CETL supports faculty new to USI through programs specifically designed for new faculty success. These programs and resources complement programs that colleges and other units offer.
2025 New Faculty Orientation
Details about the 2025 New Faculty Orientation will be updated during the summer. NFO will be held on Wednesday-Friday, August 6-8, 2025. Faculty who will be joining USI in Summer 2025 or have joined during Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 will receive email communications from CETL with details.
2024 New Faculty Orientation
The following information is included for reference since the 2025 NFO plans will be similar.
NFO Agenda New Faculty Checklist
New Faculty Introductions Name-Photo Quick Reference
Message to new faculty members:
We are excited that you will be joining the USI community! The Office of the Provost, Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL), and Human Resources invite you to participate in New Faculty Orientation. During this three-day program, you will learn about USI, meet members of the USI community, and initiate your path toward success in your new faculty role at USI.
- Wednesday, August 7 at 9-11:45 am: Human Resources Orientation for new employees | Wright WA1 (formerly Forum 1)
This session is for new employees who have not attended an HR orientation. - Wednesday, August 7 at 12-4 pm: New Faculty Orientation Welcome
Lunch and a visit to Historic New Harmony; transportation will be provided. Hosted by the Provost's Office and Historic New Harmony. - Thursday and Friday, August 8 and 9 at 9 am-3 pm: New Faculty Orientation | BE 0035
New/recent Adjunct Instructors are invited to attend the sessions on August 9.
- Business/office casual, in recognition of the potential for summer weather (hot outdoors and potentially cold indoors)
- Comfortable walking shoes on Wednesday afternoon in Historic New Harmony
- Professional attire for your headshot photo
- Campus map
- Parking:
- 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.
- New Faculty Orientation: August 7-9, 2024
- 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 USI.
- Faculty Planning Calendar: Important dates related to teaching, students, and faculty activities (Excel file for 2023-24)
- Faculty Resources Directory
- Programs and services to support teaching and scholarship
- CETL Library
- Individual Consultations