The ADVANCE Center manages campus membership in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, a leading provider of career development and mentoring for faculty, postdoctoral and graduate students.
Membership in NCFDD is free with a WVU email address and offers a wide range of professional development resources and mentoring opportunities, including:
• Monday Motivator emails
• Monthly skill-building webinars
• Faculty “Hidden Handbook” series
• Dissertation success curriculum
• 14-day writing challenges
• A discussion forum for peer mentoring and problem-solving
• Monthly accountability buddy matches (by request)
• Multi-week courses on varying relevant topics
• Full access to the webinar library and course recordings
Activate your NCFDD membership.
Watch this webinar for an overview of the resources available through NCFDD.
The ADVANCE team also offers one-on-one support for faculty and students, as well as consultations for leaders looking to design tailored professional development opportunities. Through data-driven and outcome-based approaches, the Center aims to help the University community meet individual goals and unit missions.
Connect with the ADVANCE team at wvuadvance@mail.wvu.edu or visit Field Hall, Room 2202.
Stay up to date on the Center’s current events and resources online or follow the Center on Facebook and @wvuadvance on Instagram.