CFD supports 勛圖惇蹋 Faculty with training & mentoring in teaching & pedagogy, research & scholarship, and professional development.
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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Consultations can include advice tied to career development, classroom instruction, mentorship and/or academic success.