Welcome to the Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE). We are here to champion your success whether you are just beginning your academic career or are a seasoned faculty member. Our mission is to serve as an integrated hub for success, support, and development for faculty at all stages of their careers and professional life: teaching, research and creative activity, service, leadership, and professional growth.
Across the functions of OFE, we center trust, collaboration, inclusivity, community, and innovation to empower faculty to thrive, enrich the institution’s mission, and contribute to the public good.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning
At the heart of OFE is the University Teaching and Learning Commons (UTLC), a campus-wide support center where educational innovation, collaboration, and relationships come together to transform learning. The UTLC partners with faculty to enhance teaching practices and create meaningful, evidence-based learning experiences for students.
Effective faculty leadership is foundational to supporting the vibrancy of our academic community. We offer a range of programs and services to support you and help you grow as an academic leader.
Our faculty development programming is designed to empower faculty across all ranks and career stages. With a mix of sustained learning opportunities and focused individual workshops, we foster a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and excellence.
We honor the exceptional contributions of our faculty through a variety of prestigious awards in teaching, advising, service, and research. By celebrating their achievements, we advance a culture of excellence and inspire continued growth across our academic community.
