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NCFDD

91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ is an Institutional Member of NCFDD. Recognizing the need for professional development and faculty support, this collaboration provides our academic community with resources for success.

About NCFDD

is a nationally recognized, independent organization dedicated to supporting over 285,000 faculty, graduate students, and postdocs on their path to successful academic careers. They provide an array of resources including professional development programs, training and mentoring support.

As an Institutional Member of NCFDD, we encourage faculty members and academic professionals from all levels to sign up for a complimentary sub-account membership. This gives you exclusive access to their expansive online resources, including an array of webinars, resources and programs.

Activating your account

Activating your NCFDD account is an easy, straightforward process.

NCFDD Membership offerings

NCFDD content covers a broad spectrum of topics integral to academic life, such as techniques to enhance writing productivity, effective strategies for time management and prioritization, developing mentor relationships, strategies for securing external funding and finding a healthy work-life balance. Access to NCFDD’s member platform offers a multitude of benefits including:

  • Weekly  
  • Monthly  
  •  series
  • Monthly  
  • Access to  for graduate students 
  • Private  for peer-mentoring, problem-solving and moderated writing challenges 
  • Unlimited access to the  that includes webinar materials
  • : A two-week free offering to foster consistent, productive writing habits and access to NCFDD’s WriteNow platform. Participants commit to daily writing, track progress and engage with a supportive community.

NCFDD Programs

The  (FSP) is a potent and comprehensive program aimed at increasing productivity and promoting work-life balance among faculty. It includes weekly training modules, small-group accountability calls, online community access and one-on-one coaching opportunities. This program has an additional cost.

is designed to guide FSP Alumni on charting their unique path after attaining tenure. The program focuses on mid-career transition and how to maintain momentum and significance in academia post-tenure. This program has an additional cost.

offers individualized guidance, problem-solving, and support to FSP Alumni. It’s a personalized approach to mentoring where faculty members receive additional dedicated attention from our trained and experienced FSP coaches. This offering has an additional cost.

The  provides faculty with an array of practical tools designed to enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement. The program is rooted in research-based principles of pedagogy and offers strategies that can be immediately implemented. Through this platform, faculty members have access to a wealth of resources that address various aspects of teaching, such as designing an inclusive syllabus, creating engaging lectures, shaping effective assessments and managing classroom dynamics. This program has an additional cost.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding NCFDD or their programs please reach out the associate provost at assocprovostaa@hope.edu.