You may be wondering, "where do I park on my first day?" or "have I completed all the necessary paperwork to get started?" We know that starting in a new role can be daunting, but we are here to help! Reach out to us at any time if you have questions.

We hope this checklist will be helpful in taking some next steps to ensure you are all set for day one:

✅ Set up your KU email

✅ Know where to find key information

✅ Register now for New Faculty Orientation which takes place on August 17 and 18

✅ Join us for Early Career Faculty Events

✅ Continue to be on the lookout for these weekly emails and reach out to us at facultyaffairs@ku.edu with any questions you have along the way!

Still wondering what a Jayhawk really is? Watch this video to learn more about our beloved mascot, the Jayhawk (and Baby Jay)!

The Office of Faculty Affairs centers our work on three priorities: Faculty Advancement & Recognition, Faculty Development & Growth, and Faculty Relations & Policy.

All of our programming, such as our drop-in hours and New Faculty Orientation (to register, see below), are a part of our faculty development & growth priority. We support faculty in their career development at every stage through our Faculty in Conversation series, Faculty Workshop Series, and Faculty Leadership Development.

Specific to New Faculty, this fall we are offering New Faculty Mentor Groups. Join a mentor group to engage in small group connections and discussions centered on what it means to be a new faculty member at KU.  And this spring, we will host our annual Early Career Faculty Foundation Series, where faculty in their first five years at KU come together for a day of learning centered on instruction and innovation, research and discovery, and preparing for your early career milestones. Details on our New and Early Career programming can be found on our Early Career Faculty Foundations page.

Other programming you will want to take advantage of includes writing sessions and Faculty Learning Circles throughout the semester as part of our Faculty in Conversation Series and KU Faculty Development Academies week, which takes place every May, after finals.

Continue to check this weekly email update and our Faculty Development and Growth website for new and upcoming programming!

Have questions before the semester begins? Get a head start with our Drop-In and "How to at KU" sessions.

All summer Drop-In and OFA "How to at KU" sessions are virtual and will feature an expert(s) on the topic who is available to answer any questions you might have and help you get started in planning for your fall semester.

No registration is required for Drop-Ins; simply join any of these meetings from Zoom! Need to connect to Zoom through your KU account? Visit here. 

Upcoming Drop-In sessions:

Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST) (come and go)

Drop In: Relocation & Dual Career Services

Tuesday, July 14 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST) (come and go)

Drop In: Office of Faculty Affairs

Monday, July 20 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST) (come and go)

Drop In: International Affairs

If you are interested in our upcoming "How to at KU" sessions, please register ahead of time so we can prepare! Our summer How to series will help you become an expert at Canvas, our online learning management system, and make sure your courses are set up with accessibility in mind.

Upcoming "How to at KU" sessions:

*TOMORROW* Thursday, June 25 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST)

How to at KU: Introduction to Accessibility and the Student Experience

Thursday, July 9 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST) 

How to at KU: Canvas Course Design and Planning

Thursday, July 16 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST)

How to at KU: Accessibility in Microsoft Products

 Thursday, July 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST) 

How to at KU: Accessibility in Adobe, LaTex, and Unique Software

Thursday, August 6 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST)

How to at KU: Accessibility from a Professional Lens

Save the date for New Faculty Orientation:
August 17 & 18!

Our New Faculty Orientation for full-time faculty takes place over two days and serves as an opportunity to hear from campus leaders; learn more about KU’s students; and become acquainted with key units that support teaching and research, provide course design resources, help with grant writing and funding, and foster professional development. Most importantly, New Faculty Orientation will provide you with a chance to connect with each other. 

Additionally, we are hosting a New Faculty Orientation campus tour on Wednesday morning (Aug. 19). Join us for coffee and donuts, and a guided tour to learn more about our beautiful campus.

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