"Faculty Development is both a comprehensive term covers a wide range of activities ultimately designed to improve student learning, and a less broad term that describes a purpose attempt to help faculty improve their competence as teachers and scholars."

(Eble & McKeatchie, 1985)

The Office of Faculty Development located at 222 Bunnell Building provides professional development opportunities for all faculty at UAF in the areas of teaching, learning, and scholarship. Assistance with travel, mentoring, promotion & tenure, teaching observations, and instructional technology (through Campus Technology Services) are some of our programs. We bring national speakers and trainers to campus, conduct training workshops, and maintain a collection of resource materials on these topics, both in the office and at the Rasmuson Library. Regular workshops, panel discussions, and seminars will be held throughout the year for faculty. Although these are mainly designed for new faculty, they are open to all faculty, and can be audio-conferenced to the rural campuses if requested.

The Office is a welcoming place with a table and chairs for relaxation, tea and coffee; a TV/DVD/VCR and the weekly Chronicle of Higher Education. Faculty are welcome to schedule meetings or brown-bag lunches in the office.

The director of the Office is Dr. Joy Morrison (907.474.5055) or jfmorrison@alaska.edu