1. New Faculty Orientation – College of Human Sciences Carla Peterson Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education September, 2013

2. Planning and Purposes Facilitate smooth transition to ISU, Ames, and Iowa Optimize professional development Coordinate with all essential units/organizations Get to know each other

3. New Faculty Circle Three meetings per semester Faculty that have joined CHS in last three years Faculty mentors and department chairs attend frequently Topics discussed -- examples Making the most of working with your mentor Working with graduate students Securing external funding Preparing for promotion and tenure review Working with ISU Extension

4. Partnering with Other Units ISU New faculty orientation Grant-writing workshops CELT workshops/training events Departments/Units within CHS Department chairs attending New Faculty Circle Experienced graduate student mentors CHS Extension and Outreach CHS Grant Coordinator – Sarah Carlson

5. Additional Resources Faculty development web page Checklist for Untenured faculty members Department, College, University Culture Goal-setting and Organization Research Development