Welcome! The Faculty Development Center engages, supports, and celebrates Furman’s academic community as a collaborative hub of holistic professional growth throughout the career lifecycle. Our programs and opportunities help colleagues develop evidence-based pedagogical practice, advance scholarship, and clarify unique contributions and values with a focus on wellbeing in keeping with Furman’s commitment to the Okanagan Charter.

Please explore our resources, events, and opportunities below and contact us to connect by requesting a consultation or sending us a note at [email protected].

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Workshops & Programs

Build community and learn about evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.

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Faculty Resources

Browse our resources for just-in-time teaching, advising, and The Furman Advantage.

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Grants & Support Services

We offer a suite of grants and support services that advance the strategic goals of the university.

Your Faculty Career

Your Faculty Career

Align your professional activities and personal fulfillment throughout the academic lifecycle with these resources.

FDC Blog

Closing the Loop Mid-Semester
Gathering mid-semester feedback - and transparently acting on it - is one of the most value-added teaching strategies available, improving end-of-term evaluations and student engagement while the course is still
Naming the Problem: What “Workslop” Means for Our Work and Our Classrooms
If you attended Session 2 of the BoodleBox trainings in September, you already heard this term. If you didn’t, it’s worth catching up on, because it names something a lot
Teaching Tips with Gary Guillet
Teaching Tips aims to share creative pedagogical practices that Furman instructors are implementing in and out of the classroom. In this month’s story, Gary Guillet shares his experience with active

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