NCFDD/AI

Overview Many academic leaders aim to build a leadership culture in their departments that promotes faculty retention and creates a bench of future leaders. However, common challenges such as competitive, individualistic cultures and skepticism towards administration thwart many of these efforts. Academic leaders must take an intentional approach that blends strategy, communication, and collaboration to […]

Academic Impressions Webinar with DU Faculty Kate Willink & Darrin Hicks By participating in promotion and tenure reviews, faculty make the most consequential decisions they will ever have to engage in on behalf of their colleagues. Without adequate training and preparation, departments often have a reputation of unfair decisions, power dynamics, and lack of transparency […]

Overview Many institutions have expressed a commitment to addressing social inequity in its multiple forms as part of their strategic plans. One way this commitment is being implemented at many colleges and universities is through efforts to recruit and retain a more diverse faculty. Cluster hiring is one powerful strategy that can help with these efforts. But […]

MODALITY AND TIME CHANGE: NOW 10am-12pm on ZOOM How and Why to Chart Your Own Path after Winning Tenure and/or Promotion Winning tenure can be a thrilling experience after many years of hard work. However, once the initial thrill fades, many newly tenured faculty members describe feeling confused about their next steps, unclear where they should invest their […]

Overview The pandemic has required all of us to pivot in new ways. We’ve taken on additional responsibilities that may not align with our strengths and interests. We’ve managed our relationships almost exclusively through virtual means Our success is often measured in immediate gains, and it’s unclear how to plan for the future. Amongst all […]

May 18 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Taking a Proactive Approach to Leading Change Click here to register or learn more

May 24 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Engaging in Racial Inequity Dialogue: Conflict Resolution…It’s What You Said and How You Said It Click here to register or learn more

Students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students are typically the most at risk of falling through the cracks in college. In addition to academic barriers, these students often lack financial resources to make it through emergencies or breaks in the academic year. As institutions look to increase retention and completion rates for students from […]

Live Webcast: Monday, June 13, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Consider ways to restructure your metrics to meet changing philanthropic goals and staffing needs. Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the way many advancement professionals approached their work with donors. At the same time, the pandemic also impacted employee hiring […]

June 17 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Actualize Your Purpose and Legacy: Workshop on Improving Your Wellbeing Click here to register or learn more The pandemic has required all of us to pivot in new ways. We’ve often had to take on additional responsibilities that may not align with our strengths and interests, and […]

It is no surprise that in the United States, racial tensions—especially between Black and White Americans—are alive and well and continue to do harm. For example, those who are Black-presenting do not get to choose or operate from the historically privileged social identities such as class, age, or ableism that White-presenting people do. In this […]

June 21 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Engaging in Racial Inequity Dialogue: Let’s Talk about Race and Collective Responsibility It is no surprise that in the United States, racial tensions—especially between Black and White Americans—are alive and well and continue to do harm. For example, those who are Black-presenting do not get to choose […]