Faculty Success Series

Promotion Series: Lecturers or Lecturers Info-session and Panel Discussion 
Friday, January 23, 2026, 10-11:30 am, Zoom (link will be provided prior to workshop)

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Are you a lecturer or senior lecturer planning to pursue promotion in the near future? Join Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Laverne McQuiller Williams for a discussion on how to present a strong promotion case. The presentation is followed by a panel of colleagues who have experience with the promotion process. If you are curious about strategies used in pulling together a strong promotion package and would like suggestions on creating a narrative to address promotion guidelines, you won’t want to miss this session!  Request interpreting services at: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Promotion Series: Mid-Tenure Review Info-session and Panel
Friday, February 27, 2026, 10-11:30 am, Zoom (link will be provided prior to workshop)

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Tenure-track faculty are invited to join us at this information session and panel discussion where you can learn about this important process from Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Laverne McQuiller Williams. The presentation is followed by a panel of colleagues who have earned tenure. Request interpreting services at: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Promotion Series: Associate to Full Professor Info-session & Panel Discussion Friday, March 27, 2026, 10-11:30 am, Zoom (link will be provided prior to workshop)

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Are you an associate professor planning to pursue promotion to full professor in the near future? Join Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Laverne McQuiller Williams for a discussion on how to present a strong promotion case. A panel discussion will follow with colleagues who have experience with the promotion process. If you are curious about strategies used in pulling together a strong promotion package and would like suggestions on creating a narrative to address promotion guidelines, you won’t want to miss this session! Request interpreting services at: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

New Faculty Orientation 
August 13 - 14, 2025
SHED, Building 11 & Wallace Library
Register: New full-time faculty will receive invitations beginning in mid-July. 

As a new faculty member you are joining a community of outstanding and accomplished faculty during an exciting time. Visit the New Faculty Orientation website for the schedule and supplemental resources.
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Research & Scholarship at RIT for New Faculty
September 9, 2025, 9-10 am, Zoom
Thank you for attending!

Engage with RIT’s Vice President of Research, Ryne Raffaelle, as he discusses some of the resources provided from his division. Learn more about the role of new faculty conducting research and scholarly inquiry that includes applying for grants. See how support from Sponsored Research Services may assist with proposal preparation and writing, developing a budget, submitting a proposal, and research compliance issues along with guidance on sponsor requirements and deadlines.
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

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Grant Writing Strategies: Lecturers’ & Adjunct Professional Development Grants
October 7, 2025, 2-3 pm, Zoom 
Audience: Lecturers, senior lecturers, principal lecturers and Adjunct instructors 
Thank you for attending!

Are you interested in applying for one of Faculty Career Development’s mini-grants for Lecturers or Adjuncts?  Join us information session to learn how to write an appealing, yet succinct “Project/Activity Description” and “Impact Statement.” We will share strategies and tips on how to apply for an RIT grant offered by the Office of Faculty Affairs. Details on these grants may be found here. 

Presented by: Heidi Nickisher, PhD, Principal Lecturer, CAD; Faculty Associate, Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Anne Marie Canale, EdD, & Cheryl Herdklotz, PhD, Sr. Faculty Career Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Introduction to RIT Research Computing 
November 7, 2025, 10-11 am, Zoom (link to be sent prior to workshop)
Audience: All Faculty
Thank you for attending!

This session will introduce you to the RIT Research Computing team and its resources. We will go over who is on the team, the resources available to researchers, and the services we provide. If you need computational resources for your research or are interested in how Research Computing can assist you with your research, attend this session and learn more about Research Computing at RIT!  
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/

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Promotion Series: Tenure Review Info-session and Panel Discussion 
Friday, November 21, 2025, 10-11:30 am, Zoom (link to be sent prior to workshop)
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Pre-tenure faculty are invited to join us to learn more about preparing a strong tenure dossier. We will begin with comments from Provost Prabu David followed by a presentation from Dr. Laverne McQuiller Williams, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, on the tenure review process and policies, followed by a panel discussion with colleagues who have earned tenure. Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Communication Bridge: Navigating Deaf Inclusion in the Classroom
December 3, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LiberalArts 06-1251 (McKenzie Commons)
Audience: All Faculty

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Presenter: Stacey Davis, Principal Lecturer, NTID; Director of Cross-Registered Academic Services; Support Coordinator, COS and CHST

Learn simple, effective strategies for communicating with deaf or hard-of-hearing students on the first day of class—even if access service providers aren’t available yet. Discover how to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every student feels supported and ready to learn from day one. You’ll also find out who to contact and what resources are available to help you ensure successful communication and inclusion. Request interpreting services at http://myaccess.rit.edu

New Faculty Orientation 
August 14 and August 15, 2024
Location: SHED, Building 11 & Wallace Library
As a new faculty member you are joining a community of outstanding and accomplished faculty during an exciting time. Visit the New Faculty Orientation website for the schedule and supplemental resources. New full-time faculty will receive an invitation in their email in mid-July. 
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Research & Scholarship at RIT for New Faculty
September 18, 2024 10-11 am (Zoom)
> Register - You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
Engage with RIT’s Vice President of Research, Ryne Raffaelle, as he discusses some of the resources provided from his division. Learn more about the role of new faculty conducting research and scholarly inquiry that includes applying for grants. See how support from Sponsored Research Services may assist with proposal preparation and writing, developing a budget, submitting a proposal, and research compliance issues along with guidance on sponsor requirements and deadlines.
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Grant Writing Strategies: Lecturers’ & Adjunct Professional Development Grants
October 8, 2024 2-3 pm (Zoom)
Audience: Lecturers (lecturers, senior lecturers, principal lecturers)/Adjunct instructors 
> Register - You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
Interested in applying for one of Faculty Career Development’s mini-grants for Lecturers or Adjuncts?  Join us at an information session to learn how to write an appealing, yet succinct “Project/Activity Description” and “Impact Statement.” We will share strategies and tips on how to apply for a RIT mini-grant from the Office of Faculty Affairs.
Facilitated by: Heidi Nickisher, PhD, Principal Lecturer in CAD and Faculty Associate for Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Anne Marie Canale, EdD, and Cheryl Herdklotz, PhD, Sr. Faculty Career Development Consultant, Office of Faculty Affairs
Details on Office of Faculty Affairs grants may be found here. 
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Introduction to RIT Research Computing 
October 17, 2024 1-2 pm (Zoom)
Audience: All Faculty
> Register - You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
This session will introduce you to the RIT Research Computing team and its resources. We will go over who is on the team, the resources available to researchers, and the services we provide. If you need computational resources for your research or are interested in how Research Computing can assist you with your research, attend this session and learn more about Research Computing at RIT! 
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Promotion Series: Preparing for Tenure Review (Zoom)
November 22, 10-11:30 am (Zoom)
Audience: Pre-tenure faculty
> Click here to register
Pre-tenure faculty are invited to an information session and panel discussion to learn more about preparing a strong tenure dossier. The session will begin with comments from Provost Prabu David followed by a presentation from Dr. Laverne McQuiller Williams, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, on the tenure review process and policies, followed by a panel discussion with colleagues who have earned tenure.
To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Communication Bridge: Navigating Deaf Inclusion in the Classroom
December 5, 2024 10-11 am, McKenzie Commons (Liberal Arts Hall)
Audience: All Faculty
> Click here to register
Join us for an insightful workshop addressing the challenges of the unexpected. In this session, discover essential tips and effective strategies to overcome communication barriers when faced with the scenario of having deaf or hard-of hearing students on the first day of the semester, without access service providers. Learn how to create an inclusive environment and ensure effective communication in your class. Be prepared to bridge the gap and foster an inclusive learning experience for all. 
Request interpreting services at https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Preparation for Promotion: Lecturers & Senior Lecturers (Zoom)
Friday, January 24, 2025, 10:00-11:30 am
> Register 
You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
Are you a lecturer or senior lecturer planning to pursue promotion in the near future? Join Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Laverne McQuiller Williams for a discussion on how to present a strong promotion case. The presentation is followed by a panel of colleagues who have experience with the promotion process. If you are curious about strategies used in pulling together a strong promotion package and would like suggestions on creating a narrative to address promotion guidelines, you won’t want to miss this session!  
To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Mid-Tenure Review Information Session & Faculty Panel Discussion (Zoom)
Friday, February 28, 2025, 10:00-11:30 am
> Register 
You will be emailed the Zoom URL prior to the workshop.
Tenure-track faculty are invited to join colleagues at this information session/panel discussion where you can learn about this important process from Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Laverne McQuiller Williams. The presentation is followed by a panel of colleagues who have earned tenure.
To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Preparation for Promotion: Associate Professor to Full Professor (Zoom)
Friday, March 28, 2025, 10:00-11:30 am
> Register   
Are you an associate professor planning to pursue promotion to full professor in the near future? Join Provost Prabu David and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Laverne McQuiller Williams for a discussion on how to present a strong promotion case. A panel discussion will follow with colleagues who have experience with the promotion process. If you are curious about strategies used in pulling together a strong promotion package and would like suggestions on creating a narrative to address promotion guidelines, you won’t want to miss this session! To request interpreting services, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/
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Celebration of Teaching and Scholarship Ceremony
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:30 pm
Ingle Auditorium, with a reception immediately following in the adjacent Fireside Lounge (SAU)
Join the campus community at the Celebration of Teaching and Scholarship to recognize RIT’s outstanding faculty, staff, and students for their excellence in innovation, teaching, and developing the next generation of leaders. Meet the 2025 recipient of our Excellence in Mentoring Award!