Mission
The mission of the OFD is to support the academic development and professional identity formation of Einstein faculty as educators, researchers, scholars, and leaders. Einstein faculty are all those holding Einstein faculty appointments.
Vision
To be a trustworthy resource for information and programming that supports the academic productivity of Einstein faculty.
Values
- Growth mindset – Academic knowledge, skills, and attitudes can be learned with dedicated practice and formative feedback on that practice. Everyone can learn to become a successful educator, researcher, scholar, and leader.
- Assessment drives learning – Growth comes through clarification of expectations, assessment of observed behaviors, formative feedback, supportive coaching, and frequent re-assessment.
- Empathic relationships – Understanding the perspectives and needs of stakeholders is essential to partnerships and teamwork, for learning, growth, and success.