Each year, NCFDD hosts a summer “Faculty Success Program” – an intensive online program for tenure-track and tenured faculty to develop the skills necessary to increase research and writing productivity while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This panel session of previous FSP participants from Summer 2025 is open to all faculty interested in applying for […]
Explore practical ways to improve communication and build stronger collegial relationships. This interactive session invites faculty to explore practical strategies and tools for communicating with clarity, empathy, and purpose, as well as to identify their primary engagement style and learn how to interact effectively across various systems and with others. By the end of [...]
Regardless of their field, all academics have phrases, jargon, and modes of expression. How we talk among ourselves rarely translates into an easily understood message for the layperson. Indeed, we may not even recognize the specialized forms of communication we use in our ‘tribe’. However, federal and state funding agencies increasingly require a layperson's [...]
Learn practical strategies, the 3 P’s, to plan, prepare, and authentically present, handle nerves, and engage your audience. Whether you’re presenting in the classroom, sharing research, or leading a meeting, confident communication is essential to your professional presence. This interactive session helps faculty strengthen their speaking confidence by combining self-awareness and practical techniques. Participants will […]
Turn uncertainty into opportunity through communication, connection, and shared vision. Change is a constant in higher education—new initiatives, shifting needs, evolving technologies, and redefined institutional goals. How faculty respond to change can either create friction or fuel progress. This interactive session focuses on turning moments of transition into opportunities for growth and collaboration. By the […]