The 2024 New Faculty Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ohio Union. An agenda for the event can be found below.
Register for New Faculty Orientation
New faculty can receive continued support by attending ongoing topical workshops in the Faculty Pathways program throughout the academic year.
Email johnson.9545@osu.edu with any questions you may have.
Agenda
8–8:45 a.m. | Check-in
Stop in early to enjoy continental breakfast and access to a free professional headshot
8:45–9:40 a.m. | Welcome and Orientation Overview
Introduction to Faculty Affairs
Patrick Louchouarn, senior vice provost for faculty
Supporting Faculty Across Their Career Lifespan
Kaprea Johnson, associate vice provost for faculty development & recognition
Interfolio, Launching Your First Year and the 90-day "Getting Started" Document
Helen Malone, vice provost for academic policy and faculty resources
Importance of Faculty Connection
Sarah Conley, assistant vice provost for dual careers & faculty relocation
9:45–10:15 a.m. | Creating an Environment for Faculty Success
Important Policies
Jan Neiger, assistant vice provost for academic human resources
Faculty Council
Sara Watson, Faculty Council chair-elect, associate professor
Faculty Ombuds
Mollie Blackburn, faculty ombudsperson, professor
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources and Services
Suzanne Vickers, EAP counselor
10:25–10:55 a.m. | Creating an Environment for Student Success
Rebeka Campos-Astorkiza, student ombudsperson, associate professor
David Graham, assistant vice provost for transition and academic growth
Norman Jones, vice provost and dean for undergraduate education
Stephen Quaye, associate dean for excellence in graduate and postdoctoral training
11–11:40 a.m. | Human Resources and Benefits
Emily Benzle, benefits consultant
Ryan Gregson, benefits consultant
11:40 a.m – 12:10 p.m. | Lunch
12:10–12:45 p.m. | Generative AI Resources, Tips and Policies at the University
Panel discussion with staff from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) and the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
12:50–1:05 p.m. | Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning
Anika Anthony, associate vice provost and director of the Drake Institute
1:15–2 p.m. | Breakout Session 1
Introduction to Research Resources and Sponsored Programs
Cynthia Carnes, senior associate vice president for research operations
Christine Hamble, associate vice president of sponsored programs
Meris Longmeier, head of research services for University Libraries
Developing a Professional Learning Plan for Teaching
Drake Institute
Media Training for Faculty
Joe Camoriano, director for national broadcast media
Jeff Grabmeier, senior director for research communications
2:10–3 p.m. | Breakout Session 2
Community Engagement to Support Research and Learning Excellence
Jason Reece, vice provost for urban research and community engagement
Ryan Schmiesing, senior vice provost for external engagement
Being Strategic About Service
Kaprea Johnson, associate vice provost for faculty development & recognition
Introduction to Inclusive Teaching
Drake Institute
3:10–4 p.m. | Breakout Session 3
Conducting Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and Discipline-based Educational Research
Drake Institute
Mentorship with Graduate Students and Postdocs
James Gentry, director for the office of postdoctoral affairs
Stephen Quaye, associate dean for excellence in graduate and postdoctoral training
Faculty as Entrepreneurs, Inventors and Corporate Partners
Joe Camoriano, director for national broadcast media
Alissa Comella, associate vice president for corporate partnerships
Mike Deverso, senior director for corporate partnerships and economic development
Jeff Grabmeier, senior director for research communications
Cheryl Turnbull, senior director of the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship
3:30–5 p.m. | Campus Resource Fair for Faculty and Students
Being held at Ohio Union, the Resource Fair is an opportunity for faculty to browse and learn about resources available at Ohio State.