Faculty Success Series

New Faculty Orientation 
August 12 & 13, 2026
Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED)
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 29, 2026, 10-11 am, Zoom
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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.
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Grant Writing Strategies: Lecturers’ & Adjunct Professional Development Grants
October 8, 2026, 2-3 pm, Zoom
Audience: Lecturers, senior lecturers, principal lecturers and Adjunct instructors 
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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
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Introduction to RIT Research Computing 
October 28, 2026, Zoom (link to be sent prior to workshop)
Audience: All Faculty
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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 20, 2026, 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
TBA
Liberal Arts 06-1251 (McKenzie Commons)
Audience: All Faculty

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

Promotion Series: Lecturers or Sr. Lecturers Information Session and Panel Discussion 
Date To Be Announced, 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
Date To Be Announced, 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
Date To Be Announced, 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/