NCFDD

National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)

NCFDD is a nationally recognized, independent organization dedicated to supporting over 285,000 faculty, graduate students, and postdocs on their path to successful academic careers. They provide an array of resources including professional development programs, training, and mentoring support.

As an Institutional Member of NCFDD, we encourage faculty members and academic professionals from all levels to sign up for a complimentary sub-account membership. This gives you exclusive access to their expansive online resources, including an array of webinars, resources, and programs.

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NCFDD Membership Offering

NCFDD content covers a broad spectrum of topics integral to academic life, such as techniques to enhance writing productivity, effective strategies for time management and prioritization, developing mentor relationships, strategies for securing external funding, and finding a healthy work-life balance. Access to NCFDD’s member platform offers a multitude of benefits including:

For more information, visit the NCFDD website.

NCFDD Programs

The Faculty Success Program (FSP) is a potent and comprehensive program aimed at increasing productivity and promoting work-life balance among faculty. It includes weekly training modules, small-group accountability calls, online community access, and one-on-one coaching opportunities. This program has an additional cost. Learn more about the program.

Post-Tenure Pathfinders Program is designed to guide FSP Alumni on charting their unique path after attaining tenure. The program focuses on mid-career transition and how to maintain momentum and significance in academia post-tenure. This program has an additional cost. Learn more about the program.

1-on-1 Coaching offers individualized guidance, problem-solving, and support to FSP Alumni. It’s a personalized approach to mentoring where faculty members receive additional dedicated attention from our trained and experienced FSP coaches. This offering has an additional cost. Learn more about this offering.

The Teaching Toolkit Program provides faculty with an array of practical tools designed to enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement. The program is rooted in research-based principles of pedagogy and offers strategies that can be immediately implemented. Through this platform, faculty members have access to a wealth of resources that address various aspects of teaching, such as designing an inclusive syllabus, creating engaging lectures, shaping effective assessments, and managing classroom dynamics. This program has an additional cost. Learn more about this program.

Sponsorship Opportunities

As an Institutional Member of NCFDD, Georgetown University has the unique opportunity to sponsor faculty to participate in the Faculty Success Program and the Post-Tenure Pathfinders Program. These programs offer comprehensive support, equipping faculty with the tools to increase their productivity, improve their writing techniques, and achieve work-life balance. This sponsorship is a testament to Georgetown University’s dedication to fostering a thriving academic community, committed to the continual growth and development of its members.

This section will vary based on your institution’s sponsorship opportunities and application process. If you would like assistance in setting up your sponsorship process, please reach out to your institutional strategist!

National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)

[Institution Name] is offering [sponsorship model : co-sponsorship, partial sponsorship, or full sponsorship] sponsorship for participation in NCFDD’s [Program: Faculty Success Program and/or Post Tenure Pathfinders Program]. To apply for [Program: Faculty Success Program and/or Post Tenure Pathfinders Program], please [fill in preferred steps: complete the below application or contact XXX].

Activate Your Account

Activating your NCFDD account is an easy, straightforward process. Simply click on the “Activate My Account” button, enter your institutional email, and follow the instructions.

To claim your free Georgetown University Membership, complete the following steps:

  1. Go to the Become a Member page
  2. Choose your institution from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select “Activate my Membership.”
  4. Complete the registration form using your Georgetown University email address

    (i.e., _______@georgetown.edu).

  5. Go to your Georgetown email to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email.

If you have any questions about membership, please contact ViceProvostforFaculty@georgetown.edu or Hillary Dabrowski (hillary@ncfdd.org).