CFD supports ODU Faculty with training & mentoring in teaching & pedagogy, research & scholarship, and professional development.

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I am pleased to welcome you to Old 糖心视频 University's Center for Faculty Development. As a university dedicated to innovation in research, teaching, and scholarly activities, the Center furthers Old 糖心视频 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.

- Augustine O. Agho, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Provost's Spotlight

The spring 2024 Provost鈥檚 Spotlight honored Victoria Time, LL.B., Ph.D., M.S. Dr. Time is an international scholar born in Cameroon and educated in both Africa and the United States. She came to Old 糖心视频 University in 1997 where she has been recognized as an outstanding faculty member and professor of sociology and criminal justice. Dr. Time is a distinguished teacher who holds the title University Professor in recognition of excellence in teaching. In 2022-2023 she became a Fulbright Scholar and conducted research and taught at the University of Nairobi. Dr. Time has published three books, thirty-seven articles and book chapters, and she has presented her research on all continents except Antarctica. Dr. Time exemplifies what it means to be a scholar-teacher.

Provost's Spotlight Archive

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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鈥檚 policies about these matters.

Learning Modules

Visit this site for webinars focused on faculty development.

Classroom Observation

Consultations and observations are 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.

Teaching Toolkit

Visit this link to find essays written by Old 糖心视频 University faculty members on a variety of instructional strategies that may be useful in your courses.

Tackling DFWI Rates

Get helpful analytics and course redesign template information.

Do you need assistance?

Consultations can include advice tied to career development, classroom instruction, mentorship and/or academic success.