The Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is proud to share that the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) and offers access to mentoring tools and support to be successful in the academy.

The NCFDD is a nationally recognized community, comprised of over 450 colleges and universities. As an independent faculty development center, the NCFDD is dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers and provides monthly webinars, multi-week courses, and writing challenges designed to help faculty, postdocs, and graduate students thrive in the academy. 

"UAB is committed to supporting faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students with access to development opportunities and resources for their career success," said Pam Benoit, Ph.D., senior vice president for Academic Affairs and provost. "NCFDD programs provide members of our campus community with essential tools to enhance their skills, cultivate meaningful relationships, improve their productivity and establish a healthy work-life balance."

New UAB faculty, postdocs, and graduate students can activate their free membership by visiting www.facultydiversity.org/join. Returning faculty are encouraged to log in to view new resources and upcoming events. 

“Our goal for the university’s NCFDD membership has always been to see faculty members, postdocs and graduate students elevate their work and research by tapping into the unlimited resources available to them,” says Paulette Patterson Dilworth, Ph.D., UAB’s vice president for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

To learn more about NCFDD, visit www.uab.edu/dei/about/faculty-resources.