New Faculty Welcome is JMU's new faculty orientation program, which will help you get started, connect with your new colleagues, and become oriented to the institution and its culture. This year's Welcome is located at Hartman Hall.
Throughout the day, you will encounter programs that
- Welcome faculty to JMU
- Offer opportunities for networking and community building
- Enhance the success of faculty by encouraging a comprehensive approach to career planning
- Engage faculty in professional development that supports a diverse range of faculty careers and identities
- Orient participants who are new to JMU to the institution's culture
- Provide faculty with timely resources related to teaching, scholarship, service, and more
Parking information: Participants can park in C5 Lot, P Lot, and Champions Drive Parking Deck. Visitors with accessible permits will be able to park in accessible spaces in P Lot.While permits are not required, please park in standard, unmarked spaces.
NFW Packet: SharePoint site / PDF
The table below is best viewed at horizontal orientation on your device.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 01 - Program Check-In | 11:45 a.m. | Hartman, EY suite, 1st floor |
| 02 - Lunch and Table Discussions | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Hartman, 2021, 2nd floor |
| 03 - Remarks from President Jim | 1:00 - 1:10 p.m. | Hartman, 2021, 2nd floor |
| 04 - Remarks from VP Tim Miller | 1:10 - 1:25 p.m. | Hartman, 2021, 2nd floor |
| 05 - Remarks and Q&A with Interim Provost Fletcher Linder | 1:25 - 1:55 p.m. | Hartman, 2021, 2nd floor |
| 06 - Digital Accessibility at JMU, facilitated by JMU Libraries, ODS & CFI | 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Hartman, 2021, 2nd floor |
| 07 - The Importance of Professional Development with the CFI | 2:35 - 3:15 p.m. | Hartman, 2021, 2nd floor |
| 08 - Supporting Student Athletes with Matt Roan | 3:15 - 3:30 p.m. | Hartman, 2021, 2nd floor |
| 09 - Resource Fair | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Hartman, 1st and 2nd floors |
| 10 - NFA + Mentor Meeting* | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Hartman, 2021, 2nd floor |
* Requires separate pre-registration.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact our team at facultysuccess@jmu.edu.

