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CETL supports faculty new to 黑料吃瓜 through programs specifically designed for new faculty success.  These programs and resources complement programs that colleges and other units offer.

2026 New Faculty Orientation

Message to new faculty members: 
We are excited that you will be joining the 黑料吃瓜 community! The Office of the Provost, Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL), and Human Resources invite you to participate in New Faculty Orientation on August 5-7, 2026. During this three-day program, you will learn about 黑料吃瓜, meet members of the 黑料吃瓜 community, and initiate your path toward success in your new faculty role at 黑料吃瓜.

Faculty who will be joining 黑料吃瓜 in August or have joined during fall 2025, spring 2026, or summer 2026 (after the 2025 Orientation was held) will receive email communications from CETL with details. This website will be updated throughout the summer. 

2025 New Faculty Orientation

Information from the 2025 NFO is provided for reference.

  

NFO Agenda  New Faculty Checklist  New Faculty Introductions

  • Wednesday, August 6 at 9-11:45 am:
    Human Resources Orientation for new employees | WA 1
    This session is for new employees who have not attended an HR orientation.
  • Wednesday, August 6 at 12-4 pm:
    New Faculty Orientation Welcome | Off campus
    Lunch and a visit to Historic New Harmony; transportation will be provided. Hosted by the Provost's Office and Historic New Harmony.
  • Thursday, August 7 at 8 am-3 pm and Friday, August 8 at 8:30 am-2:30 pm:
    New Faculty Orientation | BE 0035
    New/recent part-time Lecturers are invited to attend the teaching-focused sessions on August 8.
  • Business/office casual, in recognition of the potential for summer weather (hot outdoors and potentially cold indoors).
    • We'll have a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions on Wednesday and be indoors throughout Thursday and Friday.
  • Comfortable walking shoes on Wednesday afternoon in Historic New Harmony
  • Professional attire for your headshot photo
  • Campus map听
  • Parking:听
    • For Human Resources orientation: Parking Lot B is the closest to the Wright Administration Building (WA) and Forum Wing.
    • For NFO sessions on Thursday and Friday: Parking Lot J is adjacent to the Business and Engineering Center (BE) and Parking Lot D is nearest to the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center (Photography Studio).
    • Reserved handicap spaces are available next to the Orr Center, Business and Engineering Center, and the Rice Library.

Please see the Calendar for details and updates.

  • : August 5-7, 2026
  • New Faculty Academy: bi-weekly meetings during the Fall and Spring semesters. The New Faculty Academy (NFA) is a year-long, cohort program designed specifically for first-year faculty members to launch their academic careers at 黑料吃瓜.
  • Faculty Planning Calendar: Important dates related to teaching, students, and faculty activities (Excel file for 2025-26)
  • Faculty Resources Directory
  • Programs and services to support teaching and scholarship
  • CETL Library
  • Individual Consultations

2024 New Faculty Orientation

The following information is included for reference. The 2025 NFO details will be similar and announced in mid-July.

2024 Agenda 听2024 New Faculty Checklist听

2024 New Faculty Introductions听 Name-Photo Quick Reference

2023 New Faculty Orientation

2023 Agenda |听2023 New Faculty Checklist

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