New Faculty Events 2023 - RSVP

Welcome!

We are delighted to welcome you to Seattle University. Our already exceptional faculty will be enhanced with your arrival.

Below we have outlined several important events for you and further down, you will find an RSVP button to register for these events.

Your sessions depend on your role.

You are new to SU and a(n)...

A) Tenure-track/Tenured Professor (Assistant, Associate, Full): 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. You are not eligible to attend.

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.
B) Teaching Professor (Assistant, Associate, Full): 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.
C) Clinical Professor (Assistant, Associate, Full): 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.
D) Instructor: 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.
E) Visiting Professor (Assistant, Associate, Full): 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.

F) Librarian (Assistant, Associate, Full): 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.
G) 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

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

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.
H) Adjunct Professor: If you are a new part-time faculty member, please contact your college or school to find out about college- or school-specific orientation services available to you. The New Faculty Institute is specifically designed for full-time colleagues. We are currently investigating the possibility of providing a university-level asynchronous orientation to the university for part-time faculty.

You are a current SU employee and...

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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. You are not eligible to attend.

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.
Newly appointed to one of the titles from B–F, above: 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.
Newly appointed as 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 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. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

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

A discussion specific to the term faculty experience.

4. 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.

RSVP

Please use the button below labeled RSVP to register for this year's events. Please note that attendance at certain events is required for some faculty members. You can find more information above, under your personal SU role. If you have additional questions regarding which events you may be required to attend, please contact us at 206-296-2144 or nfi@seattleu.edu.

Your RSVP must be submitted by 9:00 am on Thursday, August 31. These RSVPs are important for planning purposes so that we can help make the New Faculty Institute events as productive and useful for you as possible.

RSVP (opens in a new tab)

We look forward to welcoming you to our community of teachers and learners, scholars and researchers. Our hope is that your first experience of faculty life at Seattle University will be rewarding and engaging.

Sincerely,

Jodi O'Brien, PhD | Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Sociology/College of Arts & Sciences

NFI Planning Team

David Green, PhD (NFI Co-Director) | Center for Faculty Development and International Studies/College of Arts & Sciences

Katherine Raichle, PhD (NFI Co-Director) | Center for Faculty Development and Psychology/College of Arts & Sciences

Brooke Coleman, JD | School of Law

Colette Hoption, PhD | Center for Faculty Development and Management/Albers School of Business & Economics

Ana Rivero, PhD | K-12 Teaching, Learning, & Social Justice/College of Education

Alic Shook, PhD, RN | College of Nursing

Jen Tilghman-Havens, PhD Candidate | Center for Jesuit Education and Theology & Religious Studies/College of Arts & Sciences

Andrea Verdan, PhD | Center for Faculty Development and Chemistry/College of Science & Engineering

New Faculty Events 2023 - RSVP

Welcome!

Your sessions depend on your role.

You are new to SU and a(n)...

A) Tenure-track/Tenured Professor (Assistant, Associate, Full)

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)

Attendance is required.

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

Attendance is required.

3. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. You are not eligible to attend.

4. University rank and tenure panel

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

B) Teaching Professor (Assistant, Associate, Full)

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)

Attendance is required.

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

Attendance is required.

3. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

4. University rank and tenure panel

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

C) Clinical Professor (Assistant, Associate, Full)

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)

Attendance is required.

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

Attendance is required.

3. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

4. University rank and tenure panel

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

D) Instructor

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)

Attendance is required.

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

Attendance is required.

3. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

4. University rank and tenure panel

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

E) Visiting Professor (Assistant, Associate, Full)

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)

Attendance is required.

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

Attendance is required.

3. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

4. University rank and tenure panel

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

F) Librarian (Assistant, Associate, Full)

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)

Attendance is required.

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

Attendance is required.

3. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. Attendance is optional.

4. University rank and tenure panel

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

G) Academic Administrator

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

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

Attendance is optional, but encouraged.

3. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

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

4. University rank and tenure panel

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

H) Adjunct Professor

You are a current SU employee and...

Newly tenure-track

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)

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

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

Attendance is required.

3. Thriving at SU as a term faculty member

This session is only open to term faculty members. You are not eligible to attend.

4. University rank and tenure panel

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

Newly appointed to one of the titles from B–F, above

1. New Faculty Institute (NFI)