Faculty Development Committee

Committee Composition

This committee consists of four tenured or tenure-track professors and four non-tenure track professors elected by the UFCD Faculty Assembly. The dean appoints one faculty member from any rank to serve as a member. Committee members will serve staggered three-year terms. The Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and the Director of Curriculum will serve as an ex officio, non-voting member. The committee elects the Chair and Vice Chair from among the members.

Standing Committee Charge

As stated in the Constitution and Bylaws, it is the responsibility of the committee to monitor and identify needs related to faculty professional career development including, but not limited to: teaching, research and patient care. In response to identified needs for faculty development, the committee develops strategies for the creation, implementation and assessment of programs to successfully address those issues. The committee works closely with the Offices of Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs, Clinical Affairs & Quality Assurance and Research to carry out its charge.

• 2023-2024 Faculty Development Committee Charge

Individual Faculty Member Responsibilities

Members of this committee are expected to attend a monthly meeting of the full committee lasting 1-2 hours. Additionally, members may be asked to assist with subgroup or project work at the chairperson’s discretion. Estimated time commitment: 2-4 hours per month.

Schedule of Meetings

The Faculty Development Committee meets from 12-1 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

To request information prior to 2017-2018 please contact staff support committee member.