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OFD Welcomes New Faculty Members and Librarians

On August 25th, the Office of Faculty Development (OFD) welcomed new faculty and librarians to campus at its annual New Faculty Orientation (NFO).

August 31, 2026
Call for Applications: The Conversation Writing Intensive

What if your expertise could reach readers across the country—and around the world? 

Your research can inform public conversations, influence decision-makers, and reach audiences far beyond the academy. Following our public webinar on publishing with The Conversation, the Office of Faculty Development and the Public Engagement Project invite a small cohort of UMass Amherst faculty to take the next step: developing and submitting an article for publication with intensive writing support and editorial mentorship. 

August 21, 2026
Welcome Back! A Message from Associate Provost Angela de Oliveira

Welcome to fall! If you are anything like me, summer felt too short. And yet, the excitement and energy that comes with the return to campus is contagious and inspiring.

August 20, 2026
Eight Faculty Selected for OFD's 2026-27 Scholarly Writing Fellows Program

The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) is pleased to announce the eight faculty members selected to participate in the Scholarly Writing Fellows Program for the 2026-27 academic year.

August 18, 2026
History of the UMass Amherst Mutual Mentoring Program

The UMass Amherst Mutual Mentoring Program was launched in 2006 to support the mentorship of early career faculty by Associate Provost for Faculty Development and founding director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Professor Emeritus Mary Deane Sorcinelli.

July 6, 2026
Mutual Mentoring Grant Awards 2026-27

The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) is happy to announce the award of 15 grants to faculty and librarians leading mutual mentoring projects in 2026-27. 

May 5, 2026
Thank You to Our Associate Directors: Rebecca Dingo & Jason Hooper for Your Service to OFD

At the end of this summer, the three-year, part-time terms for Senior Fellows and Associate Directors Rebecca Dingo and Jason Hooper will come to a conclusion.  The impact that these two faculty members have made on OFD’s programming and operations has been vast; and we are so grateful to have harnessed their insights, collaboration, and expertise for the betterment of OFD’s mission to ensure UMass Amherst is a place for all faculty and librarians to thrive.  

April 27, 2026
Call for Applications: Office of Faculty Development Scholarly Writing Fellows 2026-27

The Office of Faculty Development invites applications for a new cohort of Scholarly Writing Fellows (SWFs) for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027.

April 8, 2026
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025–2026 Delphi Leadership Award: Laura Francis, Christine Hatch, and Michelle Trim

The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) is pleased to announce the winners of this year's UMass Amherst Delphi Leadership Award, Laura Francis, Christine Hatch, and Michelle Trim, who are recognized for their innovative contributions and exceptional leadership in support of their non-tenure-track (NTT) faculty peers at UMass Amherst. 

March 23, 2026

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