Giveaway #4 is here! 🎉 For the final week of our launch month celebration, we’re giving away a full scholarship to our Writing Your Next Chapter: How to Find Your Mojo at Mid-Career Workshop (Sep 26 | 12–2 PM ET). To enter: Comment in our Community space with something you wish you’d known after earning tenure. What advice would you give your newly tenured self to help the next generation of Associate Professors? https://lnkd.in/g9D6cJA5 Giveaway closes Thursday, August 28. Winner announced Friday!
NCFDD
Higher Education
Grand Rapids, Michigan 3,887 followers
Dedicated to preparing academics in navigating and thriving in their careers.
About us
NCFDD provides on-demand access to the mentoring, tools, and support needed to be successful in the Academy. We focus on four key areas that help achieve extraordinary writing and research productivity while maintaining a full and healthy life off campus: strategic planning, explosive productivity, healthy relationships, and work-life balance. We help professors grow and succeed in their careers, which helps strengthen the higher education system and improve undergraduate and graduate experiences. Founded in 2010 by a former academic, the NCFDD is a company based in downtown Detroit, MI. At the NCFDD, we serve not only our universities and their academics but each other. We consistently work to ensure our employees love their jobs and are invested in our community in Detroit and Michigan. We have been recognized as the #4 (2020) and #3 (2021) Crain's Cool Places to Work.
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http://www.NCFDD.org
External link for NCFDD
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- STEM Faculty, Faculty Retention, Research & Writing Productivity, Faculty Diversity, Tenure, Faculty Development, Faculty Success, and Department Chair Success
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625 Kenmoor Ave SE
Ste 350 #65212
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, US
Employees at NCFDD
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Clarisa Pérez-Armendáriz
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Megan Pyles
Curiosity drives continuous learning, builds trust, and strengthens relationships | Senior Partnership & Client Success Leader | Driving Strategic…
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Meara Faw
Associate Professor // Mixed Methods Researcher // Collaborative Educator // Facilitator, Mediator, & Coach
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Erin Marie Furtak
Author | Professor of STEM Education
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Ready to take back your time and create space for what matters most? FSP provides concrete strategies and research-based solutions to help you succeed in higher education while living a balanced life. Don’t wait—the last day to register is August 31st! https://lnkd.in/gicu8KHw
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Securing sustainable research funding requires both a mindset shift and practical skills, and our incredible team of funding experts is here to guide you every step of the way. Learn from Sabrina Noel PhD, Connie Yowell PhD, Franco Montalto PhD, and Jolie Sheffer PhD. From federal agencies to foundations, from traditional grants to alternative sources, our experts bring diverse experience across funding landscapes, so you’ll learn strategies that actually work in today’s academic environment. With their support, you’ll walk away ready to rethink funding and secure the resources you need to advance your research. Join us for our new "Rethinking Your Research Funding" course and learn directly from the best: https://lnkd.in/geZHBQqZ
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Check out this recent job post for a tenure track position in biomechanics from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)!
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Many faculty imagine mid-career as a season of ease—tenure secured, pressure reduced, and finally, space for meaningful work. But for many, the reality feels very different. Exhaustion replaces freedom. Clarity gives way to uncertainty. Momentum stalls. Why is this stage—so anticipated—often one of the most difficult in academic life? And more importantly, how can it become a turning point instead of a plateau? Read more about the emotional landscape of mid-career and how faculty can begin to rediscover purpose, direction, and momentum in our latest article. #HigherEd #FacultyDevelopment #AcademicLife #MidCareer #ResearchLife #ProfessorLife #AcademicLeadership #FacultySupport #Scholarship
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Giveaway #3 is here! 🎉 As part of our Community launch month celebration, we’re giving away a full scholarship to our new 4-week course, Rethinking Your Research Funding (starting Oct 6). Learn how to find non-federal funding, build relationships, and create a sustainable funding strategy. To enter- Log into Community: https://lnkd.in/gVcY27np and comment with something you wish you’d known in your first year as a full-time faculty member—your advice could help the next generation thrive! Giveaway closes Thursday, August 21. Winner announced Friday!
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We’re excited to host our first-ever NCFDD virtual workshop: “Writing Your Next Chapter: How to Find Your Mojo at Mid-Career” If you’re a mid-career faculty member seeking clarity, strategies, and a supportive community, this interactive 2-hour session is designed for you. You’ll gain insights into the most common mid-career challenges, create a personalized diagnostic plan, and leave with tools to thrive in your next chapter. Bonus: Non-members receive a 30-day NCFDD membership trial! Friday, September 26 | 12–2 PM ET | Live on Zoom | $250 Facilitated by: Joy Gaston Gayles, PhD 👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e-eJBC3Y
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Registration closes for the fall session of the Department Chair Success Program this Wednesday, August 20th! Don’t miss your opportunity to gain the tools, strategies, and support you need as a department chair. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/dxJmZtaw
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Royette Dubar, PhD (Summer '21) and Alexis May, PhD, (Spring '22) Faculty Success Program alumni, on earning tenure at Wesleyan University Your dedication to scholarship, teaching, and mentorship has made a powerful impact, and we’re so proud to see your hard work recognized with this milestone achievement. 👏
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