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The Office of Faculty Development is pleased to announce that Provost Fouad Abd-El-Khalick has selected five UMass Amherst faculty to receive the Mid-Career Post-Tenure (MCPT) Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year: Associate Professors Jeffrey Blanchard, Jennifer Kish-Gephart, Rong Rong, Jennifer Whitehill, and Caroline H. Yang. 

I hope that over break and intersession you were able to rejuvenate, connect with friends and loved ones, and engage in activities that hold meaning for you and yours.

The Office of Faculty Development is pleased to announce its third cohort of OFD Scholars. This year’s theme is “second books.” Seven scholars from across campus will meet throughout the spring semester in guided writing workshops with the goal of making significant progress toward their books. OFD Scholars will spend time sharing and getting feedback on their work, setting writing goals, and celebrating their accomplishments.  

 The Office of Faculty Development announces the opening of the nomination and application process for Chancellor’s Leadership Fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year.

The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2026-27 Mutual Mentoring Grant Program. Online proposals are being accepted now through March 1, 2026.

On November 7th, the Office of Faculty Development, in collaboration with the Provost’s Office, will offer three negotiation skill-building workshops with Rochelle L. Woods for academic leaders at UMass Amherst.

The Office of Faculty Development is accepting applications for the Mid-Career Post-Tenure Fellowship, to be taken during the 2026-27 academic year in accordance with Article 15.18 of the collective bargaining agreement between UMass Amherst and the Massachusetts Society of Professors.

The Office of Faculty Development is pleased to announce the 2025-26 Chancellor’s Leadership Fellows: William D. Brown, Jr., Gülru Çakmak, Patrick Flaherty, and Rosa Moscarella.

Dear Colleagues, I hope the start of the semester has been invigorating for you. Across campus, I’ve been hearing stories of faculty and librarians finding ways to foster critical hope and connect for the common good. In these monthly messages, in addition to sharing upcoming OFD events focused on supporting community, inclusion and well-being, I’ll also include a curated set of events and resources available to you across campus.