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Faculty Development

F.I.R.S.T.

Center for Faculty Innovation in Research, Service and Teaching
Lehman Building
Second Floor
Room 208

Faculty Development Coordinator:
Dr. Kimberly Pellegrino
Associate Professor of Management
305-626-3195
kpellegr@fmuniv.edu

Faculty Development Advisory Committee:
Dr. Richard Yaklich
Dr. Monique Earl-Lewis
Dr. Thelma C. Lawton
Dr. Rose Thevenin
Dr. Idriss Abdoulaye

Mission of FIRST:

The Center for Faculty Innovation in Research, Service and Teaching (FIRST) is a new initiative based on the mission of the university: life-long learning, leadership, character and service and the vision of the university – to become an institution of First Choice for students seeking a rigorous education in an environment that is learner centered.

The mission of the Center is to provide holistic support to faculty across the entire spectrum of professional development: teaching, research and leadership skills with a particular emphasis on teaching and life-long learning. The Faculty Development Coordinator and The Faculty Development Advisory Committee are dedicated to helping faculty flourish as teachers, scholars, and colleagues. By cultivating a community of informed conversation about teaching and learning, while supporting activities that keep faculty current in their discipline and profession, FIRST advances Florida Memorial University’s mission and vision of providing a rigorous education in a learner centered environment and supports the university’s long term goal of developing quality academic programs.

VISION of FIRST:

A vital Faculty motivated at all career stages, who continue to learn, design, develop and teach courses, work as scholars and artists, and make fresh contributions to program and University governance.

A Faculty Development Program dedicated to promoting a university culture in which faculty can reflect, assess and conduct scholarly work.

GOALS of FIRST:

  • Excellence in teaching and learning.
  • Successful research and creative endeavors.
  • Professional advancement.

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