色界吧 has an institutional membership with NCFDD that allows faculty and staff access to online resources and professional development at no cost.
This membership support is provided by the CTE in partnership with the Dean's Office and the Center for Research and Scholarship. Participants can use the resources on their own or join learning communities focused on particular topics.
About 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. It provides an array of resources, including professional development programs, training, and mentoring support.
Activate Your Institutional Membership Account
To activate your NCFDD account, click on the "" button and follow the instructions. Faculty and staff can access expansive online resources, including an array of webinars, resources, and programs.
NCFDD Membership Offerings
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鈥檚 member platform offers a multitude of benefits including:
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- Access to for graduate students
- Private for peer-mentoring, problem-solving, & moderated writing challenges
- Unlimited access to the that includes webinar materials
- : a 2-week free offering to foster consistent, productive writing habits and access to our WriteNow platform. Participants commit to daily writing, track progress, and engage with a supportive community
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.
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.
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.
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.