2025 New Faculty Welcome

Event Kickoff; Registration, Resource Fair and Professional Photos 

NCAA Hall of Champions Grand Hall 

Welcome from Leadership and Colleagues 

Jay Gladden, Provost 

Lasana Kazembe, Associate Professor, School of Education 

Latha Ramchand, Chancellor 

Explore Campus and Meet Your Campus Partners 

Experience the university’s vibrant atmosphere with a guided tour featuring key stops: 

• University Hall – the heart of academic leadership
  
  • Office of the Provost: Learn about the promotion and tenure preparation process, including timelines, expectations, and available support. The Provost’s team will share details about upcoming workshops and mentoring opportunities to help guide your academic advancement. 
     
  • Office of Community Engagement: Discover how this office supports faculty in integrating high-impact community practices into their teaching. Learn how these initiatives enhance student learning and success through real-world engagement and partnerships.
• Campus Center – meet with representatives from Student Affairs and Registration Services. They’ll introduce you to the wide range of student support services, co-curricular programs, and enrollment tools that help create a vibrant and inclusive campus environment.
   
• Taylor Hall – At Taylor Hall, you’ll connect with the team from Accessible Education Services to gain a clear understanding of the student ADA accommodation process, how to support students with disabilities, and the resources available. 
• University Library – a central hub for innovation and collaboration. Here, you’ll visit: 
  • The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL): A trusted partner in your professional development, CTL offers workshops, consultations, and resources to help you enhance your teaching and integrate technology effectively into your courses. 
  • Faculty Crossing: A unique, technology-rich collaboration space designed for faculty and teaching staff of all appointments. Part workroom, part café, Faculty Crossing fosters creativity, innovation, and interdisciplinary connection in a welcoming and flexible environment.

Chancellor’s Reception hosted by Latha Ramchand and Jay Gladden 
Herron School of Art + Design, Grand Hall