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ABSTRACT: While the number of mid-career faculty currently in U.S. higher educa-tion is significant, professional development programming that addresses the teaching and learning issues of this population has not been a priority. This article describes the Mid-Career Teaching Program (MCTP) and presents data that assesses its impact on participants ’ professional and personal lives. Survey and interview results indicate pos-itive changes in teaching behaviors and knowledge as well as an increase in teaching satisfaction and confidence. Faculty also reported that MCTP renewed their energy and enthusiasm and positively impacted their life outside of the academy. KEY WORDS: mid-career; faculty development; faculty vitality; career span; renewal. Achieving mid-career status in academia has its merits. Days are no longer driven by the tenure race, and plans for retirement can be put off until tomorrow. Yet the need to sustain a productive career, which includes teaching, research and service, is a challenge that still must b