This year, the FDP program will have two distinct programming tracks: Professional Track Faculty programs and Tenure Track Faculty programs. Although the individual sessions are designed for a target audience, college faculty are welcome to attend any session that might be of interest.
Participants who complete at least three FDP sessions throughout the year will be eligible for a small number of fellowships to be awarded by the College for the NCFDD Faculty Success Program. Priority will be given to early career professional and tenure track faculty (i.e., pre-promotion) for the NCFDD Faculty Success Program Fellowship (FSP). Mid-career faculty who have completed the FSP may apply for the NCFDD Post-tenure Pathfinders Program. Those who have completed both the NCFDD FSP and Pathfinders programs are eligible to apply for a “service sabbatical” (i.e., one academic year with no service commitments), which includes a $5000 research fund. Eligibility of the service sabbatical also requires the completion of at least three workshops offered the current academic year and the application must be sent in by the NCFDD fellowships deadline.
Writing Sessions
Join your McCausland College of Arts and Sciences colleagues for structured work time and a dose of accountability. Writing sessions run all academic year to offer intentional time to focus on that article, book, or other extended project.
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Program Leader: Dr. Hannah Rule (ruleh@mailbox.sc.edu)
Professional Track Faculty Programs
The Professional Track Faculty program track introduces participants to the resources of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), as well as other practical tips and information needed to be successful in their research, teaching, and service endeavors. Participants will cover a range of topics focused on strategic planning, productivity, work-life balance, and building healthy and supportive relationships.
Fall Semester 2025
TBD | Please join us to kickoff this year's faculty development series, where you'll connect with fellow participants, program leaders, and McCausland College of Arts and Sciences leadership in a relaxed setting.
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RSVP for Fall Semester programs here
Spring Semester 2026
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RSVP for Spring Semester programs here
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Program Leaders: Dr. Traci Dingle (TD34@mailbox.sc.edu) or Dr. Amy Taylor-Perry (taylora4@mailbox.sc.edu)
Tenure Track Faculty Programs
The Tenure Track Faculty program track draws on the resources of the National Center
for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) to provide practical advice and resources
for post-tenure/post-promotion faculty who are planning the next phase of their careers.
Sessions will cover a range of topics, including productivity, work-life balance,
strategic planning, networking, assessment of promotion criteria (for those pursuing
promotion to Full or Professor of Practice), and identifying good mentors. While all
Tenure Track Faculty in the College are welcome to participate, post-promotion faculty
who are beginning to work towards promotion to Full or Professors of Practice, are
especially encouraged to attend.
Fall Semester 2025
RSVP for Fall Semester programs here
Spring Semester 2026
RSVP for Spring Semester programs here
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Program Leaders: Dr. Jonathan Edwards (edwardsjj@mailbox.sc.edu) or Dr. Amanda Fairchild (afairchi@mailbox.sc.edu)