Faculty Development

Although the transition to online instruction may be challenging, the resources below are available to assist you in preparation:

COVID-19 Online Teaching

Great Lakes College Association Online Resources
Teaching Theater Online
AICAD Tips For Teaching Art & Design Online


Institute on College Financials

On February 20, 2017 Colleges of the Fenway hosted a second Institute on College Financials at Simmons University. Made possible by a grant from the Davis Educational Foundation, over 25 faculty and staff members participated in the day-long program that provided a big picture view of the economics of higher education and economic challenges. A primary goal for the Institute is for faculty and staff to take a more active and informed role in their colleges’ governance and strategic planning.

Institute presentations can be accessed here:

The Economics of Higher Education
The Tuition Driven Schools’ Dilemma
Financial Models for Higher Education Institutions

A third Institute was held on May 30, 2018 at MassArt to kick off the 2018-2019 COF Department Chair Training.

Faculty Development Committee

The Faculty Development Committee is responsible for planning the annual Teaching and Learning Conference.

Padraig Deighan
Emmanuel College

Dan Serig
Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Lisa Irish
MCPHS University

Jennifer Herman 
Simmons University

Kelly Parish
Wentworth Institute of Technology

Claire Ramsbottom
Executive Director
Colleges of the Fenway

Allison O’Connor
Director, Academic Programs and Professional Development
Colleges of the Fenway

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