Mission:
The SUNY New Paltz Faculty Development Center provides resources and support to create a culture of teaching and learning excellence, to advance innovative pedagogy, and to facilitate sustainable faculty professional development across areas.
Vision:
Renew faculty and, through them, inspire students, with sustainable professional growth opportunities across stages of their careers.
Values:
The SUNY New Paltz FDC endorses and adopts the university-wide values.
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Academic Excellence: Dedication to exceptional teaching, experiential learning, and research that engage students through practical application and creative inquiry.
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Belonging: Actively creating an environment where every individual feels essential and valued.
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Social Responsibility: Upholding ethical practices and community engagement that contributes positively to society.
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Civic Engagement: Driving active participation in community and global matters, fostering awareness of interdependencies and the collective benefits of collaboration.
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Inquisitive Exploration: Cultivating a passion for curiosity and discovery, encouraging continuous exploration that drives innovation and deepens understanding.
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Accountability & Commitment: Ensuring transparency, responsibility, and follow-through in all institutional actions, delivering on our promises to students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
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