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New Faculty Experience
The New Faculty Experience is a yearlong program designed to welcome you to your new home and acclimate you to the various support systems Weber State offers for your personal and professional development. Your experience will kick off with the New Faculty Retreat offered in August.
During the retreat and other activities throughout the year, you will:
Build Community
Engage in meaningful community-building activities with peers across campus.
Grow as an Educator
Focus on teaching, scholarship, and mentorship opportunities that support your development within our dynamic teaching community.
Enhance Engagement
Strengthen teaching strategies and student engagement skills.
You must register by the deadline. More information coming soon.
Assignments to Prepare for the Retreat
Review required pre-assignments before attending the retreat.
New Faculty Experience Fellow
Jamie Wankier Randles is the New Faculty Experience Fellow, partnering with you through your new faculty experience this first year. If you are a new faculty member, connect with Jamie to find out more about the New Faculty Experience.
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New Faculty Retreat Assignments
Starting a new faculty role is an exciting journey, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Through a variety of resources, workshops, and learning opportunities, you'll gain practical tools, connect with colleagues, and build a strong foundation for teaching and thriving at Weber State.
Essential Courses & Resources
To help you get off to a great start, we encourage you to explore these faculty resources and complete the first two courses before August 12, 2026. These can be found in the Learn Weber app in the eWeber Portal.
- Resources for Faculty
- Developing Your Courses
- Designing Accessible Online Courses
- WSU Online Pre-Semester Canvas Training
These resources are designed to help you prepare engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences for your students, whether you're teaching in person, online, or in a hybrid format
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New Faculty Experience Canvas Course
You will be invited to a CETL New Faculty Experience Canvas Course that houses content, information, and resources to support you in your transition from novice faculty to experienced faculty at Weber State. The course also includes pre-assignments to prepare you for your retreat experience.