Well-prepared, fully engaged faculty represent the most important asset the University has in times of change. The skills, knowledge, creativity, dedication and motivation they bring to their work are the core of the institution’s mission.
Faculty and Academic Affairs facilitates professional development opportunities for faculty and academic leaders throughout their careers.
- Leadership Development
- Faculty and Academic Affairs supports varied leadership development opportunities.
- NCFDD & the Faculty Success Program
- NCFDD provides professional development and mentoring through a host of resources that are applicable across all fields of inquiry.
- New Faculty Orientation
- An annual program which provides information on teaching, research/creative activity, and life at the University of Minnesota, as well as interaction with other new faculty.
- New Faculty Program
- The New Faculty Program helps faculty build their capacities in research, teaching, community engagement, career advancement, and leadership.
- Resources for Chairs and Heads
- View administrative resources for department heads and chairs and others who work in academic affairs.
- Workshops, Programs, & Initiatives
- View a wide range of professional development opportunities sponsored by Provost’s Office.
- Women’s Faculty Cabinet
- View Women’s Faculty Cabinet (WFC) guidance, research, and activities.