New Faculty Orientation

On behalf of the academic leadership team in the Office of Faculty Success at SMU, we would like to welcome you to our community. We look forward to seeing you at the New Faculty Orientation where our new faculty can meet and learn from our current faculty and staff about resources and life at the University. 


Schedule for Orientation

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast provided 
 9-9:15 a.m. Welcome to SMU from Provost Elizabeth Loboa 
 9:15-9:30 a.m. An Overview of SMU Undergraduate Students and Student Life 
 9:30-10 a.m. Faculty Communities & Connections: Faculty Senate, Diversity Office, Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life 
 10-10:45 a.m. Faculty Wellbeing, Supports, and Resources  
 10:45-11 a.m. Coffee/tea break  
 11-11:30 a.m. Office of Institutional Access and Equity 
 11:30-12 p.m. SMU Libraries: Teaching and Research Support 
 12-12:30 p.m. Lunch provided
 12:30-1:20 p.m. Digital Connections: Partnering with Academic Technology Directors  
 1:30-2:20 p.m. Breakout Session One (choose one option from the two below)
  Option A: Graduate, Research, and Awards Support at SMU  
  Option B: Hands-on Technology Workshops  
2:20-3:20 p.m. Breakout Session two (choose one option from the two below)  
  Option A: Teaching Support through the SMU Center for Teaching Excellence 
  Option B: Special Session for Cluster Hire Faculty  
 3:30-3:45 p.m. Closing Comments 

More Information

More information and an RSVP link will be sent to new faculty via email. If you have any questions, please reach out to facultysuccess@smu.edu.