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

Teaching Tips with Raiana de Carvalho - September 2026
Teaching Tips aims to share creative pedagogical practices that Furman instructors are implementing in and out of the classroom. In this month’s story, Raiana de Carvalho shares her unique approach
Guided by Growth
You may have noticed it walking to class, at a recent visit to the library porch, or trying to get a soft serve ice cream cone at the DH—our students
BoodleBox Training Opportunities in September and October
BoodleBox is providing the Furman community with three online training sessions to help faculty and staff make the most of our BoodleBox accounts. Training is provided by HumanWise Learning and is tailored specifically to the needs

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