About us
Created in 2026, The Office for Faculty Excellence provides a new model for faculty learning and growth at UNH. Recognizing that faculty needs shift over time and based on the roles they are expected to perform, the office aims to connect faculty members with the appropriate resources for the next stage of their professional journey.
Mission statement
The UNH Office for Faculty Excellence connects faculty with resources, information, and professional development opportunities designed for professional learning and growth.  Partnering broadly with a network of faculty support at the University, the Office will foster cross-disciplinary learning, mentoring, leadership development, and innovative practices in teaching, research, and service. 
Meet the team
Dr. Carina Self
Dr. Carina Self serves as the interim Director of the Office for Faculty Excellence at the Â鶹app. She has over 30 years of experience in public higher education, 20 of which have been in the USNH system in both administrative and faculty roles.
Her previous roles include serving as Dean of Graduate Studies at Granite State College (NH), Assistant Dean at the Â鶹app’s College of Professional Studies, Assistant Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at Middlesex Community College (MA), faculty lecturer and department program coordinator at the Â鶹app, and program coordinator of the UNH Center for the Humanities. While obtaining her PhD, she was recognized as graduate teacher of the year. Carina has served as a committee member on dissertations in her discipline and currently serves as PI on a multi-year, federal pass-through grant from the NH Division of Children, Youth, and Families.
As a volunteer, Carina is serving as president of the board of directors for the New England Educational Assessment Network. Through NEEAN, she and her colleagues have focused on supporting faculty to develop curricula that use AI ethically, strategically, and equitably to improve student learning and organizational effectiveness. She has presented at regional and national conferences on topics including democratic engagement, global learning, student well-being, and educational philosophy and serves as a NECHE accreditation site evaluator.
Amanda Harvey
Amanda Leigh Harvey is the Administrative Coordinator for the Office for Faculty Excellence at the Â鶹app. With four years of dedicated service at UNH, she plays a vital role in organizing faculty development programs, coordinating campus workshops, and supporting initiatives that foster instructional growth and academic innovation. In addition to her work with the Office for Faculty Excellence, she is Co-Chair for the Kidder Committee and Chair of the Operating Staff Council. She is currently enrolled at UNH studying for a Public Administration Major.
