New Faculty Seminar
Now in its 27th year, the Mt. SAC New Faculty Seminar (NFS) provides new faculty with information and resources essential to successfully navigating your first year of full-time faculty employment at the college.
The New Faculty Seminar also provides foundations in areas such as evidence-based teaching, curriculum, course design, improving student success, and reducing achievement gaps. Simultaneously, the seminar fosters connection between faculty across disciplines and builds awareness of opportunities for involvement in campus-wide activities and governance. And finally, a significant component of the program consists of information and support toward making your first probationary year a success as you begin your work towards tenure.
New Faculty Seminar Canvas Course (Coming Soon)
2023-24 New Faculty Seminar Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Fall Opening Session
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6-160 |
| Friday, September 8, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 6-160 |
| Friday, September 22, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 6-160 |
| Friday, October 6, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 6-160 |
| Friday, October 20, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 6-160 |
| Friday, November 3, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 6-160 |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 6-160 |
|
Thursday, February 21, 2024
Spring Opening Session
|
9:00 am - 3:00 pm | POD LOFT Smart Lab (6-263) |
| Friday, March 8, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, March 22, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, April 12, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, April 26, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, May 10, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
Total number of earnable New Faculty Seminar program hours for professional growth:
48 hours
Total professional growth hours needed to earn salary PGI Increment: 96 hours
Faculty can earn up to 48 professional growth credits for participation
Sample Seminar Topics
- Tenure and Portfolio Process
- Campus Processes and Governance
- Resources for Faculty
- Campus Governance
- Classroom Management Strategies
- Instructional Technology
- Improving Student Success & Equity
- The Faculty Contract
Questions?
Registration information email Project/Program Coordinator: Elda Blount at eblount@mtsac.edu
