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.

Register for 2026 Faculty Development Academies Week!

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

May 18: Research & Innovation

KU Office of Research

Research & Innovation

May 19: Academic Leadership

Activating Relational Superpowers: Leading with humility, empathy, and dignity

FDAW Academic Leadership

May 20: Academic Mentorship

The Graduate Mentoring Workshop Series

FDAW Academic Mentorship

May 21: Global Engagement

Cultivating a Global Mindset in Your Students

FDAW Global Engagement

May 22: Let's Write!

Join us for an all-day writing session

FDAW Let's write!

Why attend Faculty Development Academies Week?

Here's what past participants had to say:

"Just having dedicated time was immensely helpful - THANK YOU so much for your time and effort coordinating this!"

"It was such a great, productive time. A best way to wrap up my busy  semester!"

"I so appreciate this week! My spirit is lifted and I have learned much." 

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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