Welcome to the Faculty Development Center!
The Faculty Development Center is where Puget Sound’s teacher-scholars engage in ongoing work to fulfill professional and public scholarly goals.
The Center's programming is developed and curated by a group of colleagues committed to supporting holistic faculty excellence. This allows faculty members to engage more effectively with students in the classroom while also modeling what it means to be lifelong learners and producers of knowledge.
These pages share just some of the many resources available to the Puget Sound faculty. We invite you to explore the tools outlined here and utilize the center to its fullest. Whether it's one-on-one consultations, referrals to on- and off-campus support, or some of the great group events, we look forward to working with and alongside you!
Schedule an appointment today by contacting fdc@pugetsound.edu.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Wednesday, March 11, 3-4 p.m. (Upper Marshall Hall) — Staff & Faculty Appreciation Event, co-sponsored by Human Resources. Enjoy an afternoon event with your fellow faculty and staff colleagues, including "beachy" treats, live music, and a gift basket raffle.
- Friday, March 13, 1-2 p.m. — FDC Friday Faculty Life Conversation: Setting Healthy Boundaries (Lunch provided for the first 15 participants. RSVP for lunch by Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m. but drop-ins also welcome).
How do we create and maintain healthy boundaries in our lives as faculty members? From setting boundaries with students—many of whom have real needs—to prioritizing our own health and writing goals amid demanding teaching and service responsibilities, to caring for family members alongside full-time work -- boundary-setting is an ongoing challenge for many of us. How might we think about setting boundaries not only as a personal practice, but as part of creating an institutional culture in which more of us can thrive and succeed? The structures of academic work can leave us feeling as if we are never doing enough, and the “hidden curriculum” of academia may make boundary-setting more complex for some faculty based on gender expectations, cultural backgrounds, or concerns about career repercussions. We hope you will join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and supportive conversation. - Tuesday, March 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Spring Writing Sprint: Drop by to move a writing project forward and connect with colleagues. (Lunch provided for morning participants, details coming soon).
- Wednesday, March 25, 4-5 p.m. — Wednesdays at 4: Bringing Interdisciplinarity into the Classroom: Faculty Experiences and Strategies
RECURRING PROGRAMS
Open Writing Times & Open Hours
The FDC offers recurring Open Writing Times (Fridays 10:30 a.m.–noon) as well as weekly Open Hours with the FDC Director (Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.–noon). These are designed to provide structured time, collegial presence, and informal support — whether for writing, course planning, or reflection.
Faculty Explorations on the Impact of AI Working Group
Organized by Ariela Tubert, this group will continue to meet on the first Friday of the month from noon-1 p.m. in the FDC. All faculty are welcome, just send an email to atubert@pugetsound.edu to be added to the list for readings and calendar invites.
Spring Dates: 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1
FUTURE EVENTS
- Wednesday, April 8, 4-5 p.m. — Wednesdays at 4: Grappling with Grade Inflation
- Wednesday, April 22, 4-5 p.m. — Wednesdays at 4: Planning for a Restorative (and Productive) Sabbatical
- Friday, April 24, 1-2 p.m. — Faculty-Led Study Abroad: Experiences, Stories, Lessons Learned.
- Thursday, April 30, 4-5:30 p.m. — End-of-Semester FDC Social (Oppenheimer Cafe): Join your fellow faculty members for an end-of-semester gathering, with plenty of food, drinks, and a door prize giveaway at 4:45 p.m.. We’re hoping to continue building this as a tradition — a chance to connect, unwind, and celebrate making it through another semester together.
