New Faculty Institute
About the New Faculty Institute
The New Faculty Institute (NFI) is a year-long professional development community, facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center. Every faculty member who is new to campus, inclusive to all departments and ranks, is invited to participate.
Our goal is to help new campus members acclimate to the Geneseo community and prepare for success in classroom and academic pursuits here.
Format
The NFI meets in person on campus every two weeks during the academic year. Light refreshments are provided.
2025-26 Schedule
Pre-semester Events
| Date & Time | Event | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Aug. 1310:30-11:30am | Campus Walking Tour for New Faculty & Staff | Meet in Doty Hall Lobby | Hosted by the TLC & AdmissionsGet to know the campus on this custom tour led by a student tour guide. We will focus on academic and administrative spaces and campus gathering spots. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for the best experience. |
| Wed. Aug. 1311:30am-1:30pm | Summer Knights Picnic Lunch | Red Jacket Dining Hall | Hosted by the Office of the PresidentFaculty and staff are warmly invited to the annual faculty & staff lunch celebration. To help with food planning, please RSVP by August 6th. |
| Wed. Aug 2010:00-10:25am | Welcome to the New Faculty Institute | Welles 111 (Harding Lounge) | Hosted by the TLCGet to know one another and preview the year-long New Faculty Institute, to start the orientation day activities. |
| Wed. Aug 2010:30-11:50am | New Faculty Orientation & Technology Overview | Welles 123 (hybrid classroom) | Hosted by the TLC & CITMeet with Computing and Information Technology (CIT) staff for an overview of classroom technology, an introduction to Brightspace (Geneseo’s learning management system), and other digital resources. |
| Wed. Aug 2012:00-12:50pm | Welcome Lunch for New Faculty & Staff | Doty 302e(Digital Seminar Room) | Hosted by the TLCFollowing the CIT Information session, enjoy lunch with new faculty, deans, the Provost, and departmental mentor colleagues. |
| Wed. Aug 201:00-4:00pm | Academic Affairs Retreat | TBD | Hosted by the Office of the Provost Convene with the division in preparation for the start of Fall 25. |
| Thurs. Aug 2111:00am-12:00pm | New Student Convocation | Wadsworth Auditorium | Hosted by the Office of the PresidentJoin colleagues, incoming students, and their families as the students are formally inducted into our learning community. |
| Fri. Aug 223:00-4:15pm | Opening Convocation | Alice Austin Theater, Brodie Hall 248 | Hosted by the Office of the PresidentOfficially welcome the beginning of the new academic year with campus faculty and staff colleagues. |
Fall Semester Events
NFI meetings will be held bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30pm. The first meeting in Fall semester will be Wednesday, September 3rd.
| Date & Time | Event | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Sept 34:15-5:30pm | Settling In | Erwin 206 | Discussion about how the year is starting off, and what our priorities will be together this year |
| Wed. Sept 174:15-5:30pm | Mentoring | Erwin 206 | We’ll be joined by TLC faculty mentors from current and previous years |
| Wed. Oct 14:15-5:30pm | Accessibility Services | Erwin 206 | With guests Amy Fisk, Director of Accessibility Services, and Anjali Shiyamsaran, Digital Accessibility Analyst |
| Wed. Oct 154:15-5:30pm | Advising | Erwin 206 | With guest Alexandra Rouse, Director of the Office of Advising |
| Wed. Oct 294:15-5:30pm | Registration & Scheduling | Erwin 206 | With guest Keely Bielat Soltow, College Registrar |
| Wed. Nov 124:15-5:30pm | Successes and Challenges | Erwin 206 | Discussion about how the first semester has been so far. What’s worked, and what still needs work? What questions do we still have? |
| Wed. Nov 264:15-5:30pm | THANKSGIVING | — | No meeting. Enjoy the holiday! |
| Wed. Dec 34:15-5:30pm | Student Counseling Services | Erwin 206 | With guest Jaime Castillo, Director of Counseling Services |
Spring Semester Events
The spring schedule is under development, and will be available by January, 2026.