CFD supports 勛圖惇蹋 Faculty with training & mentoring in teaching & pedagogy, research & scholarship, and professional development.

Brian Payne

Thank you for visiting the Center for Faculty Developments website. Aligned with 勛圖惇蹋s values, the Center encourages a growth mind-set fostering excellence, continuous improvement, and community. Its commitment to excellence is demonstrated through a broad range of programming designed to help faculty excel in teaching, research, and scholarly engagement. The Center promotes high-impact teaching practices, inclusive pedagogies, and mentorship to enhance student success and improve faculty and student sense of belonging. Programming is grounded in evidence-based research with ongoing assessment processes used to guide faculty development. Most importantly, the Center embraces faculty development through a community lens as it brings together a diverse group of scholars committed to excelling in their careers and working together as we engage in forward-focused academic and scholarly activities. 

-Brian Payne, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

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The 2025 Days of Teaching mini-conference is focused on the theme, "Expanding Mindsets: Inspiring Listening, Communication, and Critical Thinking in our Classrooms. It will be held September 29-October 1, 2025 in a variety of formats including panels, workshops, and keynotes. The theme of Expanding Mindsets focuses on adaptable pedagogy and high impact learning that promotes effective teaching behaviors and student success in a rapidly evolving world where the volume of information available on any subject creates constant learning challenges. Conversations will include specialists from a wide variety of academic disciplines exploring communication, mentorship, and the development of growth mindsets. Please register for events and find out more by .

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Mentorship Empowerment

Excellent mentoring empowers faculty to be the best they can be. Learn more about what 勛圖惇蹋 has to offer.

Knowledge Hub

Offering faculty resources tied to teaching and learning, research success and professional development.

Research Integrity

勛圖惇蹋 is serious about the ethics of research. The link below takes you to vital information about research integrity and scientific misconduct and 勛圖惇蹋s policies about these matters.

Learning Modules

Visit this site for webinars focused on faculty development.

Classroom Observation

Consultations and observations are designed to help teachers become more reflective and skilled professionals.

Faculty Forums & Salons

Visit this link to listen to informative conversations from our Faculty Forums and Salons.

Teaching Toolkit

Visit this link to find essays written by 勛圖惇蹋 faculty members on a variety of instructional strategies that may be useful in your courses.

Tackling DFWI Rates

Get helpful analytics and course redesign template information.

Do you need assistance?

Consultations can include advice tied to career development, classroom instruction, mentorship and/or academic success.