Community, inclusion, and well-being is at the heart of OFD’s mission so that every faculty member and librarian can work, live, and thrive. Here you will find programs, resources, and information from OFD and across campus involving community events, values-driven leadership development, equity and inclusion, well-being, and caregiving. 

A collage of photos around campus and OFD Unplugged offerings

OFD Unplugged

OFD Unplugged is a set of resources and events to encourage all faculty and librarians to take a break to gather, turn off your devices, and have some fun together!  

Bamboo in a UMass mug in front of the campus pond.

VALUES

Leadership development workshops and retreats focused on creating a more human and equitable institution through leadership in your labs, classrooms, committees, departments, and units. 

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Program Contact
Angela de Oliveira

Associate Provost for Faculty Development, Professor of Resource Economics

Dr. Angela C.M. de Oliveira provides vision and leadership for the Office of Faculty Development, focusing especially on leadership development, mentoring, mid-career, awards and recognition, as well as community, inclusion, and wellness programs to support healthy, equitable, thriving faculty and departments.
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