Office of Faculty Development

Providing a community of teaching practice and resources for faculty success. 

The Office of Faculty Development's Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET), located in the Business and Liberal Arts Center Room B502, is equipped with technology, tools, and resources to support faculty success in the classroom and beyond.

Schedule a faculty development consultation.

Opportunities and Resources

 
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Faculty Development Grants & Awards


The Faculty Development Grants and Awards (FDGA) program funds faculty professional development and administers SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Faculty Excellence.  Visit this page to learn more about FDGA travel, research, and special projects grants and SUNY Chancellor's Awards opportunities.

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Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum Development

Teaching and learning resources include strategies and information that help faculty cultivate engaging learning environments.  We offer curriculum development and delivery support.

 

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Educational Research at FIT

Learn more about education research at FIT and discover information and scholarship that can enhance your teaching practice. 


 

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Professional Advancement Pathways

Learn more about the tenure and promotion process and connect with resources and departments that support your success at FIT. In this section, you can access the Faculty Handbook, T&P information, leadership opportunities and other resources. 

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Teaching, AI, and Technology

Discover opportunities to use  technology to  further  your course objectives. Learn about digital syllabus, AI, assistive technologies, and other tools that enhance the teaching and learning environment when used effectively.

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Faculty Toolbox for Scholarly and Creative Activities

Connect with FIT resources that support your scholarly and creative work. Find information related to research, grants, and opportunities for scholarship.


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Faculty Development Consultations

Brian Fallon, Director

Brian offers one-to-one consultations on:

  • teaching practices
  • course design
  • curriculum development
  • tenure and promotion guidance
  • FDGA application support
  • SUNY Chancellor's Awards for faculty
Schedule with Brian

Meg Joseph, Associate Director

Meg offers one-to-one consultations on:

  • class assignments, rubrics, and grading
  • teaching and learning practice and scholarship
  • curriculum development and course design
  • general education and PLO assessment


SCHEDULE WITH MEG

Jeffrey Riman, Coordinator

Jeffrey offers one-to-one and small group consultations on: 

  • course design
  • teaching strategies and practices
  • classroom management
  • teaching AI and technology

Schedule with Jeffrey

FIT also provides many services and resources to support faculty work with students and professional well-being.

Contact Us

Center for Excellence in Teaching

B502
(212) 217-4060

Brian Fallon, PhD
Director

[email protected]
(212)-217-4062

Meg Joseph, PhD
Associate Director

[email protected]
(212) 217-4066

Jeffrey Riman
Coordinator

[email protected]
(212) 217-4063

Grace Pasion
Administrative Coordinator

[email protected]
(212) 217-4064