Northern Illinois University

Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center

Message from the Director

Murali Krishnamurthi
Murali Krishnamurthi, Ph.D.

Welcome to the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center at Northern Illinois University! In this Web site, you will find the comprehensive programs, resources and services we offer for faculty, supportive professional staff and graduate teaching assistants at NIU.

Please check the Programs section for the current program offerings and online registration form. The Resources section lists a number of resources including listservs, newsletter, guides, tutorials. We have added a number of online tutorials on academic integrity, responsible conduct of research, effective writing practices, and teaching effectiveness. In the coming months, you will find more tutorials in the tutorials section.

Our mission is to support faculty, academic supportive professional staff, and graduate teaching assistants through a variety of programs, resources, and services in fulfilling Northern Illinois University's mission on teaching and scholarly activities. We are committed to serving your teaching, technology integration and professional development needs, and please feel free to visit our Center at Adams Hall 319 or contact us at facdev@niu.edu or 815-753-0595. Thank you.

Murali Krishnamurthi, Ph.D.
Director

Last Updated: 08/13/2008