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 Three weeks past new faculty orientation…two weeks into teaching…how are things going?
How did you start? A grand plan for research, a CTL framework for your course, or a constant scramble. It doesn’t matter. Now is the time to consciously think about how you will budget your time--your most precious asset.
On a calendar, a spreadsheet, or a planning app: block out any synchronous class times or office hours, your department and school meetings. Tally up time you need for grading, student correspondence, and preparing class content and activities (in October and November, it’s time to work on spring!). Consider your commute if you teach in-person, your family needs, and your sanity. And then, block out very specific allowance—dates and times--for research, background reading, and exploratory meetings with mentors and potential collaborators. During September and October, keep watch on how much time these ACTUALLY take, and be prepared to revisit your plans in November.
That’s the life of a faculty member: planning what you need to do, in the time you actually have.
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As a faculty member, you receive a high amount of communication. Here is a quick list of messages that will regularly hit your inbox that provide COVID-19 practice updates and content that will be helpful in your journey at IUPUI, especially as a new faculty member!
Fall 2020 Updates
- University and IUPUI campus leadership will provide updates as necessary via email regarding any changes to the academic calendar, on-campus activity, academic matters, and other COVID-19 related issues.
- Previous statements have been saved to this page.
- Information specific to fall 2020 is updated here.
Traditional Faculty Content
- New Faculty Notes: The Office of Academic Affairs sends a just-in-time monthly newsletter with topics that will cover campus faculty resources and breakdown what is most helpful to focus on given the time in the academic year.
- Inside IUPUI: News at IUPUI will send regular communication specific to faculty staff.
- Faculty Newsletter: The Office of Academic Affairs send a monthly newsletter to faculty to share messages from Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Kathy Johnson and summarize IUPUI Faculty Council updates.
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Check out the Office of Academic Affairs website for responses to common questions faculty members may have during the fall 2020 semester.
If you have questions that are not answered on this web page, please send them to ude[dot]iupui[at]aao.
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Need-to-Know for New Faculty
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The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer is hosting a series of monthly town halls. These town halls will cover a wide range of topics and answer question in order to promote faculty well-being during the 2020-21 academic year.
This website provides information on all faculty town halls and registration for the upcoming webinar on September 15.
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The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) is a national organization that supports the development and advancement of faculty, from graduate school to administration and all levels in between. NCFDD offers on-demand, online mentoring support through a broad range of tools proven to increase productivity. Membership includes access to the popular Monday Motivator newsletter, live and recorded webinars, a private discussion forum, and peer mentorship. In addition, the Office of Academic Affairs partners with the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and academic units to sponsor faculty participation in NCFDD’s fall and spring Faculty Success Programs, which offer virtual, coaching and peer support to tenure-track and tenured faculty as they progress toward tenure and promotion.
IUPUI has an NCFDD institutional membership that faculty members can register for at this site.
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The Forum Network is a site available to IUPUI, IUPUC, and IU Fort Wayne faculty members that houses plenty of resources for professional development and connections to campus units to offer even more support.
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Three weeks past new faculty orientation…two weeks into teaching…how are things going?
As a faculty member, you receive a high amount of communication. Here is a quick list of messages that will regularly hit your inbox that provide COVID-19 practice updates and content that will be helpful in your journey at IUPUI, especially as a new faculty member!