New Faculty Orientation Series
Welcome to UCR! Our New Faculty Orientation Series offers a wealth of resources tailored to support your success here. Specifically designed for senate faculty new to UCR, the series features insights from campus administrators, faculty, and staff. You'll gain familiarity with key areas such as the academic review process, systems, benefits, compensation, and our university's mission and vision. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across different disciplines. We strongly encourage all new faculty to attend all sessions during their first year. For any questions about the series, please reach out to us at academicpersonnel@ucr.edu.
2025-2026Academic Year |
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Resources |
| New Faculty Orientation Workshop Session 1 of 6 |
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 |
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| AP Overview/Merit & Promotion Session 2 of 6 |
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 |
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| Teaching Innovation & Mentorship Session 3 of 6 |
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 |
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| Conflict of Commitment/Conflict of Interest Session 4 of 6 |
Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 |
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| Leaves Session 5 of 6 |
Date: Tuesday April 21, 2026 |
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| Compensation & AP Recruit Session 6 of 6 |
Date: Wednesday May 20, 2026 |
Past Orientations
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2024-2025 Academic Year
Description
Details
Resources
New Faculty Orientation Breakfast
Session 1 of 6Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Location: SHCC Building (Room 1316)
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm (by invite)Who Should Attend?
Newly hired Senate Faculty from 24-25AY, Chancellor, Provost/EVC, VPAP, Deans and APO TeamNew Faculty Lunch
Session 2 of 6Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Location: Multidisciplinary Research Bldg Room 1110
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (by invite)Who Should Attend?
Newly Hired Senate Faculty 24-25AY, AP Leadership and VPAP- Agenda (pdf)
- History of UCR (pdf)
- UCR Discounts
Merit & Promotions Process
Session 3 of 6Date:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
Location: Virtual
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Who Should Attend?
Newly Hired Senate Faculty 24-25AYAcademic Systems
(eFile Plus, UC OATS, UC Recruit)
Session 4 of 6Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Location: Virtual
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Who Should Attend?
Newly Hired Senate Faculty 24-25AY, and SME'sAcademic Benefits & Privileges
(APM700; Leaves, Sabbaticals, STC’s)
Session 5 of 6Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Location: Virtual
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Who Should Attend?
Newly Hired Senate Faculty 24-25AY
Register HereAcademic Compensation
Session 6 of 6Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Location: Virtual
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Who Should Attend?
Newly Hired Senate Faculty 24-25AY -
2023-2024 Academic Year
Description
Details
Resources
Welcome Breakfast & Orientation
Session 1 of 6Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (includes Breakfast & Lunch)
Location: Highlander Union Building (HUB 355 and 302South)Lunch with AP Leadership
Session 2 of 6Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Alumni & Visitors CenterMerits & Promotions Process (APM 220)
Session 3 of 6Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: VirtualAcademic Systems (AP Recruit, eFile Plus, OATS)
Session 4 of 6Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Time: 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Location: VirtualAcademic Benefits (APM700; Leaves, Sabbaticals, STC’s)
Session 5 of 6Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: VirtualAcademic Compensation (APM 600; NSTP’s)
Session 6 of 6Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Virtual -
2022-2023 Academic Year
Description
Details
Resources
New Faculty Orientation
Session 1 of 6Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm (includes lunch from 12pm-1:30pm and a reception from 4:00pm-5:00pm)
Location: Alumni & Visitors CenterNew Faculty Lunch with APO Leadership
Session 2 of 6Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Alumni & Visitors CenterMerit & Promotions Process
Session 3 of 6Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: VirtualAcademic Systems
Session 4 of 6Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: VirtualAcademic Benefits (Leaves, Sabbaticals, And STC’s)
Session 5 of 6Date: Monday, April 17, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: VirtualAcademic Compensation
Session 6 of 6Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Virtual -
2021-2022 Academic Year
Description
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Resources
New Faculty Orientation Date: September 21, 2021
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Alumni & Visitor Center -
2020-2021 Academic Year
New Faculty Orientation
Date: September 25, 2020
Location: Virtual
Agenda
Presentations:- Academic Leaves and Academic Systems by Sara Umali, Dir. of Academic Personnel Data and Technology (link)
- Organizational Support Structure by Gabriela Zepeda, Academic Personnel Analyst (link)
- UCR Campus Initiatives and Resources by Katina Napper, Assistant Vice Provost (link)
- Stop the Clocks (STC) by Nordene Smith-Hayles, Academic Personnel Analyst (link)
- AP Compensation Resources by Sonia Kalogonis, Policy & Compensation Analyst (link)
- Merits & Promotions by Dan Jeske, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel (link)
- Supervising Academics by Nick Weston-Dawkes, Dir. of Academic Personnel Policy and Employee Relations (link)
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2019-2020 Academic Year
New Faculty Orientation
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Location: CHASS INTS 1109, 1111, 1128
Agenda
Presentations:- Powerpoint (pdf)
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2018-2019 Academic Year
New Faculty Orientation
Date: Friday, September 25, 2018
Location: Alumni and Visitors Center
Agenda
Presentations:- Powerpoint (pdf)
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2017-2018 Academic Year
New Faculty Orientation
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Time: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Alumni and Visitors Center, Redmond Dining Room
Agenda- Handouts and Resources:
- Academic Personnel Office (APO)
- Computing ∓ Communications Teaching Technology Resources
- Benefits and Wellness
- UCR Athletics
- UCR Bookstore
- UCR Early Childhood Services (ECS)
- UCR University Library
- UCR Recreation
- Handouts and Resources:
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2016-2017 Academic Year
New Faculty Orientation
Date: September 20, 2016
Location: Alumni and Visitors Center, Redmond Dining Room
Agenda- Presentations:
- Ameae Walker, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel: Merits and Promotions
- Dylan Rodriguez, Chair of the Academic Senate: Shared Governance and Expectations for Participation
- Cindy Larive, Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education: Evaluation of Teaching and Resources for Teachers
- Michael Pazzani, Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (RED): Research Grants, Technology Transfer, and Research Compliance
- Kelechi Kalu, Vice Provost of International Affairs: A Global Perspective
- Handouts and Resources:
- Office of the Mayor, City of Riverside
- Academic Personnel Office (APO)
- Computing ∓ Communications Teaching Technology Resources
- Benefits and Wellness
- UCR Athletics
- UCR Bookstore
- UCR Early Childhood Services (ECS)
- UCR University Library
- UCR Recreation
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2015-2016 Academic Year
New Faculty Orientation
Date: September 10, 2015
Location: Alumni and Visitors Center
Agenda- Presentations:
- Ameae Walker, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel: Merits and Promotions
- Steven Brint, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education: Evaluation of Teaching and Resources for Teachers
- Research and Economic Development (RED): Research Grants, Technology Transfer, and Research Compliance
- Kelechi Kalu, Vice Provost for International Affairs
- Xin Ge, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Declan McCole, School of Medicine
- Handouts and Resources:
- Office of the Mayor, City of Riverside
- Academic Personnel Office (APO)
- Benefits and Wellness
- Computing and Communications
- Research and Economic Development (RED)
- Cayuse424 Training Modules
- Proposal Development Materials
- Corporate Partnerships Primer
- Corporate Partnerships Support for Faculty
- New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding
- OMB Uniform Guidance – What the PI Needs to Know
- UCR Indirect Costs Rate Agreement
- UCR Copyright Disclosure Form
- UCR Invention Disclosure Form
- UCR Athletics
- UCR Bookstore
- UCR Dining Services
- UCR Library
- UCR Recreation
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2014-2015 Academic Year
New Faculty Orientation
Date: September 25, 2014
Location: HUB South 302
Agenda- Presentations:
- Interim Vice Provost for Academic Personnel – John Trumble
- Computing and Communications– Charles Rowley
- Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Excellence and Equity – Yolanda Moses
- Academic Senate Chair – Jose Wudka
- Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education – Steven Brint
- Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development – Michael Pazzani
- Health Care Facilitator, Human Resources – Veronica Luna
- Faculty and Staff Wellness Coordinator – Julie Chobdee
- Resources:
- APO New Faculty Orientation Resources 14-15AY
- Contact Information for Faculty Technology Services
- Faculty Handbook
- International Student Resource Center
- The Institutional Membership – National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
- UC Health Benefits Guide
- UC Organization Chart
- UCR Organization Chart
- Presentations: