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The First-Year Foundations Program (FYF) expands the training and conversations that start at New Faculty Orientation. This series aims to support new faculty in their teaching, research, and overall success as a new member of our 草榴社区 Miss community. All sessions are offered in a hybrid format鈥攏ew faculty can attend in person in the CFD (International Center 319) or via Teams.

Spring 2025 Schedule

How to Be a Successful Faculty Member

A panel of successful faculty members will share their approach, advice and pitfalls, to success in research, teaching, and time management.  

Panelists: 
Dr. Chris Croft, Associate Professor of Sport Management, School of Marketing 
Dr. Jaclyn Rivard, Assistant Professor, School of Education 
Dr. Doug Rust, Associate Professor, School of Music 
Dr. Melissa Ziegler, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Health Professions 


Wednesday, February 19, 2025 
3- 4:15 pm 
Hybrid: IC 319 | Teams 

Continued Success at 草榴社区 Miss and Beyond: A casual end-of-year conversation with Provost Nail and Associate Provost Lester 

This gathering provides an opportunity to reflect upon the academic year and share directly with the provosts your experience, ask any lingering questions, and convey your professional aspirations for success at 草榴社区 and beyond. Make plans to join us for a casual conversation with Provost Dr. Lance Nail and Associate Provost for Faculty Success Dr. Kelly Lester. 
 
In-person attendance is highly recommended for this session. Please register below so that we can send you a reminder email for the session. Email any questions you have to鈥疌FD@usm.edu. 

Thursday, April 3, 2025
3:00 - 4:15 pm 
Hybrid: IC 319 鈥瘄 鈥疶eams 

 

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Center for Faculty Development
319 International Center

118 College Drive #5211
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

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