KU Faculty Development Academies

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Faculty Development Academies Week

Faculty Development Academies are day-long intensives, focused on a particular topic, giving faculty time to delve deep and develop a core capacity in a chosen area. They take place every May, the week after finals week. Participants are welcome to register for as many dates as they’d like.

Registration for 2026 Faculty Development Academies Opens early spring!

Save the dates now for May 18-22!
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Faculty Development Academies Week Details

May 18: Research & Innovation

Research and Innovation: Growing the Impact of Your Scholarship

Research & Innovation

May 19: Academic Leadership

Academic Leadership: Building Teams and Fostering Effective Communication

FDAW Academic Leadership

May 20: Academic Mentorship

Academic Mentorship: Mentoring Graduate Students

FDAW Academic Mentorship

May 21: Global Engagement

Strategic International Partnerships: Leveraging KU’s Partnerships in Global Engagement Efforts

FDAW Global Engagement

May 22: Let's Write!

Join us for an all-day writing session

FDAW Let's write!

Faculty Professional Development Week

KU offers many opportunities for faculty professional development during the week following May finals. Click the link below to explore professional development possibilities.
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