Once again this year, the FDP program will have two distinct programming tracks: Professional Track Faculty programs and Tenure Track Faculty programs. The primary goal of this year's FDP series is to provide a structured onboarding experience for new faculty in the College. However, as in the past, all college faculty are welcome to attend any session that might be of interest.
We are also pleased to once again offer our virtual "Rise and Write" series, which will consist of weekly writing sessions for faculty looking to develop a regular writing habit with the support of other faculty in the college.
Participants who complete five or more FDP sessions or fifteen or more writing sessions throughout the academic year will be eligible for a small number of fellowships to be awarded by the College for the NCFDD Faculty Success Program Fellowship (FSP)or Teaching Toolkit. Priority will be given to new and early career (i.e., pre-promotion) professional and tenure track faculty. Mid-career faculty who have completed the FSP may apply for the NCFDD Post-tenure Pathfinders Program.
Those who have completed both the NCFDD FSP and Pathfinders programs are eligible to apply for a “service sabbatical” (i.e., one academic year with no service commitments), which includes a $5000 research/travel fund. Eligibility of the service sabbatical also requires the completion of five or more FDP workshops or fifteen or more writing sessions during the current academic year, and the application must be submitted by the NCFDD fellowships deadline.
"Rise and Write" Series
Don't you wish you had time to make your research writing the priority it needs to be? We all do! Let the routine of these Rise and Write sessions help you focus and reclaim your time. Join us virtually every Friday morning, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for structured, lightly interactive time to make progress on an article, book, or other extended project. And for those with a booked Friday, we are also offering October Thursdays this fall. Depending on the level of participation, this could become an additional option for weekly writing sessions going forward. You'll be surprised at the simple magic of setting a timer, gathering together (virtually), and protecting your focus from distractions.
RSVP for Fall 2026 Writing Sessions here
RSVP for Spring 2027 Writing Sessions here
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Program Leader: Dr. Hannah Rule (ruleh@mailbox.sc.edu)
Professional Track Faculty Programs
The Professional Track Faculty program introduces participants to the resources of the NCFDD, as well as other practical tips and information to help faculty thrive in their careers. Sessions will cover a range of topics, including productivity, work-life balance, strategic planning, networking, and identifying good mentors.
Fall Semester 2026
Russell House 305 | In this session, you will have an opportunity to hear from College leadership about resources available to support your success, get a preview of this year’s faculty development offerings, and create new friendships both within and outside of your department.
Petigru 321 | Take the mystery out of promotion by learning what to save, what reviewers look for, and how to tell your professional story effectively. Explore opportunities to gain service and mentorship experience. Additional discussion of lateral process to Teaching Professor track.
Petigru 321 | Learn simple ways to make your courses more accessible, meet ADA expectations, and create a better learning experience for every student.
Petigru 321 | Explore ways departments can better support Professional Track Faculty through mentoring, collaboration, communication, and shared leadership.
RSVP for Fall Semester programs here
Spring Semester 2027
Petigru 321 | Hear from award-winning instructors about what they've learned from student feedback and how they use evaluations to improve their teaching without losing their teaching style.
Petigru 321 | Learn where funding comes from, how to apply, and what opportunities are available to support your teaching, scholarship, and professional growth.
Petigru 321 | Discover meaningful leadership opportunities through committees, curriculum design, mentoring, student success initiatives, and university service. Additional discussion of Robert's Rules of Order to be better informed on meeting decorum.
Gambrell 429 | End the year by sharing classroom successes, teaching hacks, favorite assignments, and creative ideas you can take back to your own courses. Lunch will be served!
RSVP for Spring Semester programs here
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Program Leaders: Dr. Traci Dingle (TD34@mailbox.sc.edu) or Dr. Amy Taylor-Perry (taylora4@mailbox.sc.edu)
Tenure Track Faculty Programs
The Tenure Track Faculty program introduces participants to the resources of the NCFDD, as well as other practical tips and information to help faculty thrive in their
careers. Sessions will cover a range of topics, including productivity, work-life
balance, strategic planning, networking, and identifying good mentors.
While all Tenure Track Faculty in the College are welcome, new and pre-tenure faculty
are especially encouraged to attend.
Fall Semester 2026
RSVP for Fall Semester programs here
Spring Semester 2027
RSVP for Spring Semester programs here
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Program Leaders: Dr. Jonathan Edwards (edwardjj@mailbox.sc.edu) or Dr. Alissa Armstrong (armstrar@mailbox.sc.edu)
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