Resources for faculty

The provost's office offers many resources for VCU faculty to use in the classroom and beyond. Use this section to find resources and links to important university information. Additional resources are available to faculty members from their department or academic unit. 

Faculty support offices

• LEDstudio
  A team of educators with skills in instructional design, development and technology
• Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
  The CTLE supports faculty in effective, inclusive teaching, scholarship and creative arts, career planning and mentoring, and balance and well-being
• Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
  Enables university scholars to effectively compete for research funding, responsibly conduct research and learn more about policies for research
• Ombudsperson
  An independent and confidential dispute resolution practitioner for faculty, university academic professionals, postdoctoral trainees and students

Professional and career development 

• Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute
  Promotes the development of current and emerging leaders in academic institutions; public, private and nonprofit organizations and in the community
• Office of the Provost Faculty Fellows Program
  Faculty can apply to serve in a part-time, administrative role in faculty affairs
• NCFDD
  Independent professional development, training and mentoring community for faculty members
• Continuing and Professional Education
  Provides quality continuing and professional education and skills training and educational opportunities
• VCU Opportunities for Learning and Development
  University sponsored learning, training and development opportunities for employees

Teaching and research 

• VCU Libraries resources for faculty and staff
  Support services for courses, research, and student research
• Scholars Compass
  Publishing platform for the intellectual output of VCU’s academic, research, and administrative communities
• Syllabus resources
  A collection of topics and centralized language for course syllabi 
• Retired faculty
  Information on the benefits available to our retired faculty members
• VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research
  The Wright Center acts as an incubator for academic faculty and clinical staff who want to advance human health through research

Service 

• Community Engagement
  Offers a variety of training, development, grants and resources to help faculty enhance their teaching, research and service

Additional resources

• Equality VCU
  Equality VCU is open to any and all VCU faculty or staff members who are interested in LGBTQ+ initiatives 
• VCU Global Education Office
  The VCU Global Education Office aids faculty by advancing internationalization through global programming, supporting international student enrollment and enhancing partnerships, all aimed at enriching academic opportunities
• Faculty benefits
  Information on benefits provided for full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty
• Faculty Handbook
  A collection of policies and procedures for VCU faculty members