Institutional Success

Rethinking Faculty Mentoring: What Institutions Can Do Differently

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Rethinking Faculty Mentoring Webinar

Watch the Recording: Rethinking Faculty Mentoring: What Institutions Can Do Differently Welcome:– Geoff Watson, NCFDD, CEO– Todd Benson, EdD, COACHE Executive Director and Principal Investigator Panelists:– Pearl Dowe, PhD, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professor, Emory University– Steve Lee, PhD, Assistant Dean of Inclusion and Principal Facilitator with CIMER, Stanford University Most institutions say they … Read more

The Link Between Faculty Development and Institutional Success

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Author: NCFDD In higher education, student success is a top priority. Institutions dedicate significant resources to advising, academic support, and student engagement initiatives. But one essential factor often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: faculty. Faculty success isn’t separate from institutional success. It’s the driving force behind it. When faculty are supported—through development opportunities, mentoring, … Read more

FSP by the Numbers: A Snapshot of Impact 

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Since its inception, the Faculty Success Program (FSP) has supported thousands of academics across disciplines, institutions, and identities as they navigate the demands of scholarly writing, research productivity, and sustainable work-life integration. From assistant professors just beginning their careers to full professors seeking renewed focus, FSP provides a proven structure and community to help faculty … Read more

Request Your Strategic Roadmap

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Request Strategic Roadmap

Connect Your Strategic Priorities to Targeted Faculty Development Your institution’s goals — from increasing faculty retention and research output to fostering a culture of support — all depend on one thing: your faculty’s success. That’s where NCFDD comes in. We work with colleges and universities to align their strategic priorities with proven, research-based faculty development … Read more

How Emory University is Redefining Faculty Mentoring at Scale 

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On many campuses, mentoring is widely valued but loosely defined. It’s often left to individual departments or informal pairings, without much structure or accountability. While many institutions recognize the importance of faculty mentoring, building a coordinated, sustainable approach that works across all career stages remains a challenge. At Emory University, efforts to strengthen mentoring began … Read more

From Uncertainty to Clarity: Inside the First Department Chair Success Program

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For new and experienced department chairs alike, leadership can feel isolating. You’re expected to manage conflict, mentor faculty, make strategic decisions, and balance countless priorities—often without any formal preparation. That’s exactly why we launched the Department Chair Success Program (CSP). After welcoming our inaugural cohort, one thing became clear: when chairs are supported, everything changes. … Read more

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 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