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VICE PROVOST OF FACULTY AFFAIRS
The VPFA welcomes and orients new faculty to DU; coordinates faculty development programs across campus; serves as a central resource for information about faculty and faculty policies; supports deans and department leaders with searches, hiring, retention, and advancement; assists faculty with grievances; offers programs to orient new academic leaders; supports programs to enhance teaching; and works with departments, colleges, and other offices to enhance faculty experiences. We work with academic leaders across campus to enhance DU’s efforts to support faculty.
The You Rock! program encourages faculty and staff to recognize each other for small and large accomplishments.
Featured Initiatives
DEPARTMENT ACTION TEAMS (DATs)
DEPARTMENT EQUITY ACTION PLANNING TEAMS (DEAPs)
ADJUCT TEACHING EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (ATEP)
COACHE
Goal:65%
Current COACHE Survey Faculty Completion Rate
Since 2003, the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE), a research-practice partnership (RPP), has been committed to improving the workplace, career and overall experience of faculty members. COACHE is based at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has surveyed 20,000+ faculty members at more than 300 colleges and universities. Survey results are intended to be used to develop strategies to improve the professional lives of faculty members; the goal is to create an environment where faculty can do their best work.
In the spring of 2019, DU faculty members were invited to complete a survey in nine key areas. The survey results revealed diversity of opinions across campus and some significant concerns. We invite your participation as we move forward, building on these results to improve our working environments.
VPFA News and Updates
Final Reflections on Workload Equity
By: Kate Willink, Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs Dear Colleagues, As we continue to move forward with workload equity implementation, with gratitude to the Workload Equity...
COVID Impact Survey Results
The OTL is committed to a data-informed approach to faculty support. We are pleased to share results of our Fall 2020 and Fall 2022 faculty surveys. Thank you to faculty members...
Update on Ombuds Search
The search for DU’s next ombuds has commenced. The committee was finalized before winter break, and the position is posted publicly with applications received. Search...
Congratulations to our January You Rock! Winners
The You Rock! program encourages faculty and staff to recognize each other for accomplishments, large and small. Designed as a means to spotlight faculty and staff who have gone...
Crafting Newsletters for Faculty
By: Rashida Banerjee, Professor and Chair for the Department of Teaching and Learning Sciences Key Steps When crafting a department or team-level newsletter, it is...
Your Voice Matters: COACHE Survey and Teaching Initiatives
By: Leslie Cramblet Alvarez, Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning; and Richard Colby, Director of the University Writing Program and Teaching Professor of Writing You...