Welcome to EKU and congratulations on your recent appointment! Below you will find information about our New Faculty Symposium (NFS) that will help to ensure your successful transition to EKU.
Welcome to the EKU New Faculty Symposium
NFS serves several purposes that promote faculty success. It provides new faculty members with information about policies, procedures, and teaching that will impact your work in the classroom and beyond. In addition, NFS offers new faculty opportunities to connect with EKU colleagues, leaders, and staff while also providing an overview of the many professional and faculty development resources and opportunities available throughout the year.
Mid-year faculty hires (those beginning their appointment in January or during the academic year) should plan to attend NFS the following August.
2025 New Faculty Symposium
Dates: August 5-8, 2025
2025 NFS Attendance Confirmation
2024 New Faculty Symposium Program [The 2025 program will be available in spring 2025].
In addition to the New Faculty Symposium, the New Faculty Seminar takes place on the first Friday of each month (12:00-1:30pm in the Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning). The schedule will be provided during the New Faculty Symposium and is available here.
Part-Time New Faculty
Part-time new faculty are encouraged to attend the New Faculty Symposium and the monthly New Faculty Seminars. Please register for the New Faculty Symposium using the link above. All part-time new faculty will also receive an email inviting them to the seminars that contains a registration link. New Faculty Seminar videos and resources will be provided to part-time faculty. Part-time new faculty also have access to the Part-Time New Faculty program and resources.
NFS Resources and Handouts
Please note that the resources and handouts below are provided here for your convenience. A small number of related handouts will also be available during NFS; the Resource Showcase will have additional materials from a variety of groups and departments. For new myEKU users, please follow this link for more information on accessing your account.
New Faculty Information
The Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning is located within EKU’s historic John Grant Crabbe Library, room 318.
Contact
Dr. Russell Carpenter
Assistant Provost & Professor of English