Faculty Development
Professionals Conference
A virtual conference from The Teaching Professor
On-Demand through November 18, 2026
and on-demand through November 18, 2026
The Faculty Development Professionals Conference, a virtual conference from The Teaching Professor, is your premier opportunity to connect with faculty developers, teaching center leaders, and academic support professionals who are committed to elevating teaching and learning across higher education
Enjoy the flexibility of attending live on August 18 or revisiting sessions on-demand through November 18. You’ll walk away with new tools, fresh perspectives, and renewed energy to make a lasting impact on your students. Plus, attendees earn a shareable digital badge from Credly to showcase their professional growth.
No travel, no hassle—just accessible, high-quality professional development built for faculty development professionals like you.
Program
August 18, 2026
9:15 am - 4:15 pm Central
With 12 dynamic breakout sessions and 2 thought-provoking plenaries, this conference provides practical insights and innovative approaches to strengthening teaching centers, designing impactful training programs, assessing faculty development initiatives, and fostering ongoing professional growth.
9:15 - 9:30 am
Conference Welcome
9:30 - 10:30 am
Opening Plenary
10:45 - 11:30 am
Sessions
11:45 am - 12:30 PM
Sessions
12:30 - 1:00 pm
Break
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Sessions
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Sessions
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Closing Plenary
4:00 - 4:15 pm
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Opening Plenary
Normalizing Failures and Finding Agency: CTL Programs for Polycrisis Times in Higher Ed
Jessamyn Neuhaus, PhD
Closing Plenary
Trust Me: Building Trust—and Sparking Transformation—In and Through Our Work
Peter Felten, PhD
Tracks
Faculty Engagement & Retention
Assessing and Measuring Faculty Development Impact
Advancing Teaching Excellence
Leadership in Faculty Development
Building Innovative Faculty Development Programs
Special Topics in Faculty Development
Pricing & Registration
Book early and save!
Register by June 19th to get this special pricing.
1 Person
$499
$349
per person
2 - 4 People
$499
$329
per person
5+ People
$499
$299
per person
Pricing & Registration
Book early and save!
Register by August 7th to get this special pricing.
1 Person
$499
$449
per person
2 - 4 People
$499
$429
per person
5+ People
$499
$399
per person
Pricing & Registration
Hurry! This virtual conference takes place on August 18th.
Register for on-demand access through November 18th.
Regular Rate
$499
per person
Call for Proposals
Now accepting proposals for 45-minute concurrent sessions on 6 conference tracks.