Welcome - the Office of Faculty Affairs is so excited you are joining us! You may already know your way around KU or you may still be wondering what a Jayhawk is. Either way, there are plenty of helpful people and offices (including ours), that are more than happy to help you with any and all questions you have as you begin your journey as a KU faculty member.

You will be hearing from us over the summer as we share small steps you can take to ensure you are set up for success in your first semester. We will share opportunities to connect and learn in the months leading up to our main event: New Faculty Orientation. Go ahead and save the date for that below!

View this short video from Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer, welcoming you to KU!

Each week this summer, we will share a bit more about our office and when/how you might interact with us during your faculty journey. One of our main initiatives is providing opportunities for faculty growth and development through our programming. All of our faculty development programming can be found on our faculty development and growth page. While this programming is available to faculty in various career stages, our New Faculty programming is created with you in mind! You can find programming specific to New Faculty on our New Faculty page, and below. We will continue to highlight New Faculty programming throughout the summer in this weekly newsletter. 

Amy Mendenhall,
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Mary Banwart, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Mentoring, and Growth

Meagan Patterson, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Policy & Faculty Recognition

Robin Lehman, Director of Faculty Recognition & Awards

Liz Barton,
Strategic Initiatives & Communications Manager

Sean Hill,
Faculty Appointment Coordinator

Yolanda Huggins, Executive Associate

Katie Williams, Program Coordinator

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 install Zoom on your device? Visit here. 

Upcoming Drop-In sessions:

Thursday, June 12 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST) (come and go)

Drop In: Faculty Relocation & Dual Career with Human Resources

Wednesday, July 30 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. (CST) (come and go)

Drop In: The KU Faculty Experience (meet the Office of Faculty Affairs team!)

If you are interested in our upcoming "How to at KU" sessions, please register ahead of time, so we can prepare!

Upcoming "How to at KU" sessions:

Thursday, June 26 from 11:00-12:00 p.m. (CST) 

Tuesday, July 22 from 12:00- 1:00 p.m. (CST)

Thursday, Aug. 7 from 12-1:00 p.m. (CST) 

How to at KU: Setting up Your Lab

How to at KU: Setting up Your Course with Accessibility in Mind

How to at KU: Setting up Your KU Benefits

Save the date for New Faculty Orientation:
August 11& 12!

Our New Faculty Orientation 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 the Wednesday morning (Aug. 13). Join us for coffee and donuts, and a guided tour to learn more about our beautiful campus.

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