Mission 91¶ÌÊÓƵment
The Center for Faculty Development (CFD) at Old Dominion 91¶ÌÊÓƵ provides comprehensive professional development opportunities for ODU instructional faculty at all levels and stages of their careers. Initiatives are designed to enhance the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's academic culture and support innovations in teaching, research, and mentorship. The Center offers a sense of shared community grounded in academic excellence.
The CFD pursues its vision of comprehensive professional development through collaborative partnerships with the ODU community. The Center for Faculty Development strives to enhance academic culture through scholarly initiatives that engage the quality and changing nature of higher education and offers a range of scholarly-based programs.
Vision
Our vision promotes the professional development of faculty to engage new pedagogies and instructional innovation in order to enhance student learning. We support a university culture that advances excellence in teaching and research, one offering a network of support for faculty at all ranks and career stages as well as a collaborative outlet for faculty voices.
Strategic Plan
The Center for Faculty Development (CFD) is dedicated to advancing the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's agenda for teaching excellence by offering continuous professional development, resources, and support services to faculty. Our Strategic Plan (SP) Faculty-Focused goals are aligned with the five major areas of academic excellence identified in the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's Strategic Plan, Forward-Focused: Where Innovation Meets Possibilities.
Annual Reports
Consultations
To set up an appointment for private consultations, contact Annette Finley-Croswhite or Kristal Kinloch-Taylor. Consultations can include advice tied to career development, classroom instruction, mentorship, and/or academic success.