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.

Workshops, Courses, & Events

Workshops, Courses, & Events

Build community and learn about evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.

Faculty Resources

Faculty Resources

Browse our resources for just-in-time teaching, advising, and The Furman Advantage.

Programs, Grants, & Services

Programs, Grants, & Services

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

Your Faculty Career

Your Faculty Career

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

24-25 First Year @ Furman Faculty Members

24-25 First Year @ Furman Faculty Members

We are excited to welcome a new cohort of teacher-scholars to our community this year. Find out more about them here.

Collaborate with Us

Collaborate with Us

Click here to schedule an individual or group consultation, observation, or coaching session!

FDC Blog

Early Fall Semester FDC Professional Development Opportunities
The FDC is pleased to share several of our early-fall and semester-long professional development offerings, all of which will hopefully enrich the teaching and academic work and community with Academic
FDC Welcomes New Associate Director
We are excited to welcome FDC associate director Dr. Stephanie D. Freis to Furman!  Originally from Wisconsin, she earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in Social Psychology at The Ohio
Support for a Successful Fall Semester Start-Up
Yearning for cooler temperatures can be our signal to savor the remainder of precious summertime, but it can also be an invitation to begin thinking about your fall courses. The

Integrated Professional Development Calendar

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

Contact Us

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