New Faculty Foundations, Fall 2026
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New Faculty Foundations 2026
Thursday and Friday, August 13 & 14 (Tenure-track Faculty), and August 20 (Lecturer Faculty)
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) and Academic Innovations and Planning look forward to hosting you and your new colleagues at New Faculty Foundations (NFF). NFF is a multi-day event designed to welcome you to Cal Poly and to support your holistic success. You will meet the CTLT staff, hear from university leadership, engage with an interactive faculty panel, and learn about Cal Poly.
You will have multiple opportunities throughout the day to connect with your cohort of new colleagues. There will be interactive workshops, networking activities, and more. A light breakfast and lunch are included. The afternoon will wrap up with sweet treats and browsing tables provided by the CTLT's Campus Resource Partners. Register now for one of the events below!
Dates for New Tenure-track Faculty
Day 1: Thursday, Aug. 13
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with a New Faculty and Families Welcome BBQ immediately after. You are welcome to bring guests you consider family.
Location: The Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall, Building 156, Room 110
Day 2: Friday, Aug. 14
Time: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: The Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall, Building 156, Room 110
New Faculty Foundations Tenure-Track Registration
View the agenda for this 2-day event.
Date for New Lecturer Faculty
Date: Friday, Aug. 20
Time: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location on Solano Campus: Navigator 201
Location on SLO Campus: Swanson Center of Effort Conference Room
New Faculty Foundations Lecturer Registration
View the agenda for this 1-day event.
More New Faculty Resources to Explore
We invite you to explore these resources at your own pace, in your own way. The resources, specially curated for you as new faculty, include a variety of materials: pre-recorded information sessions, documents, guides, self-paced workshops, and more. New Faculty Self-paced Resources
We hope you will also peruse this collection of support services available to you that you may find helpful as you navigate your first weeks and months in the Cal Poly campus community. New Faculty Campus Partners Resources Directory 2026-27
