Conference Recap:
On behalf of the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Dr. Karen Head, we welcome you to »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ and look forward to supporting your success as a faculty member.
In order to assist your transition to the campus, we have developed the following resources and orientations based on whether you are a new full-time or new part-time faculty member.
This training is designed to assist with your integration into the »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ community and provide you information about student support services. It also connects you with tools and resources to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge needed for success in your new role. All part-time and full-time faculty are expected to complete this module within the first month of hire.
If you encounter any technical issues accessing the training or have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Organizational Development team at au_percipio@augusta.edu.
We are excited to invite you to our virtual Summer Meetup event designed specifically for our new faculty members. This optional event is an open forum for questions and answers regarding onboarding procedures, campus resources, and any other topics relevant to your integration into the »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ academic community. Representatives from the Faculty Senate, HR Faculty Support Services, and the Office of Faculty Affairs will be present.
Save the Date: Registration to participate today!
August 4-5, 2025:
New Faculty Conference (NFC) is an annual two-day conference for new full-time tenure track, non-tenure track, and research faculty members as they embark on their professional journeys.
The conference serves as an orientation that will provide you an opportunity to network with colleagues, while learning important information about »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ policies, procedures, and programs. Additionally, you will be able to participate in engaging workshops based on your work effort as a faculty member (instructional innovation, research, or clinical practice). Academic and campus leaders also attend the sessions, providing you a great opportunity to initiate cross-departmental relationships with colleagues.
What to expect:
Conference Recap:
Conference schedule subject to change
Check-in
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Opening Session
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With the President, Provost, Vice Provost, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Faculty Senate, Legal Affairs, and Panel of Student Representatives
Lunch
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With the Vice Provost, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Faculty Senate Chair
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Engage with the Clinical Faculty Panel to discuss building your career as a faculty member. Learn about scholarship through clinical and educational activities, as well as coaching for patients and multidisciplinary teams.
Hear from the Division of Sponsored Programs Administration, Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, Summerville Interdisciplinary Research Office, and an gain insight from the Research Faculty Panel on navigating research as a new faculty member.
Participate in sessions with the Center for Instructional Innovation on topics like supporting your teaching journey, fast track to D2L, interactive learning, and teaching with generative AI.
Check-In
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Opening Session
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Gain insights on university policy from our Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, including an engaging Faculty-led Panel, as well as Tenure and Non-Tenure Track Panels
Lunch
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Enjoy lunch with the Dean of your college to ask questions and learn more about college-specific goals
Afternoon Sessions
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Sessions include Building a Successful Workplace Culture with HR, Destination Augusta, and Networking at Campus Resource Fair
Closing Session
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President and First Lady's New Faculty Welcome Reception