Institutional Success

Ready, Set, Launch Committees: A Constellation Mentorship Model for Onboarding New Assistant Professors

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Faculty onboarding through Launch Committees at the University of Michigan

Author: Jennifer Henry, Launch Program Manager, University of Michigan Starting a faculty position is exciting—and overwhelming. New assistant professors are expected to quickly learn the “hidden curriculum” of academia: how things really work in their department, how to build networks across campus, how to navigate expectations for research, teaching, and service, and where to find … Read more

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

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UTRGV faculty development case study

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

Institutional Partnership Overview

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Transform Faculty Potential into Institutional Strength Download the Guide First name * Last name * Institutional Email * Title * — Please Select —Full ProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant ProfessorAdjunct FacultyClinical FacultyLibrary FacultyResearch FacultyTeaching FacultyLecturerPost-DocGraduate StudentDepartment ChairAdministratorPresident / ChancellorProvost / Vice ProvostAssociate ProvostVice PresidentDeanDirector / Associate DirectorStaffExecutive / Administrative Assistant What would you most like help with? — … 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 in higher education

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

5 Ways Institutions Can Support Faculty Research Momentum

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academic leaders supporting faculty research productivity and 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 priority, leaving less time and energy for sustained research work. This pattern is widely recognized, but the way it is addressed tends to focus on individual strategies. Faculty are encouraged … Read more

Faculty Development Support Is Now Essential for Institutional Stability

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Faculty development support and institutional stability in higher education

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 to sustain core academic functions. Findings from the State of Faculty Development 2026 survey suggest that framing no longer reflects faculty reality. Increasingly, faculty describe professional development as necessary support … Read more

New Survey: Faculty Support Falls While Pressure Rises, Faculty Well-Being Declines Dramatically Amid Funding Cuts

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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 student success DETROIT (MARCH 26, 2026) — NCFDD—a faculty success organization founded in 2010 that partners with 300+ institutions to reduce isolation, increase research productivity, and support sustainable academic career paths—today … Read more