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Summer is the perfect time to step back, recharge, and gather fresh inspiration for the upcoming academic year. That is why the Office for Faculty Excellence is thrilled to announce this year\u2019s theme for NC State SPARK (Summer Programs: Aspire, Renew, Kindle): Igniting Outstanding Teaching<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are a veteran faculty member, an instructional staff member, or a graduate student preparing for your future classroom, SPARK is designed to seamlessly fit into your summer. As always, our asynchronous program allows you to engage with professional development at your own pace, on your own time, and using your favorite device. Enroll today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction to the series<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 1: Laying Your Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 2: Mentoring<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 3: Coaching<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 4: Sponsorship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction to the series<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 1: Introduce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 2: Build<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 3: Present<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 4: Establish<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 5: Expand<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Expect…<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 1:<\/a> What if Research<\/strong> Was Your Main Focus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 2:<\/a> What if Leadership<\/strong> Was Your Main Focus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 3<\/a>: What if Service<\/strong> Was Your Main Focus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 4:<\/a> What if Teaching<\/strong> Was Your Main Focus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 1<\/a>: Idea generation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 2<\/a>: Idea refinement<\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 3:<\/a> Idea planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 4:<\/a> Idea implementation<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
July 2025: Building Your Network<\/h3>\n\n\n
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