Last week more than 30 new faculty members met with faculty, staff and students to explore the roles, responsibilities, and possibilities of their new positions at New Faculty Orientation. More than 80 individuals from the campus community contributed as presenters, facilitators, or networking partners. The three-day event included a campus network fair which drew presenters from 35  campus units and services, as well as working sessions on research, teaching, service, working in academia,  facilitated with the help of faculty from across campus.

One new feature this year was “one-minute elevator pitches” by new faculty members, who took the opportunity to introduce themselves and their work to their new colleagues. Slides prepared by new faculty presenters have been uploaded to the Provost’s Office website for those interested in learning more about their new colleagues.  “This event was a lot of fun,” noted provost Douglas Kneale, “the breadth and depth of our new colleagues’ work is truly impressive, and there were many intriguing areas of possible connection across their areas of research and creative activity. We are truly thrilled to be welcoming these talented scholars to campus.” 

The event was capped off with an optional walking tour of Detroit facilitated by faculty member Dale Jacobs and CTL Director of Teaching and Learning Development, Erika Kustra.

For a full list of new faculty orientation participants visit: http://www1.uwindsor.ca/provost/nfo2017