OFDD Update

Spring | 2025

Dear Colleagues,

We are writing to let you know about upcoming programs the Provost's Office of Faculty Development and Diversity is holding this semester as well as recordings from past sessions available for you to listen to. We hope you find them useful.

If you have suggestions for future programs, please email us at ofdd@cornell.edu.

Best,

Avery, Yael and Gabriela

Upcoming Programs

We have several upcoming programs you are invited to attend. Additional details will be emailed.

3/18 from 2:30-3:30 PM. Funding Your Research in the Humanities, on Zoom. Register

4/21 from 2:30-4:30 PM. Managing Difficult Conversations in person. Register

Past Programs

During the 2024-25 academic year, OFDD offered many popular programs. Listen to the recordings:

PAST OFDD Programs

Academic Leadership Program

OFDD is once again offering the Academic Leadership Program for approximately 20 tenured faculty in leadership positions, such as chairs, and those aspiring to advance.

This will be the sixth year this program is offered. Attendees will have opportunities during the 2025-26 academic year to learn from university leaders about topics such as managing crisis, cultivating free speech and a culture of belonging, and conflict management. Each session is designed with an action-learning pedagogy. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

Nominations are due April 11.To learn more, check out our website.

Grant Writing Assistance for Early Career Faculty

OFDD and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation regularly hold grant writing sessions. For example, this Spring about 20 faculty members are participating in a multi-part Grant Fellows Workshop series designed to help early career faculty craft quality, review-ready proposals. Topics discussed include trends and opportunities in grant making, integrated evaluation plans, and persuasive writing.

Another grant writing session is planned next month:

April 10, 2-3:30 PM, 229 ILR Conference Center, Faculty Early Career Development Award Workshop. Join us in-person for the best experience or attend remotely if needed. Previous NSF CAREER recipients will share insights on crafting successful applications, including strategies to incorporate reviewer feedback, and effective writing tips. Open to assistant professors interested in applying for this prestigious award. Get a head start by reviewing Cornell's NSF CAREER Toolkit. Register.

Participate in NCFDD Programs

Cornell holds an institutional membership with NCFDD, an independent professional development, training and mentoring organization assisting faculty, postdocs, and graduate students from more than 450 colleges and universities.

All Cornell faculty can attend courses and access tools designed to increase their productivity and improve work-life balance. There is no extra cost for faculty.

In addition, NCFDD runs a faculty success program for early career faculty each semester and summers. OFDD offers a limited number of fellowships. For more information, contact ofdd@cornell.edu.

To activate your Cornell NCFDD membership:

Go to www.faculty.diversity.org/join;
Enter your name and your Cornell-affiliated email address.
Under “Select Your Institution,” choose “Cornell University”.
Select “Activate my Membership”.
Complete the registration form using your Cornell email address.
Check your Cornell email account to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email.
Please contact OFDD@cornell.edu if you have questions.