Center for Faculty Excellence

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Experienced Faculty. Experiential Education.

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) supports York College's mission by empowering faculty to deliver high-impact, experiential learning opportunities and cultivating a vibrant research culture. 

York College of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U).

How We Support You

Workshops & Events

We offer professional development workshops, institutes, scholarly writing retreats, and other events open to all YCP faculty (full- and part-time) throughout the year. YCP faculty can find information about these events on our Calendar and Canvas site

Individual Consultations

We are available for personalized and practical consultations on all aspects of teaching, including course design, high-impact and evidence-based teaching practices, and assessment. Email cfe@ycp.edu to schedule an appointment.

Research Assistant Grant program

Our Research Assistant Grants provide funding to hire YCP undergrads as research assistants, advancing faculty research and offering students valuable research experience.

On-Demand Resources for Faculty

Explore our Canvas site, where we curate resources related to many aspects of faculty work, including teaching, scholarship, and mentoring undergraduate research.

Undergraduate Research Grant Program

Our Undergraduate Research Grants provide financial support to YCP students conducting research or creative projects under faculty mentorship. Grants can be used for research materials and equipment as well as travel to research sites and conferences.

Undergraduate Research Showcase

We partner with the Academic Success Center to host an annual showcase of exemplary undergraduate research and creative scholarship from students across campus. Explore the wide range of research projects and presentations on our 2024 showcase website.

Customized Workshops & Resources

We collaborate with department chairs and program leaders to develop resources and programs tailored to their specific needs. Past collaborations have included workshops for groups of faculty redesigning courses or assignments, planning student learning assessments, and accomplishing other program-level goals. Contact us at cfe@ycp.edu to discuss your program's needs.

Contact Us

Center for Faculty Excellence

Campbell Hall, Room 216
cfe@ycp.edu

Center for Faculty Excellence Staff

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Emily Cope
Emily Murphy Cope, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Faculty Excellence
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition
School of the Arts, Communication and Global Studies
Adrienne Brenner
Adrienne Brenner
Faculty Fellow, Center for Faculty Excellence
Lecturer, Behavioral Sciences
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education
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