Center for Teaching and Faculty Development
Contact Information
CTFD is located on the 4th floor of the Library in room 435.Phone : 415.338.6456
Fax : 415.338.6489
E-Mail :
Recent Site Updates
Excellence in teaching is the hallmark of San Francisco State University. We take deep pride in our well-deserved reputation for providing our students with an unequaled education and our faculty with opportunities to enhance their talents and contributions at all stages of their careers. The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development promotes and supports teaching excellence by responding to the needs of the San Francisco State faculty in their multiple roles of teaching, engaging in the activities of professional achievement and growth, and working in and for an urban community defined, in great part, by its diversity.
New Faculty Orientation 2008 - 2009
Each year, SF State welcomes new faculty to the campus community. These newest members of our academic family are introduced to the ethos and culture of the university through a five-day orientation program organized by the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development.
Fall 2008 Faculty Associates - Call for Proposals
Every semester, the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development invites applications from tenured faculty for Faculty Associate positions. Each position brings .20 assigned time to work on a project related to teaching and scholarship.
The Children's Campus at SF State Proposal
A proposal slated for review this fall by the CSU Chancellor’s Office will set plans in motion for an on-campus childcare and education center for the families of SF State faculty and staff. Dubbed “The Children's Campus at SF State”, the center has an anticipated opening date of January 2009 and will support positive child development through quality care and education for approximately 85 infants, toddlers and preschool children.
. A quick 10-second survey concerning the project can be found online at
http://www.sfsu.edu/~acadplan/childcare
History and Mission of The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development
In 1992 a resolution of the Academic Senate (#RS-92-106) recommended the establishment of a center for the enhancement of teaching, recognizing that "faculty professional development programs and activities encompass five broad areas: (1) research, scholarly activities, and creative endeavors; (2) curriculum development; (3) instructional skills development and pedagogy; (4) community development; and (5) institutional development.” In 2005, responding to increased demand for training and support in academic technology on our campus, the former CET was reorganized into two units: one unit merged AV/ITV with technology training and support and is now operating under the name "Academic Technology." The second unit, now operating under the name "Center for Teaching and Faculty Development" has a renewed mission to support all faculty in their roles as teachers, as scholars and professionals, and as persons, at all stages of their careers, and continues the broad mission embraced by the original resolution of the Academic Senate.
Pamela Vaughn, Associate Dean
In early 2006, an associate dean was appointed to head the new Center for Teaching and Faculty Development. CTFD is now expanding its program of services offered to faculty to support classroom pedagogy and will continue to collaborate with Academic Technology in offering workshops, demonstrations, and forums related to the ways in which technology can support faculty in their teaching, scholarship and service. In addition, the threefold mission of the Center -- supporting all faculty at all stages of their careers in their roles as teachers, as scholars and professionals, and as persons -- recognizes the wide diversity of opportunities, challenges and responsibilities those general areas imply. The Center has begun and will continue to work collaboratively with many campus offices in support of its mission to serve and support faculty.
Consultations for Faculty
Request a Consultation
To request a consultation please call 8-6456 or email .
The Center has faculty/staff available to consult with you on topics related to teaching and professional development. We are happy to make individual appointments or to help with department-wide or group concerns in any way we can.
The Associate Dean and the instructional design staff of the Center are available to conduct observations of teaching and provide formative evaluations for individual faculty. While we do not evaluate course content or provide formal written evaluations for personnel files, we can provide constructive comments on the organization and presentation of materials, classroom dynamics, use of technology, and other pedagogical issues.
Technology Support
If you need training or technical supported related to technology in the classroom at SFSU (e.g., iLearn, Collaboratory, Coursestream, e-Portfolio), please contact Academic Technology at 415-405-3536.
Web Site Maintenance
Please refer any questions, comments, or technical issues concerning this site to Bob Moyce ( ).