Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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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

Register for Orientation

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

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Schedule Overview

Thursday, August 20, 2026 (Hartman Hall)

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.