Office of Faculty Development

Our office supports all faculty and librarians with programs to help build careers and communities.

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Our Programs

Sustainable Careers
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Sustainable Careers

Scholarly Writing
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Scholarly Writing

Mutual Mentoring
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Mutual Mentoring

Leadership Development
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Leadership Development

Community, Inclusion & Well-Being
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Community, Inclusion & Well-Being

Research & Engagement
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Research & Engagement

Awards & Recognition
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Awards & Recognition

2024–25: Experimenting with Imperfection
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2024–25: Experimenting with Imperfection

Upcoming Events

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04
Dec
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Connect with Colleagues: Volunteer Opportunity for NTT Faculty (Dec. 4)
04
Dec
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET
The Value of Gendered Mentoring Networks in Mid-Career and Beyond: OFD Mutual Mentoring Projects Showcase
05
Dec
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
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Faculty & Librarian Appreciation Events

Throughout the academic year OFD hosts three appreciation events to create inclusive and celebratory spaces for colleagues to connect with each other. 

Winter 2024: Hot Cocoa in the Commons, Faculty & Librarian Commons, December 11, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Spring 2025: OFD Sweets and Tea, Date and time TBA

Fall 2025: Community Coffee & Cider Donuts, Date and time TBA