NCFDD
Virginia Tech is an institutional member of NCFDD. NCFDD is a nationally recognized, independent organization dedicated to supporting over 285,000 faculty, graduate students, and postdocs on their path to successful academic careers. They provide an array of resources including professional development programs, training, and mentoring support.
As an Institutional Member of NCFDD, Virginia Tech faculty members from all ranks, graduate students, and post-doctoral associates can enroll in a complimentary sub-account membership. This gives you exclusive access to their expansive online resources, including an array of webinars, resources, and programs.
Activate Your Account
Activating your NCFDD account is an easy, straightforward process. On the “Become a Member” page, select Virginia Tech from the drop down, click on the "Activate My Account" button, and follow the instructions.
NCFDD Membership Offerings
NCFDD content covers a broad spectrum of topics integral to academic life, such as techniques to enhance writing productivity, effective strategies for time management and prioritization, developing mentor relationships, strategies for securing external funding, and finding a healthy work-life balance. Access to NCFDD’s member platform offers a multitude of benefits including:
- Weekly Monday Motivator
- Monthly Core Curriculum Webinars
- Hidden Handbook series
- Monthly Guest Expert Webinars
- Access to Dissertation Success Curriculum for graduate students
- Private Discussion Forum for peer-mentoring, problem-solving, & moderated writing challenges
- Unlimited access to the Member Library that includes webinar materials
- Accountability Buddy Matches
- 14-Day Writing Challenge: a 2-week free offering to foster consistent, productive writing habits and access to our WriteNow platform. Participants commit to daily writing, track progress, and engage with a supportive community
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding NCFDD, programs please reach out to:
Barb Lockee
Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
barbl@vt.edu
Rachel Gabriele
Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
rachelvg@vt.edu
Hillary Dabrowski
hillary@ncfdd.org