Why NCFDD
Higher education is evolving, and institutions that invest in faculty success see stronger retention, greater engagement, and a more thriving academic community. NCFDD helps higher education institutions support faculty at scale, with customized, evidence based faculty development solutions.
The Pressures Faculty Are Facing
Most institutions recognize the importance of faculty development but struggle with:
- Scattered, uncoordinated efforts across departments, leading to inconsistent faculty support
- Resource constraints that lead to “one-size fits all” programs that don’t meet evolving faculty needs
- Lack of measurable impact with no clear way to track success
- High burnout and turnover among faculty and academic leaders
A Research-Backed, Proven Approach
We focus on four key areas that help achieve extraordinary writing and research productivity while maintaining a full and healthy life off campus.
Your Guide to Supporting Faculty at Scale
Faculty success doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. Institutional Membership with NCFDD offers your entire campus access to proven resources that boost productivity, support work-life balance, and strengthen faculty retention. Our guide breaks down how partnering with NCFDD empowers your institution to provide scalable, effective, and equitable faculty development.
- Support Faculty at All Career Stages: From graduate students to long-serving faculty, help your people thrive.
- Strengthen Recruitment and Retention: Provide visible, tangible support that faculty value.
- Access a Full Suite of Resources: On-demand trainings, expert webinars, writing challenges, peer networks, and more.
Join over 300 institutions that have made NCFDD a cornerstone of their faculty development strategy.
A Culture of Faculty Success
For Institutions & Administrators
- Higher Faculty Retention
Reduce turnover and create a more engaged faculty. - Research Productivity Thriving
Faculty publishing more research and winning more grants - Faculty Feeling Supported
A more positive relationship and trust between faculty and administrators
For Faculty Members
- Increased Productivity & Career Growth
Faculty improving time management, exceeding writing goals, and advancing their careers - Stronger Mentorship & Community
Managing professional relationships and building a thriving network of mentors, sponsors, and collaborators - Better Work-Life Balance
Reducing stress, better self-care, and finding balance in your personal and professional life
Programs to Support All Faculty at All Levels
NCFDD offers a range of programs designed to support faculty across career stages and institutional roles. Whether you’re looking for broad institutional solutions or targeted support for specific faculty needs, our proven programs help foster productivity, retention, and professional growth.
Faculty Success Program
A structured, intensive program that equips faculty with the skills and strategies to increase research productivity, establish sustainable writing habits, and maintain work-life balance. This program provides expert coaching, accountability, and a supportive community to help faculty overcome common career roadblocks.
Designed for:
Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Faculty Leaders | Senior Faculty
Department Chair Success Program
Tailored specifically for department chairs and academic leaders, this program offers tools and strategies to navigate leadership challenges, support faculty effectively, and create a thriving departmental culture. Participants gain insights into fostering faculty development, handling administrative complexities, and leading with confidence.
Designed for:
Mid-Career Faculty | Faculty Leaders | Senior Faculty
14-Day Writing Challenge
A structured, short-term challenge designed to help faculty jumpstart their writing productivity in a focused, supportive environment.
Designed for:
Graduate students | Early Career | Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Senior Faculty
Campus Workshops
Interactive, live workshops that provide faculty with essential skills in productivity, time management, and professional development.
Designed for:
Graduate students | Post-Docs | Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Senior Faculty | Administrators
Teaching Toolkit
A curated collection of resources to support faculty in enhancing their teaching effectiveness while balancing research and service responsibilities.
Designed for:
Graduate students | Post-Docs | Alt-ac | Tenure Track
Post-Tenure Pathfinders
A program designed to help tenured faculty navigate the next phase of their careers with clarity, purpose, and renewed motivation.
Designed for:
Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Faculty Leaders | Senior Faculty | Administrators
“The institutional and departmental support makes me feel like I am being set up to succeed. They were so respectful of my time, with no financial stress. I was dealing with work fatigue and overwhelmed with all the expected work we are expected to produce as academics. I am working on my book, and I have already made good progress and feel like I have made reasonable and manageable goals thanks to the program. I have already started mapping out my quarter, strategic plan, and goals. This formula is so helpful and leaves me feeling more confident that I can do all the things that are important, including my personal needs!”
Cecilia Vasquez, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of California, Riverside