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A blog from the Office for Faculty Excellence

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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,… 
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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… 
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Sep 19, 2023

The Campus Writing and Speaking Program

Connecting Thinking and Doing In Fall 2023, Dr. Kirsti Cole (English) and Dr. Roy Schwartzman (Communication) became the new Co-Directors of CWSP, working closely with Executive Director Dr. Chris Anson… 
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Aug 29, 2023

Faculty Learning Communities and Affinity Groups at NC State

What are Faculty Learning Communities?  Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are peer-led groups of faculty, staff, and graduate students who engage in active, collaborative, long-term programs structured to provide encouragement, support,… 
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Aug 29, 2023

Pedagogical Wellness

Pedagogical wellness integrates evidence-based wellness strategies into teaching and learning environments to support the health and well-being of faculty and students.  In other words, we can incorporate strategies to connect… 
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Aug 29, 2023

Community Connections

The Office for Faculty Excellence is offering sessions, Community Connection Hours, where our faculty community can come together for discussion and support. These are sessions for connecting with each other…