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.
2026-27 Schedule
Pre-semester Events
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| W 8/12 10:30am | Campus Walking Tour | Get to know the campus in this custom tour led by a student tour guide. We will focus on academic and administrative spaces, as well as campus gathering spots. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for the best experience. |
| W 8/19 9:45am | Welcome to the NFI | Get to know one another and preview the year-long New Faculty Institute, to start the orientation day activities. |
| W 8/19 10:30am | Technology Orientation & Overview | Meet with Computing and Information Technology (CIT) for an overview of classroom technology, an introduction to Brightspace, and other digital resources. |
| W 8/19 12:00 | Welcome Lunch for New Faculty & Mentors | Following the CIT Information session, enjoy lunch with new faculty, deans, department chairs, and the Provost, as well as departmental mentor colleagues. |
| W 8/19 1:00 | Academic Affairs Retreat | Hosted by the Office of the Provost: all faculty & staff in the Academic Affairs division are invited to convene in preparation for Fall ’26. The retreat will include a brief introduction of all new faculty & staff joining us this year. |
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 2nd.
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wed. Sept 2 | Settling In | Discussion about how the year is starting off, and what our priorities will be together this year |
| Wed. Sept 16 | Mentoring | We’ll be joined by TLC faculty mentors from current and previous years |
| Wed. Sept. 30 | TBD | TBD |
| Wed. Oct 14 | Advising | With guest Alexandra Rouse, Director of the Office of Advising |
| Wed. Oct 28 | Registration & Scheduling | With guest Keely Bielat Soltow, College Registrar |
| Wed. Nov 11 | Successes and Challenges | 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 25 | THANKSGIVING | No meeting. Enjoy the holiday! |
| Wed. Dec 2 | TBD | TBD |
Spring Semester Events
The spring schedule will be available by January, 2027.