Faculty Forum

A blog from the Office for Faculty Excellence

Apr 2, 2025

Announcing the 2025 SoTL Institute!

In our academic environment, we are constantly working to enhance the learning experience for our students. Beyond our disciplinary expertise, we share a commitment to effective pedagogy and continuous improvement.…

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Oct 30, 2024

Empowering Change: Addressing Water Quality Challenges through Undergraduate Research

What experiences did you have as an undergraduate in research? And no, I am not thinking about the final projects that we did in courses. Who took a chance on…

May 24, 2024

Welcome to The Paper Trail!

From the team that has been bringing you the award-winning SPARK Summer Professional Development programs for the last five years comes our newest offering: The Paper Trail! The Paper Trail…

May 22, 2024

Why You Need ORCID and Citation Index

Have you ever tried to find all of the publications by your favorite researcher only to discover that they’ve published under various versions of their name? Do you have a…

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Mar 26, 2024

Faculty Service: How do we fulfill our service obligations?

Faculty service stands as an important component of academic life, encompassing a broad range of responsibilities vital to the functioning and vitality of academia in general as well as our…

Feb 13, 2024

Nurturing Faculty Wellness at North Carolina State University

As we approach the upcoming Wellness Day on February 13, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the significance of fostering wellness within our academic community. In the…

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Nov 7, 2023

Writing Wednesdays: Collaborative Safe Space

One of the benefits that writing groups provide is that they are a safe collaborative space for academic faculty to share and receive feedback on their work. These groups offer…

Oct 20, 2023

Writing Wednesdays: Accountability and Productivity

The Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE) and the Campus Writing and Speaking Program (CWSP) are excited to announce a return to Writing Wednesdays. Every Wednesday at noon, for one hour,…

Oct 10, 2023

Elevating Qualitative Research @NC State (EQUAL)

Elevating Qualitative Research @NC State (EQUAL) is a new faculty-led learning community looking to increase the visibility of qualitative research and its researchers by offering professional development opportunities. The group gathered for the first…

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Oct 4, 2023

Fostering Growth and Connection: the Power of Mentoring the Pack

NC State presents a thriving ecosystem of faculty, where knowledge exchange and professional growth can thread a rich tapestry of connection and mentorship. At the heart mentoring, is an opportunity to…