New Faculty Seminar
Now in its 30th 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.
2026-27 New Faculty Seminar Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Fall Opening Session
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, September 18, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, November 6, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
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Thursday, February 18, 2027
Spring Opening Session
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9:00 am - 3:30 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, March 5, 2027 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, March 19, 2027 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, April 2, 2027 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, April 16, 2027 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | POD LOFT Main Room (6-264) |
| Friday, May 21, 2027 | 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: Kevin Truong at ktruong45@mtsac.edu
