Faculty support systems are central to research productivity, mentoring continuity, academic leadership development, and long term faculty retention strategies. Any effective faculty development strategy depends...
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Faculty Development Support Is Now Essential for Institutional Stability
For many years, faculty development was positioned as enrichment. Valuable, but optional. Helpful, but not central. Something institutions offered to support individual growth rather than...
Read MoreHow Institutions Can Better Support Faculty Research Funding Without Adding More Work
Author: NCFDD Faculty research funding support has become one of the most urgent and misunderstood challenges facing higher education today. As expectations around external funding...
Read MoreThe 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 MoreRedefining Grant Funding in Higher Education
A white paper from NCFDD, with key insights from our inaugural Rethinking Your Research Funding Course Many faculty care deeply about their research and want...
Read MoreSupporting Faculty Funding Success: The Role Leadership Plays
For many institutions, faculty funding success is treated as an individual achievement. A strong proposal is a reflection of the scholar’s creativity, discipline, and persistence....
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Theme: Rising to the Moment 📍November 9–11, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA We’re excited to share that NCFDD will be attending the 2025 APLU Annual Meeting!...
Read MoreThe AIs Go Marching On: Finding Our Way with AI in Education
Watch the Recording: The AIs Go Marching On: Finding Our Way with AI in Education Host:Lance Eaton, PhD – Senior Associate Director, Center for Advancing Teaching...
Read MoreFree Department Chair’s Survival Guide
Lead with clarity, confidence, and balance starting today. Stepping into the chair role can feel overwhelming. This guide from NCFDD offers proven strategies to help...
Read MoreBuilding Strong Peer Communities: A Resource for Leadership and Advancement
Author: Chrystal Bruce, PhD, Associate Dean, John Carroll University The NSF ADVANCE Partnership Project, Advancing STEM Careers by Empowering Network Development (ASCEND), was conceived to...
Read MoreRethinking Your Research Funding: A Conversation with Franco Montalto, PhD
Author: NCFDD Ahead of the start of our new Rethinking Your Research Funding course, we’re spotlighting the experts who helped shape the curriculum. Franco Montalto,...
Read MoreRethinking Your Research Funding: A Conversation with Sabrina Noel, PhD, RD
Author: NCFDD Ahead of the start of our new Rethinking Your Research Funding course, we’re spotlighting the experts who helped shape the curriculum. Sabrina Noel,...
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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.
Administrators
Faculty Development
Professional growth is essential for faculty success. NCFDD offers structured development programs that enhance teaching, research, and leadership skills, helping faculty navigate the evolving demands of academia while advancing their careers.
Administrators
Institutional Success
Faculty success is institutional success. By investing in faculty development and retention, institutions strengthen research impact, improve student outcomes, and build a more engaged, productive academic community.
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Faculty Success Program
The Faculty Success Program helps faculty develop sustainable work habits, increase research productivity, and maintain work-life balance. Institutions that support faculty participation in this program see greater faculty engagement, improved retention, and a stronger commitment to institutional goals.
Designed for:
Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Faculty Leaders | Senior Faculty
Campus Workshops
NCFDD’s Campus Workshops offer interactive, research-backed trainings that equip faculty with strategies to improve productivity, time management, and professional growth. These workshops provide institutions with an immediate and impactful way to support faculty while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Designed for:
Graduate students | Post-Docs | Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Senior Faculty | Administrators