Build in some interventions to make sure you keep some of the good parts. He noted that the University is a large and sprawling complex. It's easy to get frustrated and lost here, even if you have family to ground you. He cautioned new faculty to take time to seek out faculty colleagues to share ideas, to begin collaborations and to foster intellectual relationships outside their individual departments. Panelist David Dawson jokingly maintains he has been at the University 150 years.
Personal understanding is important and worth the effort.
In addition to the annual orientation session for new faculty, CRLT offers workshops and programs to assist faculty members in advancing their teaching skills and incorporating new technology in the curriculum. CRLT staff also are available to assist faculty in evaluating current programs and curriculum.