For Administrators

Faculty Development at Research Universities: What UTRGV’s Experience Reveals

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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 higher education. Many institutions already offer substantial professional development resources for faculty. Workshops, mentoring opportunities, writing support, leadership programming, and wellness initiatives often exist across multiple offices and departments. The … Read more

How AI Is Expanding Faculty Roles and Expectations

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For many faculty, conversations about AI in higher education initially centered on teaching. How should instructors respond when students use generative AI tools in assignments? What belongs in the classroom? What policies are reasonable? What counts as ethical use? Over time, though, those conversations have expanded well beyond classroom policy. Faculty are now navigating questions … Read more

Institutional Partnership Overview

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Transform Faculty Potential into Institutional Strength Faculty need more than one-off support. They need structured, scalable development that helps them write, lead, teach, publish, pursue funding, and build sustainable academic careers. NCFDD partners with colleges and universities to build faculty development around your institution’s goals, priorities, and campus culture. In this guide, you’ll explore how … Read more

Teaching Toolkit in the Age of AI Overview

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A Practical Teaching Toolkit for AI​ Get practical tools to reduce teaching workload, improve assessment and grading, and make clear decisions about AI without lowering standards. Teaching Toolkit in the Age of AI is a four-week virtual course designed to help faculty teach more efficiently and effectively in a teaching environment shaped by artificial intelligence … Read more

Rethinking Your Research Funding Overview

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Build a More Resilient, Sustainable, and Diverse Research Funding Strategy Learn how to identify new funders and build a sustainable long-term funding strategy. Download this free guide designed for faculty and research leaders navigating reduced federal funding, shifting priorities, and the need for broader, more adaptive funding strategies. What You Will Learn Who This Guide … Read more

Rethinking Mentoring Workshop Series Overview

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Transform Mentoring on Your Campus With a Proven, Research-Based Framework Mentoring Matters. Yet Most Institutions Aren’t Getting It Right. A free guide that helps higher-ed leaders strengthen mentoring, improve faculty outcomes, and build a more supportive campus culture. What You Will Learn Why Download This Guide This resource gives campus leaders clarity on how to: … Read more

Department Chair Success Program (CSP) Overview

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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 a detailed look inside our 10-week leadership experience built exclusively for department chairs. Whether you’re new to the role or navigating complex challenges mid-career, this guide will show you how … Read more

Faculty Success Program (FSP) Overview

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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. Inside the Guide: The Faculty Success Program is more than professional development—it’s a strategic investment in your success. With sessions offered every Spring, Summer, and Fall, there’s never been a better time … Read more

What Is Faculty Development?

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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. For many years, faculty development was closely associated with teaching support through workshops, pedagogy training, and instructional resources. Today, the term is used more broadly. Faculty development increasingly refers to … Read more

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

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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