New Faculty Orientation is a comprehensive onboarding event designed to welcome new faculty to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. It is the first event in the Faculty Affairs New Faculty Development Program, which provides new faculty with essential knowledge and resources for a successful start to their career at the university. Faculty will learn about UNL’s mission and their role in fulfilling it, plus begin work on creating a personal professional development plan.
New Faculty Orientation Agenda
August 20, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Consider arriving before 9:30 a.m. to ensure enough time to attend the information fair, have your portrait taken, and enjoy breakfast.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Information Fair, University Portraits, Light Breakfast |
| 10:30 a.m. | Welcome Remarks from Campus Leadership |
| 11:30 a.m. | Overview: Faculty at the University of Nebraska |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch, brief program begins at 12:40 p.m. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. | Crafting Your Professional Development Plan |
| 4:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Following orientation, all UNL faculty are invited for Refreshments and Networking at The Mill Coffee and Bistro at NIC from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Additional Details
Hosted By
The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor
Location
Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center
2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln NE
Transportation
Driving Map | Parking Map | City Bus | Campus Bus
A parking permit will not be needed at NIC on August 20.
Information Fair Campus Partners
- Academic Technologies - (Canvas, Collaborative tech & anti-plagiarism software)
- American Association of University Professors
- Campus Recreation
- CARE: Center for Advocacy, Response & Education
- Center for Transformative Teaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Benefits
- Faculty Ombuds Services
- Fidelity Investments
- First Generation Nebraska
- Global Nebraska
- Institutional Equity & Compliance
- International Quilt Museum
- Nebraska Innovation Studio
- Office of Graduate Studies
- Office of Research and Innovation
- Research IT Services
- Sheldon Museum of Art
- Student Athlete Academic Support
- TIAA Financial Services
- Union Bank & Trust
- University Health Center
- University Honors Program
- University Libraries
- University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union
- UNL Help Desk
- Visit Lincoln
- Healthier U
- Faculty Senate
- Pixel Lab