At the March 25th convening of the faculty advisory council there was a strong focus on the new faculty development program proposal. The Council recommended that new faculty need to focus most on 1) Understanding how to effectively incorporate the range of tools and support available to enhance their teaching 2) To connect to active, cross-disciplinary teaching communities at OSU and within their cohort and 3) Take a scholarly approach to their teaching. The committee recommended the initial kickoff of the program be between 4 and 6 hours and an expectation of 15-24 hours of average participation over the course of the year. The Institute should ensure that there is a wide mix of activities and a strong role of mentoring.
