Diversity and Inclusion: Introduction to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
Virtual Mentoring Equals Success
By Dr. Karen Dace, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Although I’m not fond of stories detailing “how it used to be” in the good (or bad) old days, sometimes recalling my insecurities as a junior faculty member, coupled with questions about where to go for answers to a myriad of questions about promotion and tenure, makes me wish opportunities like the National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development (NCFDD) existed back then. NCFDD is a national organization that supports the development and advancement of faculty, from graduate school to administration and all levels in between.
Today, IUPUI faculty and graduate students receive advice each Monday morning from their “virtual mentor” at NCFDD prompting them to finish a project, giving step-by-step instructions on how to get their research back on track, and even offering guidance on how to tactfully decline multiple invitations and to say “no” to committee service that will take time away from writing. IUPUI faculty continue to sing NCFDD’s praises and credit these weekly messages with helping them complete and submit their work to conferences and for publication. If you’re not receiving NCFDD’s Monday Morning Motivators, register through IUPUI's institutional membership on this website.
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