Beginning in Fall 2025, the Faculty Development Center and Academic Affairs are instituting an expanded orientation community and program for new(ish) faculty. Meetings will typically be two Wednesday mornings per month, 9:00-10:30 am, for the academic year (Sep.-Nov. and Feb.-Apr.). Each session will be a chance to check in with colleagues, ask questions important for that time of the semester, learn about a new topic at SUNY New Paltz, and meet with a variety of experienced faculty.
Schedule (subject to change)
August 27 – Teaching at SUNY New Paltz; Faculty Futures Committee (in College Hall 113/FDC)
September 10 – Evidence-Based Teaching; Peer Mentoring (in 1907 room–basement of Old Main)
October 1 – Disability Resource Center; Psychological Counseling Center (in Wooster 360)
October 8 – Center for Student Success; Academic Advising 1 (Library Main Floor)
October 22 – Boundary Setting; Grading and Assessment (Science Hall 272)
November 12 – Academic Advising 2 (JFT 1010)
February 11 – Research Planning and Support; Career Resource Center
February 25 – Academic Freedom; Faculty Governance; Faculty Reports
March 11 – Academic Advising 3
March 25 – Academic Advising 4
April 8 – Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion; Research Practices
April 22- Next Steps; Reflections; Celebration
More details forthcoming as they are available. Any resources will be made available to all faculty.
