Goal of the program
Introduce new faculty to a wide range of information, both practical and theoretical, covering topics ranging from how to get direct deposit to how best to engage students in the classroom.
Schedule
August 20 & 21, 2025
Location: Science & Technology Building, Rm 316/317
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Application or nomination, if any. All new faculty (both full- and part-time) are invited.
Outcomes
Attendees should have answers to all of the most common questions about practical and logistical matters, have met the campus leadership team, and been introduced to pedagogical principles that support the teaching mission of Â鶹Íø.
Participant Quotes
"Overall great communication and support systems available at Rider. At this early date it feels like a professional academic institution. Thank you for putting together a great program. All greatly appreciated."
"I appreciate the orientation and it relieves my anxiety as a new faculty. After it, I now have a clearer plan for my course design and pedagogy. Thank you very much for the great orientation."
"I felt this was very helpful, actually, and helped me to already begin to feel a part of the faculty!"