Author: NCFDD Faculty development has become a growing priority at research universities as expectations around scholarship, mentoring, leadership, teaching, and research productivity continue expanding across...
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Institutional Partnership Overview
Transform Faculty Potential into Institutional Strength Download the Guide First name * Last name * Institutional Email * Title * — Please Select —Full ProfessorAssociate...
Read More Department Chair Success Program (CSP) Overview
Want to Know if the Department Chair Success Program Is Right for You? Discover how this proven 10-week virtual Download the CSP Program Guide to get...
Read More Faculty Success Program (FSP) Overview
Ready to Thrive in Your Faculty Role? Discover how this proven 10-week virtual program helps faculty increase productivity, find better work-life balance, and achieve their professional goals....
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 5 Ways Institutions Can Support Faculty Research Momentum
Faculty research often slows during the semester, even when there is strong commitment and clear goals in place. Teaching, meetings, and administrative responsibilities gradually take...
Read More 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...
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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 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...
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 Faculty Development Support Is Now Essential for Institutional Stability
Author: NCFDD For many years, faculty development was positioned as enrichment. Valuable, but optional. Helpful, but not central. Something institutions offered to support individual growth...
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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