Center for Faculty Development
Welcome!
The CFD supports ODU Faculty with training & mentoring in teaching & pedagogy, research & scholarship and professional development.
I am pleased to welcome you to Old Dominion University's Center for Faculty Development. As a university dedicated to innovation in research, teaching, and scholarly activities, the Center furthers Old Dominion University's commitment to educational excellence. Faculty at all ranks will find resources at the Center to enhance their career planning and advancement. The Center provides opportunities for faculty to develop effective teaching and learning strategies, participate in workshops aimed at promoting collegial conversations, and engage in forums to highlight faculty accomplishments.
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Mentorship Empowerment
Excellent mentoring empowers faculty to be the best they can be. Learn more about what ODU has to offer.
Knowledge Hub
Offering faculty resources tied to teaching and learning, research success and professional development.
Research Integrity
ODU is serious about the ethics of research. The link below takes you to vital information about research integrity and scientific misconduct and ODU’s policies about these matters.
Learning Modules
Visit this site for webinars focused on faculty development.
Classroom Observation
Consultations and observations designed to help teachers become more reflective and skilled professionals.
Faculty Forums & Salons
Visit this link to listen to informative conversations from our Faculty Forums and Salons.
Cultural Moments
Visit this site to find myriad ways to relax, reflect, breathe, be inspired, or even laugh.
Teaching Toolkit
Visit this link to find essays written by Old Dominion University faculty members on a variety of instructional strategies that may be useful in your courses.
Provost's Spotlight
The Fall 2022 Provost's Spotlight will honor Dr. Carolyn Rutledge professor, co-director for the Center for Telehealth Innovation, Education, and Research (C-TIER), associate chair, graduate program director in the School of Nursing and 2014 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award Winner.
The Spotlight will be held Wednesday, November 2, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at University Theatre and includes an introduction by Provost Augustine O. Agho and an interview with Dr. Rutledge led by CFD Director Annette Finley-Croswhite. A reception will follow in the Atrium. (Watch Now)
