Author: NCFDD Faculty support systems are central to research productivity, mentoring continuity, academic leadership development, and long term faculty retention strategies. Any effective faculty development...
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Faculty Development Support Is Now Essential for Institutional Stability
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...
Read More Build a Publishing Pipeline That Keeps Your Research Moving
A practical course for faculty who want a clearer system for organizing writing projects, prioritizing what matters most, and making steady progress toward publication. Faculty...
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New Survey: Faculty Support Falls While Pressure Rises, Faculty Well-Being Declines Dramatically Amid Funding Cuts
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...
Read More Bring the Department Chair Success Program to Your Institution
Explore options for offering a dedicated cohort of the Department Chair Success Program for chairs at your campus. Department chairs play one of the most...
Read More Strengthening Faculty Support Systems Beyond Informal Networks
Author: NCFDD Faculty support systems are central to research productivity, mentoring continuity, academic leadership development, and long term faculty retention strategies. Any effective faculty development...
Read More Faculty Development Support Is Now Essential for Institutional Stability
Author: NCFDD For many years, faculty development was positioned as enrichment. Valuable, but optional. Helpful, but not central. Something institutions offered to support individual growth...
Read More How Institutions Can Better Support Faculty Research Funding Without Adding More Work
Author: NCFDD Faculty research funding support has become one of the most urgent and misunderstood challenges facing higher education today. As expectations around external funding...
Read More The 2026 State of Faculty Development in Higher Education Survey Report
The faculty support gap in higher education is real. Over 1000 faculty and academic leaders revealed what faculty need most, and how institutions can help...
Read More Redefining Grant Funding in Higher Education
A white paper from NCFDD, with key insights from our inaugural Rethinking Your Research Funding Course Many faculty care deeply about their research and want...
Read More Supporting Faculty Funding Success: The Role Leadership Plays
Author: NCFDD For many institutions, faculty funding success is treated as an individual achievement. A strong proposal is a reflection of the scholar’s creativity, discipline,...
Read More Access the Recording: Strengthening Your Department Chair Playbook
Facilitator: Erin Furtak, PhDProfessorUniversity of Colorado, Boulder Spotlight on Faculty Development Strategies On-Demand Webinar Recording Department chairs play a pivotal role in shaping faculty success—but...
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Faculty Retention
Retaining top faculty requires more than competitive salaries—it demands a culture of support, development, and belonging. Our evidence-based programs help institutions create environments where faculty feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
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Faculty Development
Professional growth is essential for faculty success. NCFDD offers structured development programs that enhance teaching, research, and leadership skills, helping faculty navigate the evolving demands of academia while advancing their careers.
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Faculty success is institutional success. By investing in faculty development and retention, institutions strengthen research impact, improve student outcomes, and build a more engaged, productive academic community.
