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Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center
Mission
The central mission of the Faculty Development and Instructional Center is to support faculty and academic supportive professional staff through a variety of programs, activities, and resources that support the university's mission on teaching, research, and scholarly activities.
Vision
The Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center envisions an enriched academic environment at Northern Illinois University that facilitates and promotes effective teaching, supports professional development, stimulates research and scholarly activities and encourages the integration of instructional technologies.
Functions
The major functions of the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center are as follows:
- Provide opportunities for improving teaching effectiveness.
- Promote research and scholarly activities.
- Facilitate the integration of instructional technologies.
- Provide professional development opportunities.
- Serve as a referral service and as a resource unit for faculty.
The Center periodically assesses faculty needs, obtains inputs from the Provost, consults with the Faculty development advisory committee and refines its mission, vision, and functions accordingly. The Center develops short term plans for each academic year and carries out those plans that are feasible during each academic year.
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