About the Faculty Center

Our Mission

The Faculty Center for Professional Development is dedicated to supporting faculty in their multi-faceted roles of learner-centered teaching, research and creative activities, and service to the university and community. 

Adopted January 2011

 

Our Vision

Our vision is that every Cal Poly Pomona faculty member receives opportunities and encouragement to enhance his or her skills in disciplinary expertise, effective educational practices, and effective service practices and opportunities.  Every faculty member on this campus should have access to a community of scholars and colleagues.

Adopted January 2011

 

Our Core Values

The staff of the Faculty Center and the members of the Faculty Development Advisory Committee are committed to the following values related to the multi-faceted roles of faculty:

Encouraging a culture of deep learning

Encouraging creative scholarship despite limited resources

Developing a shared understanding of and responsibility for the university community

Adopted January 2011

 

Our Actions

  • We provide resources, support, and programs for faculty to advance innovative, effective instruction for diverse students throughout the University. 
  • We provide opportunities and resources for faculty to create and maintain collegial, collaborative relationships and to at every stage of the faculty career. 
  • We provide resources and programs to advance research, scholarship, creative activities, and other professional activities of the faculty. 
  • We assist departments in recruiting high-quality faculty and in orienting and supporting new faculty to encourage their retention, advancement, and success at Cal Poly Pomona. 

 

Faculty Development Advisory Council

Faculty Center priorities and activities are guided by input from the Faculty Development Advisory Council (FDAC). FDAC members are elected from each college and confirmed by the Faculty Senate for 3-yr terms. For the 2012-2013 academic year, FDAC members are:

  • Agriculture -- Martin Sancho-Madriz, HNFS
  • Business Administration -- Xin "Cindy" Liu, IBM
  • Collins College of Hospitality Management -- Neha Singh
  • Education & Integrative Studies -- Hend Gilli-Elewy, IGE
  • Engineering -- Kenneth Lamb, CE
  • Environmental Design -- Alyssa Lang, Art
  • Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences -- Jill Hargis, Poli Sci
  • Library -- Wendy Vermeer
  • Science -- Nina Abramzon, Physics
  • Ex officio -- Shanthi Srinivas, Academic Planning, Policy, & Faculty Affairs