New Faculty Success Program

ODU's NFSP is a cohort-style program that meets monthly throughout the academic year to help recent hires build relationships, connect with experienced faculty, discuss the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) core curriculum, and have questions answered through practical, conversation-based sessions.

As a cohort program, NFSP participants are expected to attend all eight workshops. If you are a recent ODU faculty hire (within your first three years of full-time service) and would like to join the NFSP, please contact Dr. Jay O’Toole, the 2026-2027 Provost’s Fellow for Faculty Development. He will reply with additional details.

We are also looking for experienced faculty members to join us and share their thoughts and experiences about the topics listed below. If you are interested and avaialble to join us, please email Jay.

Wednesdays, 12-1:30 p.m., Perry Library - Learning Commons, Rooms 1310/1311

NCFDD’s Faculty Success Program gives faculty the structure, accountability, and support they need to strive, and stay. Each NFSP workshop takes advantage of ODU’s institutional membership with the NCFDD. When prompted, either log in or click “Join Now” and enter Old Dominion University when asked to select your institution, and follow the prompts to activate your account. 

The NCFDD curriculum is available to all ODU faculty, regardless of NFSP participation.