Welcome new colleagues! Prior to each fall and spring term, The Center for Teaching and Learning hosts New Faculty Orientation (NFO) programs for full-time and adjunct faculty who are joining the faculty in the upcoming semester. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other new faculty, as well as to learn about relevant policies, procedures, and programs to support your teaching, research and community engagement at Marshall.
We have also developed a special page, New Faculty Resources, to help you get settled on campus and in the community. On this page, you will find a link to Arriving Employee Information on the Human Resource Services website to guide you through necessary steps to get started as a new Marshall employee, including links to HR forms and how to obtain your University ID, parking permit, and computer account. You will also find quick reference links for information about the community.
Please let us know how we can help you during your transition. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Fall 2026 NFO
When: August 10-11, 2026 | 8:00-5:00
Where: Drinko Library Room 349
Registration: Required
The fall New Faculty Orientation program is open to new full-time and adjunct faculty who are beginning in the upcoming fall semester, as well as those who were not able to attend the previous program in January. There will be information about university policies and resources that you will find helpful as you begin your teaching at Marshall. By registering for NFO, you will automatically be registered for TRACE Tuesday.
Facilitators: April Fugett & Jamie Warner
Agenda, Monday – August 10, 2026
| 08:00-09:00 | Welcome |
| 09:15-09:45 | Academic Policies |
| 10:00-11:15 | Information, Resources, and Risk Management |
| 11:15-12:00 | Junior Faculty Q & A Panel |
| 12:00-01:00 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 01:00-01:30 | Essential Systems and Tools |
| 01:30-02:00 | Introduction to Curricular Technologies |
| 02:15-03:45 | Understanding Your Students and Student Services |
| 04:00-04:15 | Class Picture |
| 04:15-05:00 | Day 1 Ready Skills and Q & A |
| 06:00-07:30 | Faculty Picnic (see flyer) |
Agenda, Tuesday – August 11, 2026
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Spring 2027 NFO
Look for information about the Spring 2026 NFO in December!
Please let us know if you have any questions!
April Fugett
Executive Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
fugett5@marshall.edu
304-696-5268