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NCFDD

NCFDD is the leading provider of professional development in higher education. As part of Western's membership, all faculty, academic staff and graduate students have access to the following resources and events.

Activate your NCFDD membership

  1. Visit the NCFDD Join page
  2. Under “Select Your Institution,” choose “Western Michigan University”
  3. Select “Activate my Membership”
  4. Complete the registration form using your WMU email address.
  5. Check your WMU email account to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email.

14 Day Writing Challenge

Western Michigan University is partnering with the NCFDD to host a private 14-Day Writing Challenge! For details and registration, visit the link below.

Writing Challenge details and registration
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WMU-NCFDD Orientation

 

Did you miss our NCFDD orientation sessions? No problem! 
 

Explore our videos below and hear from colleagues at WMU who have experience with NCFDD as they share their advice on how you can make the most of this professional development opportunity.

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NCFDD Orientation for Faculty, Staff and Professional Instructors
NCFDD Orientation for Graduate Students and Graduate Directors

Have questions or want to know more? Contact the Office of Faculty Development!

Contact the Office of Faculty Development