NCFDD

NCFDD is a nationally recognized, independent organization dedicated to supporting over 285,000 faculty, graduate students, and postdocs on their path to successful academic careers. They provide an array of resources including professional development programs, training and mentoring support.
As an Institutional Member of NCFDD, CU Boulder encourages faculty members and academic professionals from all levels to sign up for a complimentary sub-account membership. This gives you exclusive access to their expansive online resources, including an array of webinars, resources and programs.
An overview of offerings is below:
- Core Curriculum: Ten key skills necessary to thrive in the academy
- Faculty Success Program: NCFDD's signature program with a focus on increasing research productivity, getting control of your time and living a full and healthy life beyond your campus
- Resource Library: Over 130 webinars with topics ranging from academic publishing to healthy relationships in academia
- 14-Day Writing Challenge: Register for our upcoming challenge to experiment with daily writing, online community and supportive accountability
All CU Boulder faculty, postdocs and graduate students are encouraged to utilize this resource.
Register for a Free NCFDD Account
- Activate your membership by clicking here and entering your information;
- Once your account is activated, you can review and register for events, courses and webinars.
Upcoming Webinars
- Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT Writing Your Next Chapter: How to Find Your Mojo at Mid-Career
- Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT Beyond Course Evaluations: Documenting Teaching for Tenure & Promotion
- Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT SKILL #8: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism
- Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT The Weekly Meeting
- Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 8:00am - 9:00am MDT Virtual Writing Session
- Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT SKILL #9: How to Engage in Healthy Conflict
- Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT Building Strong Peer Communities: A Resource for Leadership and Advancement
- Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT SKILL #10: How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst