1. Making the Most of Relationships Over the Next Three Days Ericka N J Ford, PhD Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science The Nonwovens Institute Wednesday, March 18, 2015

2. Building Future Faculty Program YOU UNIVERSITY COLLEGEDEPARTMENT RALEIGH STUDENTS FACULTY VALUESCULTURE EXPLICITIMPLICIT

3. Mentors Academic Heritage Your Brand Experience Achievements Career Materials Science & Engineering The University of Southern Mississippi

4. Are You Missing?

5. Are You Ready! ENERGY REQUIRED Conduction Valence Qualifying Exams Dissertation Postdoctoral Research Research Statement Teaching Statement Publications Reference List Biography Abstracts

6. Department Head TECS 2008 - 2014 Departmental Strategy Policy Implementation Departmental Growth & Goals Research Focus and Exploration Hiring Needs in Near Future

8. What Do You Want to Learn? What questions would you ask the department head? What questions will you ask faculty and students on your agenda? How can you maintain contact with NC State and your sponsoring department? What insight can other BFF participants provide?

9. Reflective Questions 1.How does your expertise fit with those of existing faculty? 2.What fresh perspective could you bring to this Department/College/University? 3.Are you prepared to apply to a faculty posting in…….. 2 years, 1 year, 6 months? 4.What is your CV missing? How can you strengthen your packet for faculty candidacy? 5.How can you begin to implement the advice and resources given to you?