Center for Faculty Development & Excellence
Resources & Training
Tools for Teaching. Opportunities for Growth.
From educational technology to specialized training, CFDE connects faculty with resources that support effective teaching and student learning. Find links to frequently used faculty tools and a range of professional development opportunities below.
Helpful Quick Links
Interfolio Faculty Management System
Access SCU’s platform for faculty activity reporting, review, and related processes.
Canvas Learning Management System
Access guidance and support for using Canvas and other educational technologies.
Faculty Online Learning Community
Access guidance and support for using Canvas and other educational technologies.
Faculty SharePoint Portal
Access internal faculty information, forms, policies, and resources.
Faculty Research Resources
Explore resources that support faculty research and scholarship.
Interprofessional Education Information
Learn more about SCU’s approach to interprofessional education and collaboration.
Student Services & Resources
Connect students with academic, administrative, and support services.
Assessment Resources
Find information and resources to support assessment and continuous improvement.
Events and Training Opportunities
Training for New Faculty Members
New Faculty Onboarding Training is offered on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. New faculty will receive an invitation to attend this required synchronous training, and must also complete a self-paced CFDE Faculty Onboarding course in Canvas. Contact cfde@scuhs.edu for additional information or help enrolling.
Teaching Professor Digital Library
Access an on-demand library of evidence-based strategies and insights to support your instructional goals anytime.
Quality Matters (QM)* Workshops:
Access guidance and support for using Canvas and other educational technologies.
Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Workshops
Enhance your online and hybrid teaching with expert-led webinars, peer networking, research, and consulting services.
AAMC Faculty Development Opportunities
Explore offerings from the Association of American Medical Colleges, including leadership training, curriculum design, and holistic approaches in health professions education.
*What is Quality Matters?
Quality Matters (QM) is an internationally recognized program focused on strengthening online and blended course design. Its professional development opportunities help educators build practical skills, improve course quality, and advance professionally.
Some Quality Matters courses lead to certified roles, including becoming a QM-Certified Reviewer. These credentials can strengthen a faculty member’s résumé or LinkedIn profile and may provide opportunities to participate in compensated QM peer reviews.
For additional information about Quality Matters, go to www.qualitymatters.org. To register for approved QM workshops and get a list of approved QM workshops for SCU faculty, click on this link.
The following SCU courses have met Quality Matters’ rigorous standards and earned official QM certification—an achievement that reflects excellence in online and digital course design. Congratulations to the faculty members whose courses have achieved this distinction.
- Brittany Brassell HGEN 500
- Melissa Cox BSHS 303
- Annabella Kraut BIO 231
- Megan Trinkle-Knotts HGEN 0503
- John Minchi HGEN 502
- Mary Katherine Nye HGEN 501
- Melissa Strassberg BSHS 300
- Eric Stefanowicz XR 515 (DIBA)
We also recognize SCU instructional designers Dr. Selom Assignon and Dr. Scott Standifer, along with Dr. Michelle Fulks Read, for their support throughout the QM peer-review process. To learn more about pursuing QM certification for your course(s), contact cfde@scuhs.edu.