Office of Faculty Development
Providing a community of teaching practice and resources for faculty success.
The Office of Faculty Development's Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET), located in the Business and Liberal Arts Center Room B502, is equipped with technology, tools, and resources to support faculty success in the classroom and beyond.
Schedule a faculty development consultation.
Opportunities and Resources
Faculty Development Grants & Awards
The Faculty Development Grants and Awards (FDGA) program funds faculty professional
development and administers SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Faculty Excellence. Visit
this page to learn more about FDGA travel, research, and special projects grants and
SUNY Chancellor's Awards opportunities.
Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum Development
Teaching and learning resources include strategies and information that help faculty cultivate engaging learning environments. We offer curriculum development and delivery support.
Tech-Enhanced Teaching
Discover opportunities to use technology to support your teaching. Learn about digital
syllabus, AI, gamification, assistive technologies, and other tools that support you
and your students.
Professional Advancement Pathways
Learn more about the tenure and promotion process and connect with resources and departments that support your success at FIT. In this section, you can access the Faculty Handbook, T&P information, leadership opportunities and other resources.
Educational Research at FIT
Learn more about education research at FIT and discover information and scholarship that can enhance your teaching practice.
Faculty Toolbox for Scholarly and Creative Activities
Connect with FIT resources that support your scholarly and creative work. Find information
related to research, grants, and opportunities for scholarship.
Faculty Development Consultations
Brian Fallon, Director
Brian offers one-to-one consultations on:
- teaching practices
- course design
- curriculum development
- tenure and promotion guidance
- FDGA application support
- SUNY Chancellor's Awards for faculty
Jeffrey Riman, Coordinator
Jeffrey offers one-to-one and small group
consultations on:
- course design
- teaching and learning practices
- teaching with technology strategies
FIT also provides many services and resources to support faculty work with students and professional well-being.
Contact Us
Center for Excellence in Teaching
Brian Fallon, PhD
Director
[email protected]
(212)-217-4062
Jeffrey Riman
Coordinator
[email protected]
(212) 217-4063
Grace Pasion
Administrative Coordinator
[email protected]
(212) 217-4064