NCFDD Faculty Success Program
The Division for Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is offering scholarships to support eligible faculty members on main campus and at HSC to participate in the 12-week NCFDD Faculty Success Program.
Program Information
The NCFDD Faculty Success Program is an intensive, 12-week, online program where participants learn
strategies to increase their research productivity, gain greater control of their time, and live a full and
healthy life beyond campus. The program is designed to transform the personal and professional life of
participants.
The program is intended for tenure-track and tenured faculty members who are looking for the perfect
combination of empirically tested methods to improve research productivity through intense
accountability, coaching, and peer support and to propel their work-life balance and personal growth to
a completely new level.
Participation in the NCFDD Faculty Success Program is open to all tenure stream faculty who are active
NCFDD Individual and Institutional Members.To become an active member of NCFDD, go to
https://www.NCFDD.org
Faculty Success Scholarship Application Deadlines
- Summer 2025: February 24, 2025
- Fall 2025 and Spring 2026: May 10, 2025
Recipient Testimonials
Dr. Tiffany N. Florvil
Associate Professor History
The program has provided me with a new intellectual community and a support system that has already been so important for me. The program is empowering. I am grateful to participate in it and learn new strategies.
Verónica C. Gonzales-Zamora J.D
Assistant Professor Law
The 12-week coaching program helped me create a plan, break it down into tasks, manage my time, and, ultimately, do things I did not believe I could do. I prepared two articles for submission this semester and I could not have done it without their guidance and support.
Dr. Natasha Howard
Assistant Professor Geography and Environmental Studies. Africana Studies Program
Participating in the Faculty Success Program has changed my relationship to writing. I now have a sustainable writing practice. The opportunities to connect with other faculty nationwide has been invaluable for my professional development.
Dr. Shihong Li
Assistant Professor Accounting
The weekly videos and group meetings helped me realize that I am not the only one who struggles with the issues that I face and that there are more effective ways to handle those issues. I learned the importance of effective planning and self-care in career success.
Dr. Hannah V. Mattson
Assistant Professor Anthropology
FSP taught me how to align my time with my priorities–placing as much weight and accountability on my research as I did other parts of my job. I developed a practice of daily writing, learned how to strategically plan out my semesters, and created a wonderful writing accountability group with other junior faculty from different universities.
Dr. Caroline Scruggs
Associate Professor, Natural Resources and Environmental Planning
The accountability tools are really effective for helping faculty understand how they are actually spending their time. (Spoiler alert: It’s likely not at all aligned with how they're being evaluated!) The program really drives home the point that faculty need to be their own advocates for ensuring they have adequate time for research. No one else will do it for you.
Dr. Belinda Deneen Wallace
Assistant Professor, English
It did not disappoint! The workshops, coaching, and webinars have completely altered how I engage my academic career. I found the resources on prioritizing research and saying ‘no’ to be especially helpful. It may be cliché, but in this case, it is true: the FSP is a game changer!
Dr. Marygold Walsh Dilley
Associate Professor, Geography & Environmental Studies
It gave me tools to help me be more productive and stay focused on my key priorities; and second, it helped me with strategies for balance and wellbeing to help me avoid burnout or overwhelm. I’m still benefiting in concrete ways through the NCFDD alumni and member programming.
Dr. Heng E. Zuo
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
The most impactful thing I’ve gained are the many tools and topics we discussed during this program, which helped to reshape how I think about my job as a faculty. I am generally less stressed about the tenure process and more focused on the tasks that need to be done for it. The program has also opened up new possibilities for me and provided me with a new intellectual community and a support system for me.
Dr. Jesús Costantino
Associate Professor, American Literary Studies
Taking part in the Faculty Success Program not only changed my relationship to research, but to my career more generally. The FSP gave me fresh perspective on what I thought were entrenched personal habits. More significantly, it brought me together with other faculty from around the country who have continued to be my most fervent cheerleaders, listeners, and mentors.
Dr. Diane Torres-Velásquez
Associate Professor, Secondary Education
In my journey with FSP, I learned to analyze my daily practices and strategically schedule time to be more productive. I was blessed to have a mentor during my first semester with FSP that helped me be compassionate with myself as I learned to make writing a consistent practice. Writing is hard and she helped me set up some personal goals that keep me balanced. I highly recommend this experience for all faculty.
Dr. Karola Obermueller
Assistant Professor, Music
Thanks to DEI support, I was able to participate in the program, and it was very helpful and useful! It enabled me to take a step back, so I could think through things in my life together with other participants — think through goals, strategies, habits, desires, and difficulties. I gained clarity and was able to focus on making choices in my life. Highly recommended!
Dr. Justine Andrews
Associate Professor, Art
The NCFDD program was very worthwhile. At the end of the program, I felt a renewed ability to make progress on my research projects. I learned much about creating balance in my schedule to accommodate my own writing and wellness amidst the consistent needs of teaching and administrative work. I am extremely grateful that DEI and CFA were able to support my participation in this experience.
Dr. Natalia Vidal
Associate Professor, Anderson School of Management
The FSP provides an excellent combination of tools and a welcoming community of academics that support faculty development in balanced ways. Participants first learn and experiment with different organizational tools, such as developing strategic plans for each semester and weekly schedules. The program then dives into time management skills and self-care. It has helped me immensely in finding better work-life balance and developing a daily writing practice. I strongly recommend this program.
Dr. Myrriah Gómez
Assistant Professor, Honors College
It was a unique experience to work in a group comprised entirely of women of color, led by a woman of color, who were all working on writing projects. The trainings and homework that were part of the program enabled me to get back on track and chart my career going forward. Ultimately, I was able to finish my book manuscript in large part due to the NCFDD program and my small group's support.
