Your Journey, Our Commitment
The Office of Faculty Affairs is committed to fostering the growth and success of our faculty throughout every stage of their academic careers. To support this mission, we have curated a comprehensive suite of programming designed to address the evolving needs of faculty—from early-career, to mid-career advancement and leadership development, through to late-career planning and transition. Through engaging workshops, collaborative learning communities, and targeted professional development opportunities, we offer meaningful support that empowers faculty to thrive—advancing academic excellence and strengthening leadership capacity.
Offered Programs and Trainings
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This program introduces and supports new full-time faculty at the university, emphasizing its mission, culture, and resources. The New Faculty Academy offers workshops for professional development focused on teaching excellence, research support, and fostering meaningful connections across campus. |
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Chair/Director Community of Practice (CoP) The Chair CoP is a monthly leadership meeting that keeps chairs and school directors informed with valuable university and system information that benefits their faculty. It provides an open, collaborative space where chairs are encouraged to share their perspectives, celebrate successes, offer feedback, and find creative solutions for ongoing improvement. |
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Prestige The Provost Research & Teaching Development Grants (Prestige) are designed to promote scholarly growth across multiple disciplines. These awards provide support for rigorous, high-quality projects that aim to enhance external funding opportunities, generate significant scholarly contributions, and advance innovative pedagogy that strengthens the institution’s reputation. |
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NCFDD offers faculty professional development, mentoring, and resources to support success throughout their careers. UTRGV faculty have access to a range of NCFDD resources at no cost through our institutional membership. |
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Faculty Resource Spotlight Series Explore our curated collection of professional development resources designed to foster faculty excellence. Developed in collaboration with campus partners and national organizations, these resources offer relevant and impactful support tailored to your needs, empowering your growth and success! |
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Faculty Development Leave (FDL) is a structured period of release from regular teaching and service responsibilities, granted to faculty members to pursue activities that enhance their professional growth and research productivity. |
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FLA is a development program offered to all new Chairs, Directors, and Associate Deans during their first year. Monthly in-person sessions focus on helping new leaders embrace their role. It provides essential knowledge and a strategic framework to help new institutional leaders move forward confidently. |
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Academic Impressions is a leading provider of professional development for leaders in higher education. Their offerings include leadership programs, skill-building workshops, and on-demand resources designed to help leaders navigate the unique challenges of academia. Through UTRGV’s institutional membership, faculty can access these resources at no cost, supporting their growth and success. |
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