New Faculty Programs

Assisting new faculty in making a successful transition to Butler is one of the most important responsibilities of the faculty development.

Orientation

These first two days are designed to help new faculty feel more knowledgeable about the university and prepared to start their new roles at Butler.

Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 – New Faculty Orientation (NFO)
Full-day sessions that introduce faculty to important individuals and offices and providing resources and guidance for preparing your courses and being a successful instructor.

2024 New Faculty Orientation schedule coming soon!

New Faculty Enrichment Series

The New Faculty Enrichment Series (NFES) offers a series of networking, professional development, and mentoring activities focused on topics especially valuable for faculty during their first year on campus. All new Butler faculty members (including those in a new faculty position) are encouraged to participate.

Visit the Calendar of Events page for information on workshops offered as part of this series, as well as other professional development opportunities coordinated through the Center for Faculty Excellence.

Email notices will be sent to new faculty prior to each date with descriptions, locations, and RSVP instructions.  For more information, contact facultyexcellence@butler.edu

To request disability-related accommodations or inquire about accessibility, please contact facultyexcellence@butler.edu. Please allow two weeks’ advance notice in order to allow adequate time to make arrangements. Although attempts will be made to honor accommodation requests with less notice, it cannot be guaranteed that without two weeks’ notice a reasonable accommodation can be provided.