Welcoming New Faculty to Kennesaw State

Welcome New Faculty! We are pleased that you have chosen KSU and look forward to supporting you throughout your career. In addition to information about New Faculty Orientation (NFO), this page will connect you with resources and groups on campus that will help you get off to a successful start at the university.

New Faculty Orientation

Hosted by Academic Affairs, in partnership with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is offered each August for all new full-time faculty. Full-time faculty hired after the August orientation may join us in-person the following August.

The goals for NFO are to:

  • Help new faculty develop an understanding of KSU’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
  • Provide new faculty with an overview of available resources to support them in their faculty roles.
  • Facilitate connections with faculty and staff across both campuses.
  • Provide a strong foundation for an energizing, productive, and successful career at KSU.

Please check your email for an invitation to New Faculty Orientation. This email will come from cetl@kennesaw.edu. You may need to check your SPAM folder as well. 

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KSU mascot Scrappy jumping in front of the KSU block in front of Kennesaw Hall

NFO Agenda - Monday, August 17th  

All sessions for New Faculty Orientation will take place in the KSU Center (3333 Busbee Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144), Room 400. Information about parking will be sent to attendees by August 13. 

Time Session Title Presenters
8:30 - 8:55 a.m. Registration and Coffee   
8:55 - 9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks Carmen Skaggs, Assistant Vice Provost
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Understanding KSU’s Students and Supporting Their Success 

Eric Arneson, Vice President, Student Affairs
Lori Lowder, Associate Vice Provost
10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Research Excellence at KSU 

Karin Scarpinato, Executive Vice President for Research
Heather Abbott, Director of Research Development
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Welcome and Remarks from President and Provost    
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Deans and VPs   
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. What Every New Faculty Member Needs to Know 

Nwakaego Nkumeh Walker, Vice President and Chief Legal Affairs Officer
Jay Thomas, Chief Audit Officer
Ryan McLemore, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Camille Cartwright, Director, Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX Officer
2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Instructional Excellence and Support for Teaching and Learning at KSU 

Carmen Skaggs, Assistant Vice Provost
Anissa Vega, Associate Vice Provost
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Getting to Know KSU’s Faculty

Minsoo Baek, Associate Professor of Construction Management
Soon Goo Lee, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Tiffany Roman, Associate Professor of Instructional Technology
Lauren Thompson, Assistant Professor of History and Interdisciplinary Studies

KSU Human Resource New Employee Requirements

Completing the Human Resources onboarding process for new employees will enable you to setup essential access to KSU Systems (NetID, email, etc). Human Resources will reach out with additional onboarding tasks after your background check clears and is approved. Please contact your Faculty Affairs Coordinator, who emailed you your offer or welcome letter, if you do not hear from HR within 30 days of receiving your invite to New Faculty Orientation.