New Faculty Orientation Series
Welcome to UCR! Our New Faculty Orientation Series offers a wealth of resources tailored to support your success here. Specifically designed for senate faculty new to UCR, the series features insights from campus administrators, faculty, and staff. You'll gain familiarity with key areas such as the academic review process, systems, benefits, compensation, and our university's mission and vision. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across different disciplines. We strongly encourage all new faculty to attend all sessions during their first year. For any questions about the series, please reach out to us at academicpersonnel@ucr.edu.
2024-2025Academic Year |
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Resources |
| Orientation Series Session 1 of 6 |
Topic: New Faculty Orientation Breakfast Who Should Attend? Newly hired Senate Faculty from 24-25AY, Chancellor, Provost/EVC, VPAP, Deans and APO Team |
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| Orientation Series Session 2 of 6 |
Topic: New Faculty Luncheon with Academic Personnel Leadership Who Should Attend? Newly Hired Ladder Rank/Senate Faculty 24-25AY, AP Leadership and VPAP |
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| Orientation Series Session 3 of 6 |
Topic: Merit & Promotions Process Who Should Attend? Newly Hired Ladder Rank/Senate Faculty 24-25AY |
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| Orientation Series Session 4 of 6 |
Topic: Academic Systems (eFile Plus, UC OATS, UC Recruit) Who Should Attend? Newly Hired Ladder Rank/Senate Faculty 24-25AY, and SME's |
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| Orientation Series Session 5 of 6 |
Topic: Academic Benefits & Privileges (APM700; Leaves, Sabbaticals, STC’s) Who Should Attend? Newly Hired Ladder Rank/Senate Faculty 24-25AY |
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| Orientation Series Session 6 of 6 |
Topic: Academic Compensation Who Should Attend? Newly Hired Ladder Rank/Senate Faculty 24-25AY |
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Past Orientations
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2023-2024 Academic Year
Topic: New Faculty Orientation
Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Location: In Person at Highlander Union Building (HUB 355 and 302 South)
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm (includes Breakfast and Lunch)Who Should Attend? Newly hired Senate Faculty from 23-24AY, Chancellor, Provost/EVC, VPAP, Deans and APO Team
Resources:
APO Handout (pdf)
Teaching Resources (pdf)
Undergrad Education Slides (pdf)
DEI Slides (pdf)
Academic Senate (pdf)
Academic Personnel (pdf) -
2022-2023 Academic Year
Topic: New Faculty Orientation
- Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
- Location: Alumni & Visitor Center
- Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Resources:
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2021-2022 Academic Year
- Date: September 21, 2021
- Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Location: Alumni & Visitor Center
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2020-2021 Academic Year
- Date: September 25, 2020
- Location: Zoom
- Presentations:
- Academic Leaves and Academic Systems by Sara Umali, Dir. of Academic Personnel Data and Technology (link)
- Organizational Support Structure by Gabriela Zepeda, Academic Personnel Analyst (link)
- UCR Campus Initiatives and Resources by Katina Napper, Assistant Vice Provost (link)
- Stop the Clocks (STC) by Nordene Smith-Hayles, Academic Personnel Analyst (link)
- AP Compensation Resources by Sonia Kalogonis, Policy & Compensation Analyst (link)
- Merits & Promotions by Dan Jeske, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel (link)
- Supervising Academics by Nick Weston-Dawkes, Dir. of Academic Personnel Policy and Employee Relations (link)
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2019-2020 Academic Year
- Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
- Location: CHASS INTS 1109, 1111, 1128
- Presentations:
- Powerpoint (pdf)
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2018-2019 Academic Year
- Date: Friday, September 25, 2018
- Location: Alumni and Visitors Center
- Presentations:
- Powerpoint (pdf)
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2017-2018 Academic Year
- Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
- Time: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
- Location: Alumni and Visitors Center, Redmond Dining Room
- Agenda
- Handouts and Resources:
- Academic Personnel Office (APO)
- Computing ∓ Communications Teaching Technology Resources
- Benefits and Wellness
- UCR Athletics
- UCR Bookstore
- UCR Early Childhood Services (ECS)
- UCR University Library
- UCR Recreation
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2016-2017 Academic Year
- Date: September 20, 2016
- Location: Alumni and Visitors Center, Redmond Dining Room
- Agenda
- Presentations:
- Ameae Walker, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel: Merits and Promotions
- Dylan Rodriguez, Chair of the Academic Senate: Shared Governance and Expectations for Participation
- Cindy Larive, Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education: Evaluation of Teaching and Resources for Teachers
- Michael Pazzani, Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (RED): Research Grants, Technology Transfer, and Research Compliance
- Kelechi Kalu, Vice Provost of International Affairs: A Global Perspective
- Handouts and Resources:
- Office of the Mayor, City of Riverside
- Academic Personnel Office (APO)
- Computing ∓ Communications Teaching Technology Resources
- Benefits and Wellness
- UCR Athletics
- UCR Bookstore
- UCR Early Childhood Services (ECS)
- UCR University Library
- UCR Recreation
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2015-2016 Academic Year
- Date: September 10, 2015
- Location: Alumni and Visitors Center
- Agenda
- Presentations:
- Ameae Walker, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel: Merits and Promotions
- Steven Brint, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education: Evaluation of Teaching and Resources for Teachers
- Research and Economic Development (RED): Research Grants, Technology Transfer, and Research Compliance
- Kelechi Kalu, Vice Provost for International Affairs
- Xin Ge, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Declan McCole, School of Medicine
- Handouts and Resources:
- Office of the Mayor, City of Riverside
- Academic Personnel Office (APO)
- Benefits and Wellness
- Computing and Communications
- Research and Economic Development (RED)
- Cayuse424 Training Modules
- Proposal Development Materials
- Corporate Partnerships Primer
- Corporate Partnerships Support for Faculty
- New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding
- OMB Uniform Guidance – What the PI Needs to Know
- UCR Indirect Costs Rate Agreement
- UCR Copyright Disclosure Form
- UCR Invention Disclosure Form
- UCR Athletics
- UCR Bookstore
- UCR Dining Services
- UCR Library
- UCR Recreation
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2014-2015 Academic Year
- Date: September 25, 2014
- Location: HUB South 302
- Agenda
- Presentations:
- Interim Vice Provost for Academic Personnel – John Trumble
- Computing and Communications– Charles Rowley
- Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Excellence and Equity – Yolanda Moses
- Academic Senate Chair – Jose Wudka
- Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education – Steven Brint
- Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development – Michael Pazzani
- Health Care Facilitator, Human Resources – Veronica Luna
- Faculty and Staff Wellness Coordinator – Julie Chobdee
- Resources:
- APO New Faculty Orientation Resources 14-15AY
- Contact Information for Faculty Technology Services
- Faculty Handbook
- International Student Resource Center
- The Institutional Membership – National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
- UC Health Benefits Guide
- UC Organization Chart
- UCR Organization Chart