For New Faculty
New Faculty Orientation
Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Lowell and to the River Hawks Community!
You are now part of a university with tremendous positive momentum and a future filled with unlimited possibilities for all. We are invested in your success and look forward to your engagement in the academic learning and scholarly environment at UMass Lowell. Our two-day New Faculty Orientation is a university-led program which complements the orientations and welcome events held by your individual college and department and is designed to introduce you to one another and to key resources and individuals on campus.
The 2024-2025 New Faculty Orientation schedule is below! We look forward to welcoming you to your new home!
Agenda
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Noon-1 p.m. | North and South Campus Tour |
| 1-1:25 p.m. | Arrivals and Lunch |
| 1:25-1:30 p.m. | Welcome VP Academic Affairs |
| 1:30-1:45 p.m. | Research Support and Development |
| 1:45-2:15 p.m. | Faculty Lightning Talks Introductions |
| 2:15-2:30 p.m. | Promotion and Tenure Highlights |
| 2:30-2:45 p.m. | Coffee Break |
| 2:45-3 p.m. | ADVANCE Office for Faculty Equity and Resilience (OFER) Intro |
| 3-4:15 p.m. | UMentor Workshop |
| 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Welcome to UMass Lowell Reception |
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Massachusetts Society of Professors (MSP) and United Auto Workers (UAW) Unions Concurrent Meetings |
| 9:30-10 a.m. | Welcome and Academic Affairs Overview, Vice President (VP) Academic Affairs |
| 10-10:15 a.m. | Mental Health and Awareness |
| 10:15–10:30 a.m. | Disability Services |
| 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Human Resources Overview |
| 10:45-11 a.m. | Student Engagement / Multicultural Affairs |
| 11-11:30 a.m. | Registrar Introduction |
| 11:30 a.m. - Noon | Center for Learning, Advising and Student Success AND Lunch |
| Noon–12:30 p.m. | Information Technology (IT): Software, Services and Activities |
| 12:30-1 p.m. | Blackboard / Learning Management System (LMS) Introduction |
| 1-1:30 p.m. | Individual Assistance (IT and Human Resources) |