NFI Events
Please contact Andie Faber at afaber@ksu.edu if you have any questions.
Fall 2026 Events
Event 1: New Faculty Orientation
Tuesday, August 18, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
- We will have morning information sessions from key units on campus to help you start the semester off on the right foot!
- After our morning sessions, join us for lunch and some words from the president, followed by a special K-State experience.
- Following lunch, we’ll all walk over to Hale Library to explore our resources fair in Hale 181 and find drop-in instructional support in Hale 107, where you can stop by with questions or just browse the support available. Get help with:
- Syllabus development / review / feedback
- Course design and development
- Increasing accessibility in your course design and materials
- Navigating Canvas
- Using Mediasite and other video content
- Technology platforms and tools
- We’ll conclude the day with a final orientation session at 3 pm in Hale 581.
Event 2: Mentorship Mapping
Tuesday, September 15 @ noon on Zoom (RSVP to receive Zoom link)
- Join us as we explore strategies and resources to effectively cultivate your network of mentors and collaborators. Developing your professional network accelerates professional growth, provides diverse perspectives, and offers essential support when navigating career challenges.
- We really appreciate an RSVP!
Event 3: Engaging with Community Engaged Teaching & Research
Tuesday, October 20 @ noon on Zoom (RSVP to receive Zoom link)
- Several of our K-State Strategic Imperatives focus on applied learning and community partnerships! Join campus community leaders in Extension & Engagement and Community Engaged/Applied Learning for a discussion about support available to help you connect your teaching and/or research to these K-State Imperatives.
- We really appreciate an RSVP!
Event 4: Navigating Annual Review, Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion
Tuesday, November 17 @ noon on Zoom (RSVP to receive Zoom link)
- Join Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Marci R. McMahon and a panel of our campus community members for a conversation about navigating the faculty evaluation process, including annual evaluation, reappointment, tenure, and promotion. We’ll discuss strategies for preparing your materials and writing effective narratives that highlight your contributions to K-State, your academic field, and society. Whether you are tenure-track, teaching-track, or a visiting faculty member, this event will have information for you!
- We really appreciate an RSVP!
Event 5: Make Your Spring Semester Plan!
Tuesday, December 15 @ noon on Zoom (RSVP to receive Zoom link)
- Gear up for the spring semester by identifying your top priorities and creating a realistic plan to support productivity without burnout.
- We really appreciate an RSVP!
Past Events
Spring 2026
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- Join us on Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. in Hale 581 for the Ins and Outs of Academic Publishing. In this session, you’ll hear from colleagues about their experience with the publishing process, contributing to and editing an edited volume. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet with representatives from the University Press of Kansas, librarians from the Open Publishing Exchange, and other university leadres in academic publishing. Light refreshments will be provided!
- 📍 Place: Hale Library 581
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 7th
- ⏰ Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- 🔗 Link: We really appreciate an RSVP!
- Join us on Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. in Hale 581 for the Ins and Outs of Academic Publishing. In this session, you’ll hear from colleagues about their experience with the publishing process, contributing to and editing an edited volume. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet with representatives from the University Press of Kansas, librarians from the Open Publishing Exchange, and other university leadres in academic publishing. Light refreshments will be provided!