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Center for Faculty Development
Supporting All Faculty
The University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Center for Faculty Development supports the professional growth of faculty by providing programming and grants in the areas of pedagogy, scholarship, and professional engagement. By such support, the Center works to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in our classrooms and across the University.
To further its mission, the Center:
- Fosters research and scholarship with a variety of grant programs
- Creates and administers programming that is responsive to faculty needs in accordance with their knowledge, expertise, and professional goals
- Aims to cultivate effective pedagogy and promote collaborative learning communities
- Assists faculty with understanding diversity, equity and inclusion, and advancing their skills in these areas
Contact Us
University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
AQU 323
2115 Summit Ave
St. Paul MN 55105
How We Support Faculty
We strive to create a range of professional development opportunities for all full-time and adjunct faculty to receive the support they need throughout their career trajectory.
A Message From The Director
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Dr. Young-ok An
Our Center supports faculty’s professional growth at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. We administer a variety of grants to benefit faculty research and scholarship; and we offer numerous pedagogical programs to meet the needs and desires of faculty in their teaching lives. We aim to provide resources to faculty at different stages of their professional careers to help them become more effective and reflective teachers, while enhancing diversity and inclusion in the classrooms and beyond. We also welcome faculty partners to identify and facilitate evolving pedagogical practices. Our programs, such as the Faculty Mentoring Program, Classroom Consultants, and Writers’ Retreats, have served colleagues across the campus and are going strong. If you have any questions, please contact facdevctr@stthomas.edu.
Collaborations & Partnerships
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Faculty are part of a vibrant ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ of scholar-teachers at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, focusing on important questions, working across disciplines, and advancing knowledge for the common good. In addition to our internal grants program, there are many external resources available to advance faculty research.
Research
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St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ ELearning & Research (STELAR)
STELAR partners with Faculty Development to provide faculty learning opportunities related to course design best practices, online and blended teaching techniques, and accessibility practices.
STELAR
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Adjunct Faculty Council
We work closely with the Adjunct Faculty Council to support and address the needs of Adjunct Faculty. The Faculty Development Committee, which oversees our internal grants, includes adjunct faculty representation.
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Faculty Advancement
The Office of Faculty Advancement and Research supports faculty in their professional development of teaching, research and grant seeking.
Faculty Advancement