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Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The FRN serves as an essential interinstitutional partner for college and university campuses fostering connection, collaboration, and collegiality among higher education institutions dedicated to the delivery of innovative and timely professional development opportunities and resources across disciplines. The FRN is committed to advancing undergraduate education and student success.

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Our Vision

The FRN aims to be the professional development partner of choice among colleges and universities nationwide seeking to support faculty and administrator competencies, and student learning along the academic journey.

Member Institutions

Over 50 colleges and universities constitute the membership of the FRN

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FRN Newsletter

The FRN Newsletter is released quarterly in March, May, September and December

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