We are mesa days
NFI kicks off with "We Are Mesa Days" starting Monday, August 13 at 8:00 am.
We Are Mesa Days are designed for New faculty who will begin their full-time positions at Mesa in Fall 2018. There will be a series of presentations and activities throughout the day to acclimate new faculty to Mesa and provide information on their positions as tenure-track faculty. Presentations will support new faculty in preparing for classes, becoming aware of services available to students and faculty, understanding job duties, and more. All information presented during the Mesa Day is geared toward supporting their positions as tenure-track faculty.
Schedule:
Monday August 13:
| Time | Location | Topic |
| 8:00 | MS Roof | Meet & Greet |
| 9:00 | MS 409 | Welcome Message |
| 10:45 | Outside LRC | Icebreaker Activity, Lunch |
| 1:00 - 3:30 | LOFT (LRC 4th Floor) | Getting Started- Training Stations |
Tuesday August 14:
| Time | Location | Topic |
| 8:00 - 12:00 | LOFT (LRC 4th Floor) | Breakfast, Various Presentations |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | LOFT (LRC 4th Floor) | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 3:00 | LOFT (LRC 4th Floor) | Mentoring |
New Faculty institute
Each Month, members of New Faculty Institute will meet the 3rd Friday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 in the LOFT (unless otherwise noted) to learn and discuss topics that will help prepare them for their new positions as tenure-track faculty. These meetings will support new faculty in preparing for classes, becoming aware of services available to students and faculty, understanding job duties, and more. All information presented during the New Faculty Institute Meetings is geared toward supporting their positions as tenure-track faculty.
Schedule of Meetings Fall 2018:
| Date | Time | Location | Topic |
| September 21 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | LOFT | Faculty Evaluation Process |
| October 19 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | LOFT | Understanding your assignment, paycheck, absence reporting, etc |
| November 16 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | I4-213 |
Community College 101, Equity on Campus |
| December 14 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | LOFT |
Promising Classroom Practices, Mentor/Mentee Presentations, Graduation |
Schedule of Meetings Spring 2019:
| Date | Time | Location | Topic |
| January 22 | 9:00 - 4:00 | LOFT | We Are Mesa Day (for Spring New Hires) |
| January 23 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | LOFT | We Are Mesa Day, Outcomes Assessment |
| February 22 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | TBA | AFT Lunch OR District Tour |
| March 15 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | TBA | AFT Lunch OR District Tour |
| April 19 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | LOFT | Integrated Planning on Campus |
| May 17 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | LOFT | Promising Classroom Practices, Mentor/Mentee Presentations, Campus Involvement, Graduation |