New Faculty Institute (NFI) is an academic year-long program for newly hired full-time faculty. This hybrid program is comprised of:
- Blackboard learning modules, consisting of readings, discussions and activities
- Face-to-face meetings, featuring conversation and guest presentations
Both the online and face-to-face components are facilitated by the Faculty Chair of Professional Development and Assoc. Vice President of Academic Affairs.
The goals of New Faculty Institute are to:
- Orient new full-time faculty to College of DuPage
- Help new faculty strengthen their instructional practice and develop reflective habits around teaching
- Create a community of practice among new faculty during their first three years at COD