We are thrilled to share the impact TOPkit made in 2024! This year, we provided high-quality content and resources addressing both current and emerging issues in higher education faculty development. Our community has grown significantly, with a notable increase in visitors, subscribers, and resource interactions.

Our impact and visibility was amplified through various initiatives, including:

Additionally, we successfully reached our target audience of faculty development and support professionals via our active social media presence on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our contributors for their intellect, creativity, and innovation, which have been instrumental in amplifying TOPkit’s vision.

While the TOPkit initiative is Florida-funded and Florida-focused, it is not Florida-exclusive. Our colleagues around the world benefit from TOPkit resources also. These are the top 10 of 74 countries TOPkit reached in 2024 with the number of active users.

New to the 2024 top ten list are Canada and Vietnam. Countries that dropped out of the 2024 top ten list are Australia and South Africa.

Uncover resources and tips to assess program quality and identify potential data sources available on your campus through the TOPkit Digest. View the shared expertise by contributors in our ten (February-November) 2024 TOPkit Digest issues.

At TOPkit, we are dedicated to supporting your efforts in planning, developing, and evaluating faculty development programs. Our site offers a wealth of resources, guidance, and examples designed to elevate the quality and impact of your initiatives. Whether you’re new to online faculty development or a seasoned professional, TOPkit is here to foster your professional growth and development.

This year, we’ve curated the most popular content from our contributors, highlighting the top-viewed articles. Dive into the insights and strategies that have resonated most with our community.

Use the planning repository to find guidance for assessing and enhancing your faculty development programs and see examples from other institutions.

Find resources to help you design and deliver effective faculty development programs, such as checklists, rubrics, tools, techniques, strategies, and legal considerations.

Uncover resources and tips to assess program quality, along with identifying potential data sources available on your campus.

Gain new insights, network with experts, and get inspired at the annual TOPkit Workshop 2025 live virtual event. The workshop is three half-day sessions, Tuesday – Thursday, March 25-27, 2025. 

Bren Bedford, MNM, SFC®, Web Project Analyst II, Center for Distributed Learning, University of Central Florida

 Editor

Florence Williams, Ph.D., Associate Instructional Designer, Center for Distributed Learning, University of Central Florida