Faculty Development Center

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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 fdc@furman.edu.

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Workshops, Courses, & Events

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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Programs, Grants, & Services

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

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Your Faculty Career

Your Faculty Career

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

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FDC Blog

Introducing the "SCIENCE" Collaborative: Furman's Pilot Year
The Faculty Development Center is pleased to announce that Furman has joined the SCIENCE Collaborative (Student-Centered Institutional Enhancement and Co-Learning Exchange) for a pilot year. While the name may suggest a
Welcome Back - Syllabus Update!
If you are like many folks we’ve chatted with over the last few weeks, you may be navigating competing impulses: savoring he remainder of precious summertime, while also getting energized by the beginning of the fall
One Small Step at a Time with BoodleBox
If you’re looking for high-impact, low-lift ways to use generative AI to support your teaching, BoodleBox offers several secure options. What is BoodleBox? BoodleBox is a collaborative AI platform built specifically for
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Integrated Professional Development Calendar

See upcoming faculty and staff professional development events from departments/units throughout our campus via the calendar button below.
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