Faculty Success Series

New Faculty Orientation 
August 14 and August 15, 2024
Location: SHED, Building 11 & Wallace Library
As a new faculty member you are joining a community of outstanding and accomplished faculty during an exciting time. Visit the New Faculty Orientation website for the schedule and supplemental resources. New full-time faculty will receive an invitation in their email in mid-July. Email FCDS@rit.edu if you are a full-time new faculty member and have not yet receivd an invitation.
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Research & Scholarship at RIT for New Faculty
September 18, 2024 10-11 am (Zoom)
Audience: New Faculty
> Register - You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
Engage with RIT’s Vice President of Research, Ryne Raffaelle, as he discusses some of the resources provided from his division. Learn more about the role of new faculty conducting research and scholarly inquiry that includes applying for grants. See how support from Sponsored Research Services may assist with proposal preparation and writing, developing a budget, submitting a proposal, and research compliance issues along with guidance on sponsor requirements and deadlines.
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Grant Writing Strategies for Lecturers’ & Adjunct Professional Development Grants
October 8, 2024 2-3 pm (Zoom)
Audience: Lecturers (lecturers, senior lecturers, principal lecturers)/Adjunct instructors 
> Register - You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
Interested in applying for one of Faculty Career Development’s mini-grants for Lecturers or Adjuncts?  Join us at an information session to learn how to write an appealing, yet succinct “Project/Activity Description” and “Impact Statement.” We will share strategies and tips on how to apply for a RIT mini-grant from the Office of Faculty Affairs.
Facilitated by:
- Heidi Nickisher, PhD, Principal Lecturer in CAD and Faculty Associate for Non-Tenure Track Faculty
- Anne Marie Canale, EdD, Sr. Faculty Career Development Consultant, Office of Faculty Affairs
- Cheryl Herdklotz, PhD, Sr. Faculty Career Development Consultant, Office of Faculty Affairs
Details on Office of Faculty Affairs grants may be found here. 
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Introduction to RIT Research Computing 
October 17, 2024 1-2 pm (Zoom)
Audience: All Faculty
> Register - You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
This session will introduce you to the RIT Research Computing team and its resources. We will go over who is on the team, the resources available to researchers, and the services we provide. If you need computational resources for your research or are interested in how Research Computing can assist you with your research, attend this session and learn more about Research Computing at RIT! 
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Communication Bridge: Navigating Deaf Inclusion in the Classroom
December 5, 2024 10-11 am, McKenzie Commons (Liberal Arts Hall)
Audience: All Faculty
> Click here to register
Join us for an insightful workshop addressing the challenges of the unexpected. In this session, discover essential tips and effective strategies to overcome communication barriers when faced with the scenario of having deaf or hard-of hearing students on the first day of the semester, without access service providers. Learn how to create an inclusive environment and ensure effective communication in your class. Be prepared to bridge the gap and foster an inclusive learning experience for all. 
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Promotion Series: Preparing for Tenure Review (Zoom)
November 22, 10-11:30 am (Zoom)
Audience: Pre-tenure faculty
> Click here to register
Pre-tenure faculty are invited to an information session and panel discussion to learn more about preparing a strong tenure dossier. The session will begin with comments from Provost Prabu David followed by a presentation from Dr. Laverne McQuiller Williams, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, on the tenure review process and policies, followed by a panel discussion with colleagues who have earned tenure.
To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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For more information or to share suggestions for faculty programs/events contact FCDS@rit.edu.

Coming soon!

New Faculty Orientation (on campus)
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Gosnell Hall (Building 08) Auditorium (A-300)
As a new faculty member you are joining a community of outstanding and accomplished faculty during an exciting time. Visit the New Faculty Orientation website for the schedule and supplemental resources. New full-time faculty will receive an invitation in their email in mid-July. 

Research & Scholarship at RIT for New Faculty - Ryne Raffaelle  
September 12, 2023, 10:30-11:30 am
Liberal Arts Hall (LBR), Stan McKenzie Commons Room 1251
> Register

Engage with RIT’s Vice President of Research, Ryne Raffaelle, as he discusses some of the resources provided from his division. Learn more about the role of new faculty conducting research and scholarly inquiry that includes applying for grants. See how support from Sponsored Research Services may assist with proposal preparation and writing, developing a budget, submitting a proposal, and research compliance issues along with guidance on sponsor requirements and deadlines. Although this session is primarily designed for tenured and tenure-track faculty, all faculty are welcome to attend in order to gain a better understanding of scholarship at RIT.
To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

Promotion Series: Preparing for Tenure Review (Zoom)
December 1, 2023, 10:00-11:30 am
> Register
You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop. 

Pre-tenure faculty are invited to an information session and panel discussion to learn more about preparing a strong tenure dossier. The session will begin with comments from our Provost followed by a presentation from Dr. Laverne McQuiller Williams, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, on the tenure review process and policies, followed by a panel discussion with colleagues who have earned tenure. To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

Communication Bridge: Navigating Deaf Inclusion in the Classroom
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 10-11 AM
Mosaic Center/SAU - 2510 
Audience: All Faculty 
> Register  

Join us for an insightful workshop addressing the challenges of the unexpected. In this session you will discover essential tips and strategies to overcome communication barriers when faced with the scenario of having deaf or hard-of hearing students on the first day of the semester without access service providers. Learn how to create an inclusive environment and ensure effective communication in your class. Be prepared to bridge the gap and foster an inclusive learning experience for all!  To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

Preparation for Promotion:  Lecturers & Sr. Lecturers (Zoom)
Friday, January 26, 2024, 10:00-11:30 am
> Register  You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.

Are you a lecturer or senior lecturer planning to pursue promotion in the near future? Join Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Laverne McQuiller Williams for a discussion on how to present a strong promotion case. The presentation is followed by a panel of colleagues who have experience with the promotion process. If you are curious about strategies used in pulling together a strong promotion package and would like suggestions on creating a narrative to address promotion guidelines, you won’t want to miss this session!  To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

Meet & Greet Your Faculty Associates
Friday, February 9, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm
Bower Makerspace/SHED (Room 1300)
> Click here to RSVP. 

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Career Development invite you to join us for a meet & greet with the Faculty Associates for Women, AALANA, and Non-Tenure faculty and enjoy some refreshments. Find out how the Faculty Associates provide leadership and support for all faculty so they can succeed at RIT.  

Mid-Tenure Review Information Session & Faculty Panel Discussion (Zoom)
Friday, February 23, 10:00-11:30 am
> Register  You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.

Tenure-track faculty are invited to join colleagues at the annual Mid-Tenure Review information session and panel discussion where you can ask questions about requirements for the mid-tenure review and learn about this important process from Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Laverne McQuiller Williams. The presentation is followed by a panel of colleagues who have earned tenure. To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

Preparation for Promotion: Associate Professor to Full Professor (Zoom)
Friday, March 22, 10-11:30 am
> Register  You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
Are you an associate professor planning to pursue promotion to full professor in the near future? Join Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Laverne McQuiller Williams for a discussion on how to present a strong promotion case. A panel discussion will follow with colleagues who have experience with the promotion process. If you are curious about strategies used in pulling together a strong promotion package and would like suggestions on creating a narrative to address promotion guidelines, you won’t want to miss this session! To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

Celebration of Teaching and Scholarship Ceremony
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 4:30 PM
Ingle Auditorium, with a reception immediately following in the adjacent Fireside Lounge (SAU)
Join the campus community at the Celebration of Teaching and Scholarship to recognize RIT’s outstanding faculty, staff, and students for their excellence in innovation, teaching, and developing the next generation of leaders.  Meet the 2024 recipients of our Excellence in Mentoring Award!

Personal Branding + Pedagogy Virtual Workshop with guest author Dr. Hume Johnson
Wednesday, April 17, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
> Register You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
Brought to you by the Faculty Associate for AALANA Faculty, Nickesia Gordon, Associate Professor, CLA
This interactive workshop will explore the concept of personal branding for educators and provide practical strategies for faculty members to cultivate a strong and authentic personal brank and leverage their own unique identities to create a more engaging and effective classroom experience. First 10 registrations will get a free copy of Dr. Johnson's book, Brand You.

End-of-Year Faculty Celebration
Friday, April 26, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bower Makerspace/SHED (Room 1300)
> Register 
All faculty are cordially invited to our End-of-Year Faculty Celebration on April 26. Stop in for a few minutes or stay for a while, just be sure to RSVP by April 15. Your hosts: Your Hosts: Faculty Associates Nickesia Gordon (CLA), Malar Hirudayaraj (SCB), Heidi Nickisher (CAD) and the Office of Faculty Affairs/Faculty Career Development. 
Light refreshments will be available. Interpreters will be present.