OFDA The Office of Faculty Development and Advancement
Engage. Achieve. Advance.
The Mission of the Faculty Development and Advancement Office is to create a culture and support system that encourage faculty development and advancement from hire to retire by:
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Recognizing and celebrating faculty expertise
- Building communities of faculty across campus
- Providing resources and development programs to meet the needs of faculty
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Supporting faculty in becoming agents of their own career development from hire to retire
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
All-Campus Mentoring Circles
Mentoring circles provide an opportunity to share concerns, strategies and successes with your peers on campus.
Early Career Faculty (ECF) Programs
A number of programs have been developed for early career faculty to get a jump start on their careers.
- Tenure Academy
- New Faculty Orientation
- Syllabus and curricular design reviews
Teaching and D2L Support
In addition to online help for D2L, Zoom and Ally, OFDA offers syllabus reviews, individual coaching for pedagogy and mid-term teaching evaluations. Contact the office to schedule a meeting
Faculty Fridays / Lunch and Learns
Faculty Fridays will be held during the Fall semester to present a wide array of topics by faculty for faculty. Bring a lunch and share your expertise with your colleagues.
If you're interested in sharing something with your colleagues, please contact OFDA: facultydevelopment@sdsmt.edu
Fall 2022 Dates - all times are at 12:00pm
- Friday September 9
- Friday October 7
- Friday November 4
- Friday December 2