Each fall the McGraw Center hosts an orientation session for new junior faculty. During this time new faculty have an opportunity to meet other new faculty, hear suggestions from faculty colleagues on enjoying and excelling at Princeton, including advice on writing grants and getting published, and talk about teaching at Princeton. Staff from the Office of the Dean of the Faculty provide information on the many benefits available to Princeton faculty. Past attendees tell us how much they appreciate this chance not only to find out more about the workings of the University but also to meet colleagues from across the disciplines.
 
Below is the agenda for our upcoming New Faculty Orientation.

New Faculty Orientation
Monday, September 12th, 2011
McGraw Center, 328 Frist Campus Center

9:45-10:10 a.m.: Breakfast, introductions, and welcome
Valerie Smith, Dean of the College and Carol Porter, Director of the McGraw Center

10:15-11:00 a.m.: Faculty Resources and Responsibilities
Conversation with Toni Turano, Associate Dean of the Faculty

11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Getting Started in Grantsmanship and Publishing
Senior faculty and administrators provide insights on writing successful grant proposals and getting published.

12:00-12:45 p.m.: Lunch
Informal conversation with colleagues, McGraw Center staff, David Redman, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, and Clayton Marsh, Deputy Dean of the College

12:45-1:30 p.m.: Junior Faculty Panel
Experienced junior faculty at Princeton share insights on what to expect and how to get off to a good start

1:30-2:30 p.m.: Teaching Effectively and Efficiently
McGraw Center staff facilitate discussion about teaching at Princeton