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Dr. Robert and Brenda Good Faculty Development Academy
Fueled by a generous gift from Robert Good, D.O., a 1977 graduate of DMU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his wife, Brenda, the academy will serve as the core for innovation in health care education to prepare faculty to shape the next generation of health professionals. The Goods’ investment provides permanent resources to give faculty members the opportunity to strengthen teaching skills, engage in educational research, foster leadership and enhance collaboration across disciplines.
“We believe that education, like health care, must constantly evolve,” Dr. Good says. “The faculty development academy gives DMU faculty the opportunity to innovate, to engage in research and to teach in ways that impact the next generation of health care providers.”
Multiplying the Mission
The Dr. Robert and Brenda Good Faculty Development Academy focuses on six key areas to spread its impact across the university. These pillars reflect DMU’s commitment to innovation and empowering educators to inspire students and improve patient care, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The academy will:
- Enhance new faculty onboarding and integration.
- Provide continuous professional growth.
- Create collegial collaboration and support.
- Advance strong teaching skills.
- Encourage educational research.
- Strengthen preceptor and clinical educator development.