’re working in large research universities or small liberal arts colleges, the core challenge remains the same: finding focused time to write and build sustainable academic habits. FSP helps faculty meet that challenge with tools, structure, and support.
A Catalyst for Change
FSP isn’t just about getting words on the page. For many faculty, it’s a turning point. It marks the moment when writing becomes sustainable, when boundaries become non-negotiable, and when clarity replaces overwhelm. It’s where scholars reclaim their time, realign with their values, and reconnect with a sense of purpose in their work.
This kind of change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community—with accountability, structure, and support. And it’s why FSP continues to grow: not just because it works, but because faculty are hungry for a different way to work and live in academia.
If you’re ready to build momentum in your writing and reshape your relationship with work, we invite you to learn more about the Faculty Success Program. Registration for the Fall 2025 session is now open.