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New Faculty Orientation

New, full-time faculty receive a New Faculty Orientation every August. This guide covers important information about this orientation so faculty feel informed and supported.

Room Locations

Here are the current locations for the various sessions. 

  • Monday, August 4th - Norman Center Building, Room 222
  • Tuesday, August 5th - Witchger Engineering Building, Room 193
  • Wednesday, Aug 6th and Thursday, August 7th - Norman Center Building, Room 222
  • Monday, August 11th (HR Orientation) - Norman Center Building, Room 222
  • Friday, August 15th- Faculty Assembly, 9:00am - More information forthcoming.
  • Thursday Fall Development Sessions Starting August 21 will be from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in Witchger Engineering, Room 351. Those at the Indy campus are expected to be at the sessions in person. Connection information (WebEx) will be sent to those at other campuses.

Campus Map

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Detailed Agenda for Intensive Week

The intensive week for the New Faculty Orientation starts two weeks before the fall semester. This detailed agenda is subject to change, as facilitator schedules may change or other unforeseen conflicts may arise. However, we do our best to ensure that this agenda is consistent and accurate so you know what to expect.  We do our best to communicate early and often - changes will be announced in advance. 

COM faculty - please note in the agenda when other activities are planned with your school. 

 

Date

Time

Content

Monday, Aug 4

10:00 – 11:00

Welcome, Overview, & Introductions

11:00 – 12:00

First Day of Class: What to Expect

12:00 – 12:50

Lunch

1:00 – 2:30

Mission and Ministry – Walking Art Tour

2:30 – 3:30

Syllabus Preparation & Canvas Exploration

3:30 – 4:30

Dept. Chair/Dean Meeting (or scheduled at a convenient time)

Tuesday, Aug 5

9:00 – 12:00

Course Prep: Master Class 1 (ACP)

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:30

Course Prep: Master Class 1 (ACP)

2:45 – 3:30

Optional: Campus Tour

Wednesday, Aug 6

9:00 – 12:00

Course Prep: Master Class 2 – Design Document (COM faculty - Other activities with your school)

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00

Course Prep: Master Class 2 – Design Document (COM faculty - Other activities with your school)

2:00 – 2:45

Overview of Faculty Assembly / Governance

Thursday, Aug 7

9:00 – 12:00

Course Prep: Canvas Course Support for Different Levels  (COM faculty - Other activities with your school)

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 2:45

Course Prep: Canvas Course Advanced Tips and Questions Answered (COM faculty - Other activities with your school)

3:00 – 4:00

Meet and Greet Fun – Campus Contacts and Others

Friday, Aug 8

9:00 – 3:00

Open: Course Design Mentorship in CTL (Library)

Monday, Aug 11

8:30 – 12:00

Marian University Employee Orientation by Human Resources

Tuesday, Aug 12

9:00 – 3:00

Open: Course Design Mentorship in CTL (Library)

Wednesday, Aug 13

9:30 – 3:00

Community Day and Tools for Teaching Event

Thursday, Aug 14

9:00 – 3:00

Open: Course Design Mentorship in CTL (Library)

Friday, Aug 15

9:00

Faculty Assembly

Fall 2025 Development Sessions

Ongoing development sessions are held on Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm during the fall and spring semesters. Location and access information provided in the NFO Canvas Course. Please note that this agenda is subject to change based on facilitator availability or other unforeseen conflicts.

Date

Content

August 21

Support from Library Staff

August 28

Student Success and Engagement

September 4

Tour to Clare Hall (Personalized Learning Center (PLC), student mental health, etc) (COM faculty - other activities with your school)

September 11

No Meeting

September 18

Student Mental Health

September 25

The Exchange, Academic Engagement, Educational Technology, & Academic Commons

During the second half of the fall semester,
schedule a time for your chair to observe your teaching and provide feedback.

October 2

No Meeting: Mid-terms

October 9

No Meeting: Opportunity to Attend Research and Scholarship Open House

October 16

Course Evaluations and MU Student Demographic

October 23

Mission and Ministry - St. Joseph Chapel (vocation exploration)

October 30

Mission and Ministry - Mass explained

November 6

No Meeting

November 13

Fall Celebration with Campus Contacts and

Teaching Squares Kickoff (let’s compare schedules)

Spring 2026 Development Sessions

Ongoing development sessions are held on Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm during the fall and spring semesters. Location and access information provided in the NFO Canvas Course. Please note that this agenda is subject to change based on facilitator availability or other unforeseen conflicts.

 

Date

Content

January 8

No Meeting

January 15

Service at the University

January 22

Faculty Success

January 29

Research and Scholarship

February 5

Evaluation Process (Promotion and Tenure)

February 12

Sponsored Research and Grants

February 19

Self-Care

February 26

No Meeting (Teaching Squares Activity)

March 5

No Meeting (Teaching Squares Activity)

March 12

Teaching Squares Debrief

March 19

Integrating St. John’s Bible into Disciplines

March 26

Updates on Master Class 3 (COM faculty - other activities with your school)

April 2

Updates on Master Class 3 (COM faculty - other activities with your school) 

April 9

No Meeting

April 16

Final Celebration and Commencement Expectations,

Scholarship Showcases Across Campus