Center for Faculty Development
First Year Foundations
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The First-Year Foundations Program (FYF) expands the training and conversations that start at New Faculty Orientation. This series aims to support new faculty in their teaching, research, and overall success as a new member of our Southern Miss community. All sessions are offered in a hybrid format—new faculty can attend in person in the CFD (International Center 319) or via Teams.
Spring 2025 Schedule
How to Be a Successful Faculty Member
A panel of successful faculty members will share their approach, advice and pitfalls, to success in research, teaching, and time management.
Panelists:
Dr. Chris Croft, Associate Professor of Sport Management, School of Marketing
Dr. Jaclyn Rivard, Assistant Professor, School of Education
Dr. Doug Rust, Associate Professor, School of Music
Dr. Melissa Ziegler, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Health Professions
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
3- 4:15 pm
Hybrid: IC 319 | Teams
Continued Success at Southern Miss and Beyond: A casual end-of-year conversation with Provost Nail and Associate Provost Lester
This gathering provides an opportunity to reflect upon the academic year and share
directly with the provosts your experience, ask any lingering questions, and convey
your professional aspirations for success at USM and beyond. Make plans to join us
for a casual conversation with Provost Dr. Lance Nail and Associate Provost for Faculty
Success Dr. Kelly Lester.
In-person attendance is highly recommended for this session. Please register below
so that we can send you a reminder email for the session. Email any questions you
have to CFD@usm.edu.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
3:00 - 4:15 pm
Hybrid: IC 319 | Teams
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