New Faculty Events 2020

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new to SU, tenured or tenure-track faculty

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI) 

Attendance is required.

• We welcome and orient new members to our faculty through an annual New Faculty Institute (NFI), a contractual requirement for new full-time faculty. NFI provides a wonderful opportunity for you to meet new colleagues from across campus, learn about resources and support for faculty, and engage in discussions around teaching, scholarship, and Seattle University's mission. Each year, the two-day NFI program receives positive reviews from faculty participants. Additional information about this year's Institute can be found on the NFI website at www.seattleu.edu/nfi.

2. An ounce of prevention: Advice from the Office of the University Counsel

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will work with the Office of the University Counsel to gain an awareness of the ethical and applied legal context of working in higher education.

3. Faculty Work/Work Balance

Attendance is required.

• This session would normally be part of the regular NFI program. Due to the necessity of shortening the program to accommodate virtual delivery, this session has been rescheduled as a follow-up session to take place a few weeks into the Fall Quarter. 

4. Student perspectives on studying at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will have the opportunity to talk to graduate/law and undergraduate students representing a diversity of backgrounds and colleges. These conversations will allow you to gain important insights into "what it's like to be a student at SU" that will help inform your learning and teaching practices.

5. Faculty perspectives on teaching at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will meet with a diverse group of full-time faculty from across our university who teach graduate/law and/or undergraduate courses. Through these conversations with fellow faculty members, you will gain invaluable information about what it's like to teach, work, and thrive at SU.

6. Thriving at SU as a non-tenure-track faculty member

This session is only open to non-tenure-track faculty members. You are not eligible to attend.

• A panel discussion specific to the non-tenure-track faculty experience.

7. University rank and tenure panel

All full-time faculty are welcome to attend this event. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion regarding University-level rank and tenure process. Be sure to check your college/school processes first.

new to SU, a full-time Instructor, Lecturer, Librarian, or Clinical faculty

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI) 

Attendance is required.

• We welcome and orient new members to our faculty through an annual New Faculty Institute (NFI), a contractual requirement for new full-time faculty. NFI provides a wonderful opportunity for you to meet new colleagues from across campus, learn about resources and support for faculty, and engage in discussions around teaching, scholarship, and Seattle University's mission. Each year, the two-day NFI program receives positive reviews from faculty participants. Additional information about this year's Institute can be found on the NFI website at www.seattleu.edu/nfi.

2. An ounce of prevention: Advice from the Office of the University Counsel

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will work with the Office of the University Counsel to gain an awareness of the ethical and applied legal context of working in higher education.

3. Faculty Work/Work Balance

Attendance is required.

• This session would normally be part of the regular NFI program. Due to the necessity of shortening the program to accommodate virtual delivery, this session has been rescheduled as a follow-up session to take place a few weeks into the Fall Quarter. 

4. Student perspectives on studying at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will have the opportunity to talk to graduate/law and undergraduate students representing a diversity of backgrounds and colleges. These conversations will allow you to gain important insights into "what it's like to be a student at SU" that will help inform your learning and teaching practices.

5. Faculty perspectives on teaching at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will meet with a diverse group of full-time faculty from across our university who teach graduate/law and/or undergraduate courses. Through these conversations with fellow faculty members, you will gain invaluable information about what it's like to teach, work, and thrive at SU.

6. Thriving at SU as a non-tenure-track faculty member

This session is only open to non-tenure-track faculty members. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion specific to the non-tenure-track faculty experience.

7. University rank and tenure panel

All full-time faculty are welcome to attend this event. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion regarding University-level rank and tenure process. Be sure to check your college/school processes first.

new to SU, a Visiting Professor

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI) 

Attendance is required

• We welcome and orient new members to our faculty through an annual New Faculty Institute (NFI), a contractual requirement for new full-time faculty. NFI provides a wonderful opportunity for you to meet new colleagues from across campus, learn about resources and support for faculty, and engage in discussions around teaching, scholarship, and Seattle University's mission. Each year, the two-day NFI program receives positive reviews from faculty participants. Additional information about this year's Institute can be found on the NFI website at www.seattleu.edu/nfi.

2. An ounce of prevention: Advice from the Office of the University Counsel

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will work with the Office of the University Counsel to gain an awareness of the ethical and applied legal context of working in higher education.

3. Faculty Work/Work Balance

Attendance is required.

• This session would normally be part of the regular NFI program. Due to the necessity of shortening the program to accommodate virtual delivery, this session has been rescheduled as a follow-up session to take place a few weeks into the Fall Quarter. 

4. Student perspectives on studying at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will have the opportunity to talk to graduate/law and undergraduate students representing a diversity of backgrounds and colleges. These conversations will allow you to gain important insights into "what it's like to be a student at SU" that will help inform your learning and teaching practices.

5. Faculty perspectives on teaching at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will meet with a diverse group of full-time faculty from across our university who teach graduate/law and/or undergraduate courses. Through these conversations with fellow faculty members, you will gain invaluable information about what it's like to teach, work, and thrive at SU.

6. Thriving at SU as a non-tenure-track faculty member

This session is only open to non-tenure-track faculty members. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion specific to the non-tenure-track faculty experience.

7. University rank and tenure panel

All full-time faculty are welcome to attend this event. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion regarding University-level rank and tenure process. Be sure to check your college/school processes first.

new to SU, an academic administrator

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI) 

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• We welcome and orient new members to our faculty through an annual New Faculty Institute (NFI), a contractual requirement for new full-time faculty. NFI provides a wonderful opportunity for you to meet new colleagues from across campus, learn about resources and support for faculty, and engage in discussions around teaching, scholarship, and Seattle University's mission. Each year, the two-day NFI program receives positive reviews from faculty participants. Additional information about this year's Institute can be found on the NFI website at www.seattleu.edu/nfi.

2. An ounce of prevention: Advice from the Office of the University Counsel

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• At this follow-up session you will work with the Office of the University Counsel to gain an awareness of the ethical and applied legal context of working in higher education.

3. Faculty Work/Work Balance

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• This session would normally be part of the regular NFI program. Due to the necessity of shortening the program to accommodate virtual delivery, this session has been rescheduled as a follow-up session to take place a few weeks into the Fall Quarter. 

4. Student perspectives on studying at SU

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• At this follow-up session you will have the opportunity to talk to graduate/law and undergraduate students representing a diversity of backgrounds and colleges. These conversations will allow you to gain important insights into "what it's like to be a student at SU" that will help inform your learning and teaching practices.

5. Faculty perspectives on teaching at SU

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• At this follow-up session you will meet with a diverse group of full-time faculty from across our university who teach graduate/law and/or undergraduate courses. Through these conversations with fellow faculty members, you will gain invaluable information about what it's like to teach, work, and thrive at SU.

6. Thriving at SU as a non-tenure-track faculty member

This session is only open to non-tenure-track faculty members. Attendance is optional if you are non-tenure-track. If you are tenure-track or tenured, you are not eligible to attend.

• A panel discussion specific to the non-tenure-track faculty experience.

7. University rank and tenure panel

All full-time faculty are welcome to attend this event. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion regarding University-level rank and tenure process. Be sure to check your college/school processes first.

a current SU employee, newly tenure-track

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI) 

Attendance is required, even if you have attended NFI before in a different role.

• We welcome and orient new members to our faculty through an annual New Faculty Institute (NFI), a contractual requirement for new full-time faculty. NFI provides a wonderful opportunity for you to meet new colleagues from across campus, learn about resources and support for faculty, and engage in discussions around teaching, scholarship, and Seattle University's mission. Each year, the two-day NFI program receives positive reviews from faculty participants. Additional information about this year's Institute can be found on the NFI website at www.seattleu.edu/nfi.

2. An ounce of prevention: Advice from the Office of the University Counsel

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will work with the Office of the University Counsel to gain an awareness of the ethical and applied legal context of working in higher education.

3. Faculty Work/Work Balance

Attendance is required.

• This session would normally be part of the regular NFI program. Due to the necessity of shortening the program to accommodate virtual delivery, this session has been rescheduled as a follow-up session to take place a few weeks into the Fall Quarter. 

4. Student perspectives on studying at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will have the opportunity to talk to graduate/law and undergraduate students representing a diversity of backgrounds and colleges. These conversations will allow you to gain important insights into "what it's like to be a student at SU" that will help inform your learning and teaching practices.

5. Faculty perspectives on teaching at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will meet with a diverse group of full-time faculty from across our university who teach graduate/law and/or undergraduate courses. Through these conversations with fellow faculty members, you will gain invaluable information about what it's like to teach, work, and thrive at SU.

6. Thriving at SU as a non-tenure-track faculty member

This session is only open to non-tenure-track faculty members. You are not eligible to attend.

• A panel discussion specific to the non-tenure-track faculty experience.

7. University rank and tenure panel

All full-time faculty are welcome to attend this event. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion regarding University-level rank and tenure process. Be sure to check your college/school processes first.

a current SU employee, newly full-time Instructor, Lecturer, or Clinical faculty

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI) 

Attendance is required

• We welcome and orient new members to our faculty through an annual New Faculty Institute (NFI), a contractual requirement for new full-time faculty. NFI provides a wonderful opportunity for you to meet new colleagues from across campus, learn about resources and support for faculty, and engage in discussions around teaching, scholarship, and Seattle University's mission. Each year, the two-day NFI program receives positive reviews from faculty participants. Additional information about this year's Institute can be found on the NFI website at .

2. An ounce of prevention: Advice from the Office of the University Counsel

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will work with the Office of the University Counsel to gain an awareness of the ethical and applied legal context of working in higher education.

3. Faculty Work/Work Balance

Attendance is required.

• This session would normally be part of the regular NFI program. Due to the necessity of shortening the program to accommodate virtual delivery, this session has been rescheduled as a follow-up session to take place a few weeks into the Fall Quarter. 

4. Student perspectives on studying at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will have the opportunity to talk to graduate/law and undergraduate students representing a diversity of backgrounds and colleges. These conversations will allow you to gain important insights into "what it's like to be a student at SU" that will help inform your learning and teaching practices.

5. Faculty perspectives on teaching at SU

Attendance is required.

• At this follow-up session you will meet with a diverse group of full-time faculty from across our university who teach graduate/law and/or undergraduate courses. Through these conversations with fellow faculty members, you will gain invaluable information about what it's like to teach, work, and thrive at SU.

6. Thriving at SU as a non-tenure-track faculty member

This session is only open to non-tenure-track faculty members. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion specific to the non-tenure-track faculty experience.

7. University rank and tenure panel

All full-time faculty are welcome to attend this event. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion regarding University-level rank and tenure process. Be sure to check your college/school processes first.

a current SU employee, new academic administrator

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI) 

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• We welcome and orient new members to our faculty through an annual New Faculty Institute (NFI), a contractual requirement for new full-time faculty. NFI provides a wonderful opportunity for you to meet new colleagues from across campus, learn about resources and support for faculty, and engage in discussions around teaching, scholarship, and Seattle University's mission. Each year, the two-day NFI program receives positive reviews from faculty participants. Additional information about this year's Institute can be found on the NFI website at www.seattleu.edu/nfi.

2. An ounce of prevention: Advice from the Office of the University Counsel

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• At this follow-up session you will work with the Office of the University Counsel to gain an awareness of the ethical and applied legal context of working in higher education.

3. Faculty Work/Work Balance

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• This session would normally be part of the regular NFI program. Due to the necessity of shortening the program to accommodate virtual delivery, this session has been rescheduled as a follow-up session to take place a few weeks into the Fall Quarter. 

4. Student perspectives on studying at SU

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• At this follow-up session you will have the opportunity to talk to graduate/law and undergraduate students representing a diversity of backgrounds and colleges. These conversations will allow you to gain important insights into "what it's like to be a student at SU" that will help inform your learning and teaching practices.

5. Faculty perspectives on teaching at SU

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

• At this follow-up session you will meet with a diverse group of full-time faculty from across our university who teach graduate/law and/or undergraduate courses. Through these conversations with fellow faculty members, you will gain invaluable information about what it's like to teach, work, and thrive at SU.

6. Thriving at SU as a non-tenure-track faculty member

This session is only open to non-tenure-track faculty members. Attendance is optional if you are non-tenure-track. If you are tenure-track or tenured, you are not eligible to attend.

• A panel discussion specific to the non-tenure-track faculty experience.

7. University rank and tenure panel

All full-time faculty are welcome to attend this event. Attendance is optional.

• A panel discussion regarding University-level rank and tenure process. Be sure to check your college/school processes first.