Individual Membership Overview

Build More Structure, Support, and Momentum in Your Academic Career Academic work can feel overwhelming when writing, teaching, service, and long-term goals all compete for your time. This free guide shows how NCFDD Individual Membership helps faculty build practical systems for productivity, accountability, community, and work-life balance. What You’ll Learn Inside NCFDD Individual Membership gives … Read more

How to Choose the Right Faculty Development Opportunities This Summer

Faculty reviewing summer faculty development courses for teaching, research funding, and academic writing

Author: NCFDD Summer can feel deceptively open at first. The semester ends, meetings slow down, and many faculty finally have room to think about the projects that have been difficult to sustain during the academic year. Writing goals return to the surface. Research plans that were pushed aside start demanding attention again. Fall teaching preparation … Read more

Teaching Toolkit in the Age of AI Overview

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

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

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

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

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

Every Semester Needs a Plan

Every Semester Needs a Plan

Facilitator: Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhDAssistant DeanTufts University Plan Your Most Productive—and Balanced—Semester Yet On-Demand Webinar Recording Did you start this semester with big writing goals—only to find yourself already feeling behind? You’re not alone. And it’s not too late to turn things around. Watch our free Semester Planning Webinar recording, designed for busy academics who want … Read more

How to Plan a Productive Summer Without Burning Out

Faculty member planning summer academic productivity goals for writing and research

As we continue the Summer of Faculty Development series, one thing becomes clear quickly: summer rarely feels as open as faculty expect it to. After a demanding semester, summer can feel like the first real opportunity to make progress on research, writing, course planning, grant work, or professional development. Projects that sat untouched during the … Read more

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

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