For Administrators

Building Resilience in Times of Uncertainty: Strategies for Faculty and Academic Leaders

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Author: NCFDD Uncertainty is a constant in higher education today. As we conclude the Navigating Uncertainty webinar series with the final session, Building Resilience, we reflect on how faculty and academic leaders can embrace change and adapt to the challenges of an unpredictable academic environment. From funding instability to the personal and professional pressures faculty face, navigating uncertainty … Read more

Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Building Resilience

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Navigating Uncertainty - Build Resilience

Facilitator: Lisa Hanasono, PhDProfessorBowling Green State University Insights and reflections for leading through times of change—available to stream now. Higher education is facing an era of rapid change—and leading through uncertainty has never been more critical. In this candid and practical conversation, a panel of experienced university leaders share their reflections on what’s changed, what’s … Read more

Beyond the Guru: Rethinking what Mentorship Looks Like in Higher Ed

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Author: NCFDD For a long time, academic mentorship has followed a familiar formula: a junior scholar is paired with a more senior colleague—someone with experience, wisdom, and insider knowledge. This “guru model” was once the gold standard, designed for a time when faculty careers were more linear, roles more narrowly defined, and success pathways more … Read more

The Academic Leader’s Role in Navigating Uncertainty and Supporting Faculty Well-Being

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Author: NCFDD In our recent webinar, Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Approaches for Academic Leaders, we focused on the most pressing concerns that higher education leaders face and shared strategies for guiding institutions and supporting faculty through these challenging times. Throughout the discussion, we heard from a panel of experts—Dr. Lisa Hanasono, Dr. Alison Levine, Dr. … Read more

Redefining Mentoring in Higher Education

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Mentoring White Paper

A white paper from NCFDD and COACHE What does effective mentoring actually look like, how can institutions prioritize it, and how can you obtain it? Produced in partnership with NCFDD and the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) at Harvard University, this white paper examines the persistent gap between how important mentoring is … Read more

Beyond the Grant: Practical Approaches to Research Funding in Uncertain Times

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Author: NCFDD As we continue exploring the complexities of navigating uncertainty in academia, our second webinar in the Navigating Uncertainty series focused on one of the most pressing concerns for faculty: research funding. In this session, we examined how faculty can adapt to shifting funding landscapes, identify new opportunities, and leverage both institutional support and external resources … Read more

Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Approaches for Academic Leaders

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Watch the Recording: Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Approaches for Academic Leaders Facilitator:Lisa Hanasono, PhD ProfessorBowling Green State University Panelists:Alison Joan Murray Levine, PhDCorinne Castro, PhDMary J. Osirim, PhDCraig Rhodes, PhD Practical strategies for leading with empathy, clarity, and connection in uncertain times Faculty are navigating a constant state of flux—emotionally, professionally, and institutionally. As an … Read more

Why Faculty Mentoring Still Isn’t Working (And What We Can Do About It)

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Author: NCFDD If you ask most faculty whether mentoring matters, the answer is almost always yes. But if you ask whether their mentoring experiences are actually helping them thrive? That’s where the conversation shifts. Many faculty enter academia expecting mentorship to be a meaningful part of their growth. They’re told they’ll get guidance on research, … Read more

Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Research Funding Strategies

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Watch the Recording: Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Research Funding Strategies Facilitator:Lisa Hanasono, PhDProfessorBowling Green State University Panelists:Franco Montalto, PhDNdidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhDJolie Sheffer, PhD Real-world strategies to sustain your research—even in times of financial uncertainty In today’s unpredictable higher education landscape, securing research funding is more challenging—and more critical—than ever. This recorded webinar brings together experienced … Read more

Stepping Up: When, Why, and How to Move Into Academic Leadership Roles

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Author: Tasha Souza, PhD I run a monthly seminar for new faculty and, during one meeting, I had a smaller group of only women. We had time for general questions and they wanted to know more about the best ways to set themselves up well for retirement. I thought this a strange request, given they … Read more