Mission
With the goal of improving teaching and student learning through professional development, the FIT Faculty Development Program, anchored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) assists and supports faculty in the development, use and assessment of effective instructional and curricular strategies. The Faculty Development program provides support for innovative, educational exploration across the curriculum, and seeks to foster a community of teaching practice. CET also works with faculty to explore new academic technologies and integrate pedagogically sound technology into the classroom.
"You cannot teach today the same way you did yesterday to prepare students for tomorrow." John Dewey
Center for Excellence in Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) was established in late 2001 to serve college-wide faculty pedagogical interests
and needs. It provides instructional support to faculty as they work to innovate teaching
methodologies. The CET also facilitates the integration of technology into the curriculum
and fosters conversations among faculty about effective teaching and learning.
Center for Excellence in Teaching
Faculty Development Grants and Awards Program
The Faculty Development Grants and Awards Program is dedicated to the development of faculty in their creative inquiry and growth as
educators, scholars, artists, designers, business innovators and industry-related
professionals. FIT faculty members, including full-time classroom, non-classroom and
adjunct faculty are encouraged to apply for funding. The FDGA Committee is comprised
of elected members of the faculty and supported by the Director of Faculty Development,
representing the Office of Academic Affairs. Together, the Committee and the Director
review applications for faculty grants.
Faculty Development Grants and Awards Program
SUNY Chancellor's Awards
The SUNY Chancellor's Awards (for faculty and professional staff) are honors conferred by the State University
of New York to provide system-wide recognition for excellence and consistently superior
professional achievement. Faculty and Professional Staff awards fall into three categories.
SUNY Chancellor's Awards