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Morehouse Faculty Development Teaching and Advising Center (FDTAC)

Excellence in Action

Congratulations to Dr. Keisha Tassie, who recently won the Vulcan Teaching Exellence Award.

Dr. Keisha Tassie

Associate Professor, Communications

Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Douglas, who recently received the Inaugural Faculty Excellence in Service Award.

Dr. Andrew Douglas

Professor, Political Science Department Chair

About FDTAC

The Faculty Development webpage serves as a central hub for professional growth resources and opportunities that support teaching excellence, research, advising, and service at Morehouse College. Designed for faculty across all disciplines, as well as center staff and development leaders, the site provides convenient access to workshops, seminars, funding opportunities, teaching resources, instructional design tools, assessment guides, program calendars, and faculty success stories.With clear navigation, searchable content, and regularly updated information, the webpage streamlines access to development opportunities, encourages ongoing engagement, and supports the College's strategic commitment to faculty success.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Aisha G. Meeks

Director of the Faculty Development Teaching and Advising Center Read Full Bio

Zachary Thomas

Adjunct Instructor
Cinema, Television & Emerging Media Studies

Angela White

Program Manager
Faculty Development, Teaching and Advising Center

Development. Teaching. Advising.

Development

This includes opportunities in research, grants, conferences, and mentorship.

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Teaching

This includes links to Canvas, Innovative Learning and Pedagogy, Beyond Borders.

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Advising

This includes Degreeworks, Banner, Course Catalog, and Training Access.

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Teaching Excellence

Development
Faculty Development

Faculty Development at Morehouse College is a systematic, collaborative effort to enhance teaching, scholarship, and service across the faculty. It supports faculty in delivering rigorous, transformative education aligned with the college’s mission to educate and develop Black men for leadership, civic engagement, and professional excellence. Through targeted pedagogical training, research and scholarly opportunities, mentorship, and leadership development, Faculty Development fosters inclusive excellence, promotes scholarly inquiry, and strengthens our community of educators. It embraces diverse methods of professional growth, supports work-life balance, and provides structured pathways for career advancement, collaboration, and creative impact on students, the college, and broader communities.

Faculty Development advances Morehouse College’s mission by providing comprehensive support for teaching innovation, research and scholarly activities, mentoring and leadership development, and inclusive practices. It offers training, resources, and opportunities for collaboration that enable faculty to excel in the classroom, pursue impactful scholarship, and contribute to community and professional leadership within and beyond the college.

Resources
- Mentorship
- Conferences/Symposium
- Grants/Office of Research and Sponsor Programs
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching at Morehouse College is an intentional, student-centered and leadership-focused practice that builds knowledge, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. It integrates rigorous academic standards with the college’s mission to educate and develop students for civic engagement, professional excellence, and lifelong learning. Our faculty advance the institution’s mission by delivering a culturally responsive liberal arts education that centers student success, critical inquiry, and ethical leadership. It encompasses effective pedagogy, mentorship, assessment for growth, and ongoing professional development for faculty to create inclusive learning environments, cultivate intellectual curiosity, and enable students to engage with knowledge in ways that benefit their communities and beyond.

Resources
- Canvas ( TBA)
- Universal Design Learning
- AI
- Morehouse Beyond Borders
- Morehouse Online
Access the Digital Instruction Portal
Advising
Advising
Advising at Morehouse College is a structured, student-centered partnership that supports academic success, personal growth, and clear pathways to leadership and civic engagement. It blends academic planning, career exploration, and holistic development, helping students navigate coursework, identify resources, and access opportunities in alignment with the college’s mission to educate and develop Black men for leadership, service, and professional excellence. Through culturally responsive coaching, proactive outreach, and collaborative referrals, Faculty Advisors foster a supportive, empowering environment that promotes persistence, informed decision-making, and lifelong learning.

RESOURCES
- Degreeworks
- Banner Training Media
- Course Catalog/ Curriculum Map
- ASPIRE training
Additional Resources
Making Website and Directory Listing Requests

To make requesting updates to the Morehouse website easier and efficient, please use the Website Content and Directory Profile Request Form for all public-facing website requests.

Using this form provides several benefits:
- One place to submit all public website requests.
- Faster processing by collecting the information our team needs upfront.
- Better tracking and visibility throughout the request process.
- Improved collaboration between departments and the Web Team.
- Greater consistency with Morehouse branding, accessibility, and web standards.
- A simpler experience with fewer forms to navigate.
Please contact Digital Operations if have any questions.

Faculty Development

Faculty Development at Morehouse College is a systematic, collaborative effort to enhance teaching, scholarship, and service across the faculty. It supports faculty in delivering rigorous, transformative education aligned with the college’s mission to educate and develop Black men for leadership, civic engagement, and professional excellence. Through targeted pedagogical training, research and scholarly opportunities, mentorship, and leadership development, Faculty Development fosters inclusive excellence, promotes scholarly inquiry, and strengthens our community of educators. It embraces diverse methods of professional growth, supports work-life balance, and provides structured pathways for career advancement, collaboration, and creative impact on students, the college, and broader communities.

Faculty Development advances Morehouse College’s mission by providing comprehensive support for teaching innovation, research and scholarly activities, mentoring and leadership development, and inclusive practices. It offers training, resources, and opportunities for collaboration that enable faculty to excel in the classroom, pursue impactful scholarship, and contribute to community and professional leadership within and beyond the college.

Resources

Mentorship
Conferences/Symposium
Grants/Office of Research and Sponsor Programs

Teaching

Teaching at Morehouse College is an intentional, student-centered and leadership-focused practice that builds knowledge, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. It integrates rigorous academic standards with the college’s mission to educate and develop students for civic engagement, professional excellence, and lifelong learning. Our faculty advance the institution’s mission by delivering a culturally responsive liberal arts education that centers student success, critical inquiry, and ethical leadership. It encompasses effective pedagogy, mentorship, assessment for growth, and ongoing professional development for faculty to create inclusive learning environments, cultivate intellectual curiosity, and enable students to engage with knowledge in ways that benefit their communities and beyond.

Resources

Access the Digital Instruction Portal

Advising

Advising at Morehouse College is a structured, student-centered partnership that supports academic success, personal growth, and clear pathways to leadership and civic engagement. It blends academic planning, career exploration, and holistic development, helping students navigate coursework, identify resources, and access opportunities in alignment with the college’s mission to educate and develop Black men for leadership, service, and professional excellence. Through culturally responsive coaching, proactive outreach, and collaborative referrals, Faculty Advisors foster a supportive, empowering environment that promotes persistence, informed decision-making, and lifelong learning.

RESOURCES

Making Website and Directory Listing Requests

To make requesting updates to the Morehouse website easier and efficient, please use the Website Content and Directory Profile Request Form for all public-facing website requests.

Using this form provides several benefits:

One place to submit all public website requests.
Faster processing by collecting the information our team needs upfront.
Better tracking and visibility throughout the request process.
Improved collaboration between departments and the Web Team.
Greater consistency with Morehouse branding, accessibility, and web standards.
A simpler experience with fewer forms to navigate.

Please contact Digital Operations if have any questions.

ACADEMIC VILLAGE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP

Mentor Programs (AVFF)

Become a Mentor Get Paired with a Mentor

AVFF FYE Program

A one-year professional development program for early career mentorship.

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AVFF Career Pathways

A mid-career mentorship program that provides six months of intense professional development.

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AVFF FYE PROGRAM

The AVFF FYE is an early career mentorship program that provides one year of high impact professional development where new faculty receive a holistic First Year Experience (FYE) with Legacy Leaders focused on “Realizing Excellence” in teaching, research, service, and community integration. This is accomplished using one-on-one, group training, and peer-based methodologies. New faculty are matched with a Legacy Leader to help with career progression, research productivity, enhance pedagogy, and advising excellence addressing the dynamic needs of the Men of Morehouse.

Additionally, the AVFF FYE offers monthly group training featuring the Registrar’s Office, Frederick Douglass Student Success Center, Maroon Tiger Academic Advising Center, Digital Instruction, and Sponsored Programs, Research, and Undergraduate Student Training (SPRUST) to name a few of the many program offerings focused on a “Welcome to the House Onboarding” dedicated to developing faculty to continue the Morehouse legacy of producing leaders who shape the world.

AVFF CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM

The AVFF Career Pathways is a mid-career mentorship program that provides six months of intense professional development preparing faculty for “Realizing Excellence” in the Review, Promotion, and Tenure process (RPT). A select group of Legacy Leaders highly experienced in the RPT process provide professional development and guidance on tenure timelines, promotion criteria, and presentation of materials via Interfolio. The AVFF Career Pathways program includes Fire-Side Chats and Chat-N-Chews with the Legacy Leaders along with workshops and one-on-one training.

With leadership at the forefront, ingrained in the culture, the AVFF Career Pathways program invests in faculty who are at the core of student success.

RPT Guidelines

Plan Today. Achieve Tomorrow.

The Review, Promotion, and Tenure Guidelines are an integral part of your Review Promotion and Tenure (RPT) journey. Take the first step toward advancement by reviewing the guidelines early and creating a roadmap for your professional growth and success.

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Morehouse Faculty Development Teaching and Advising Center (FDTAC)

Excellence in Action

Dr. Keisha Tassie

Dr. Andrew Douglas

About FDTAC

Meet Our Team

Dr. Aisha G. Meeks

Zachary Thomas

Angela White

Development. Teaching. Advising.

Teaching Excellence

Faculty Development

Resources

Teaching

Resources

Advising

RESOURCES

Making Website and Directory Listing Requests

Faculty Development

Resources

Teaching

Resources

Advising

RESOURCES

Making Website and Directory Listing Requests

Mentor Programs (AVFF)

AVFF FYE PROGRAM

AVFF CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM

RPT Guidelines