Under the label Faculty Development, GMFC offers many opportunities for faculty members to explore key areas of teaching and learning and expand their teaching practices. Focus is on strategically managing the advancement and career development of GMFC faculty. We strive to create an environment that stimulates innovation and progress, promotes diversity and inclusion, enhances faculty retention and advancement, and supports new recruitments.
The mission of Faculty Development is to offer comprehensive support for faculty in all facets of their professional development by helping faculty refine and realize their own goals in the areas of teaching, scholarly and creative work, advising and service, and campus leadership.
We assume that the challenges and rewards of an academic career stem from the potential for continued learning and growth at all times and in all areas of work. We also assume that our students and the academic world we inhabit are constantly evolving. Our aim is to help faculty meet the challenges of this ever-changing environment.