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September 14, 2021

Newly hired faculty members invited to join New Faculty Institute

Submitted by Tamara Bauer

The New Faculty Institute is a universitywide program hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center to introduce newly hired faculty to K-State's missions of teaching, research and service. The institute provides networking and professional development opportunities to assist new faculty in becoming successful educators and researchers at Kansas State University.

The K-State New Faculty Institute will help participants:

  • Make contact, establish relationships and initiate a professional network with peers and established faculty.
  • Become knowledgeable about Kansas State University.
  • Develop a sense of belonging to the K-State community.
  • Take steps toward successful involvement in K-State's missions of teaching, research and service.
  • Become proactive participants in a lifelong professional development process.

To be added to the listserv and to receive timely updates about the New Faculty Institute, please email Tamara Bauer at tamara@k-state.edu.

Fall events include:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 3-4 p.m., 4-5 p.m.: Getting to know our campus community and campus tour. In-person networking event. 
  • Monday, Oct. 18, from 1-2 p.m.: What do K-State students need from faculty? Student panel and discussion. Virtual event. 
  • Thursday, Nov. 18, from 4-5 p.m.: Getting to know our campus community. In-person networking event. 
  • Tuesday, Dec. 7, from noon to 1 p.m.: Time with Provost Charles Taber. Virtual event. 

For more details and to RSVP, please see the full PDF schedule