New Faculty Orientation

WELCOME FROM THE PROVOST

Welcome to Florida Atlantic University! We're thrilled to have you join our faculty. Your journey begins with New Faculty Orientation on August 10th and 11th. The August 10th session will be held in person at the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence at our Boca Raton Campus beginning at 8:30 a.m. while the August 11th session will take place virtually. Attendance is mandatory, starting at 8:30 a.m. on August 10th.

University Provost Ken Dawson-Scully will kick off the event, followed by essential sessions from Human Resources, the Office of the General Counsel, and others. Before your start date, complete the onboarding process in Workday, our HCM System, which includes the I-9 and other forms.

Throughout August 10th and 11th, join interactive sessions on topics like FERPA and eLearning. A reception on August 10th offers a chance to meet FAU Leadership. Please register below by Monday, August 3.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Owl Family and look forward to meeting you on August 10th. Congratulations once again on your new role at FAU!

New Faculty Orientation 2026

August 10 - 11, 2026

Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence (SF-103) Room 107

Please remember to bring your laptops to the new faculty orientation for interactive sessions and more.

Please be aware that we are continuously updating the new faculty orientation webpage with relevant information as the orientation date approaches. Please check the webpage periodically for updates.

RSVP form forthcoming.

NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION AGENDA

RESOURCES

Human Resources: Faculty Onboarding Information (REQUIRED)

Dear Faculty,

As part of your new employee onboarding, you will need to complete the verification of your identity and employment authorization eligibility as required by USCIS.

You may present your original work authorization documents/IDs to Human Resources before your hire date, but no later than Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (3 business days from your August 8, 2026, hire date). Please review the information below to learn how you can provide your I-9 documents to Human Resources.

Learn more about faculty onboarding

Human Resources: Benefits and Retirement

Florida Atlantic University offers benefits to Faculty, Administrative Managerial Professional (AMP), and Support Personnel (SP) employees. These benefits may include paid annual and sick leave, holidays, state and university-sponsored insurance programs, and retirement.

Learn more about employee benefits

8/10/2026
SESSION 1: University Libraries

Parking and Transportation Services: Permit, Parking and Campus Map

Florida Atlantic University's Parking and Transportation Services provides a variety of campus services, including the campus shuttle bus on the Boca Raton campus, charter bus services for University departments, and parking management and enforcement. FAU Parking and Transportation Services is located on the Boca Raton campus in the Student Services Building (SU-80).

Learn more about parking

Parking Permits for Faculty
Please note that new hires may not be able to access their parking portal accounts immediately. If you have problems accessing your account, please e-mail our office at faupark@fau.edu.

Learn more about permits

Campus Maps
As you embark on your journey with FAU, we understand the importance of familiarizing yourself with our campuses. We have comprehensive maps available for all six campuses to assist you in navigating our facilities, locating key buildings, and exploring resources. These maps are invaluable tools to help you make the most of your time here at FAU, ensuring you can easily find your way around and engage with our vibrant community.

See campus locations and maps

FAU Owl Card (REQUIRED)

All Florida Atlantic University students are required to obtain an OWL Card. It serves as your official photo identification, as well as your FAU debit card, library card, and ticket to certain university events. In addition, for those that choose, residence hall building key and meal plan card. The FAU OWL Card is also recommended for faculty and staff.

To obtain your OWL Card, visit the OWL Card Center on Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton, Jupiter, or Davie campuses. Bring with you a photo ID, either your driver's license, military ID or passport. You must also be registered for classes within the current semester, have a current FAU employment contract, or LLS membership card.

Learn more about the Owl Cards

Office of Information Technology (OIT): Resources and Services for Faculty

If you are a new faculty member or a faculty member in need of help with technology, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) can arrange a meeting at your convenience to go through our service offerings, assess your systems, and answer any questions you might have.

Learn more about resources for faculty

Textbook Affordability and Open Educational Resources

Textbook Affordability

Various studies show up to 66% of students do not purchase a required textbook for a course, and that students do not register a course if they are unable to afford its required materials. This impacts student persistence, graduation rates, and completion if they are taking fewer courses.

To help students persist and make higher education more affordable, Florida Atlantic University and the State of Florida have textbook affordability initiatives. They encourage faculty and instructors to use free and low-cost learning materials to support student learning. See the following for information, resources, and ways you can support these initiatives.

Learn more about textbook affordability

Open Educational Resources

Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that can be freely used or reused at no cost. The purpose of OER is to enhance learning through the use of curated materials that are readily or openly available to students.

OER can be free or available at a lower cost than commercial textbooks, assisting in college or textbook affordability initiatives. Instructors can select a variety of materials such as multimedia to either substitute for or supplement a textbook. Students can learn from a variety of materials and in different formats.

OER uses Creative Commons (CC) licenses of various types that permit sharing and degrees of customization and use.

LEARN MORE

8/11/2026
SESSION 5: Syllabi Textbook Posting Requirements and Open Educational Resources

FAU Libraries - For Faculty

Florida Atlantic University Libraries Mission:

As leaders at Florida Atlantic University, we connect people to knowledge and global communities of learning across time and space. Reimagining services and spaces, we enable users to explore, collaborate, educate, and create in their journey toward academic excellence and lifelong learning.

The Florida Atlantic University Libraries serves the faculty and students in its campus locations at Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Harbor Branch and also those at Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, and Davie. The Libraries provides access to scholarly materials in all formats to meet the instructional, scholarly, and research needs and with enhanced in-person and virtual services. The Libraries are committed to student success and offer the space and resources for research and study for the FAU community.

The Libraries have prioritized working collaboratively with the University community on a Top 100/R1 research initiative that includes highly library-engaged campuses and the broader community. FAU Libraries house approximately 3.7 million items and provide access to over 80,000 electronic journals, nearly 500 databases, and a growing collection of e-books and streaming videos. The Libraries house many distinctive collections, including artists’ books, sound recordings, print music, rare books and manuscripts, and University Archives. The Digital Library creates online collections from unique materials housed in Special Collections and University Archives and serves as the University's repository for the intellectual output produced on campus.

LEARN MORE:

Florida Atlantic University Libraries: https://library.fau.edu
Faculty Resources & Services Guide: https://libguides.fau.edu/faculty-boca
Special Collections: https://library.fau.edu/special-collections
Ask a Librarian / LibAnswers: https://library.fau.edu/research-instruction/ask-a-librarian

8/11/2026
SESSION 3: University Libraries

Office of the General Counsel

The mission of the Office of the General Counsel is to provide legal services to the University, including representing the University in grievances and litigation; advising University Departments; developing and reviewing contracts and agreements; assisting with various University reporting and accountability requirements; aiding in the resolution of student issues; assisting in the development of University Regulations and Policies; supervising outside counsel; and providing a source of relevant legal information through the development and maintenance of a comprehensive and informative web page for the benefit of the entire University Community.

Learn more about the Office of the General Counsel

8/10/2026
SESSION 4: Things New Faculty Need to Know
SESSION 5: Policies, Legal Issues, FERPA, and Student Issues

Florida Atlantic Police Department

The Florida Atlantic Police Department is here to keep our community safe and strongly believes in the benefits of transparency in policing. We want everyone to understand who we are, what our policies entail and why they exist, as well as how Florida Atlantic PD officers train and prepare for emergency situations.

Learn more about the Florida Atlantic Police Department

8/10/2026
SESSION 3: Florida Atlantic Police Department

Career Center: Faculty Career Resource

In collaboration with faculty and staff partners, The FAU Career Center supports students in building toward meaningful careers and a successful future.

Learn more about the Career Center

CAREER SERVICES FLYER

CAREER CENTER COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

8/11/2026
SESSION 4: FAU Career Center

Division of Research

The mission of Florida Atlantic University's Division of Research is to expand and support the University's academic and research programs by promoting the research, scholarly, creative and collaborative activities of faculty and students; enhancing the research infrastructure of the University to support the community in an ever-changing world; encouraging national and international partnerships for workforce development and commercialization of research endeavors; translating university discovery and innovations into viable business opportunities and economic development; and engaging our communities in mutually beneficial research, education and outreach programs.

Learn more about the Division of Research

8/11/2026
SESSION 1 (for those with research assignment) Division of Research

Instructional Technology

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides different types of instructional resources to the Florida Atlantic University community. Those resources include facilities, specialized systems, software applications, technology equipment, as well as training.

OIT maintains more than 240 different types of facilities to accommodate the 29,000+ students taking classes at all of the university's six campuses (Boca Raton, Davie, Jupiter, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Harbor Branch).

LEARN MORE:

Main OIT web page: https://www.fau.edu/oit/
Instructional Resources Overview: https://www.fau.edu/oit/instructional/
Canvas Information: https://www.fau.edu/canvas/

8/11/2026
SESSION 3: Instructional Technologies

Center for Online and Continuing Education

What We Believe

The Center for Online & Continuing Education aspires to be an internationally recognized leader in the higher education landscape for its success in utilizing technology and instructional design to increase access and student learning while decreasing instructional costs.

What We Do

We are committed to increasing access to education, improving student-learning outcomes, and holding constant or reducing instructional costs by effectively utilizing technology in course delivery redesigns.

Learn more about E Learning

8/11/2026
SESSION 6: Center for Online and Continuing Education

Student Accessibility Services

Our comprehensive academic support services include advocacy, academic accommodations, Assistive Technology equipment/software training, Assistive Technology Computer Lab, Learning Strategies training, and an active student organization. SAS has offices across three of Florida Atlantic's campuses: Boca Raton, Davie, and Jupiter; however, accessibility services are available for students attending any of the six Florida Atlantic campuses.

We are here to work with faculty providing academic accommodations. If faculty have questions, we provide the contact information for a students assigned SAS Consultant on the accommodations portal, or they can reach out to the Director, Michelle Shaw mshaw@health.fau.edu. Call us or come to our office and meet with one of our staff members to find out about our accommodation process and our outstanding Assistive Technology that provides independence for our students.

Instructor Guide to SAS

Learn more about the Student Accessibility Services

8/10/2026
SESSION 6: Student Accessibility Services and Office of Civil Rights and Title IX

Office of Civil Rights and Title IX

The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX (OCR9) at Florida Atlantic University strives to uphold ethical behavior and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and policies. OCR9 is committed to fostering a working and learning environment free of any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Learn More about the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX

8/10/2026
SESSION 6: Student Accessibility Services and Office of Civil Rights and Title IX

FAU Payroll

University Faculty Senate

The University Faculty Senate is a governance body concerned with matters of general university educational policy, including curriculum, academic calendar and schedule, admissions, registration, and degree programs. It may also consider and provide advice to the President and others on university-wide issues of general faculty concern, including university budgeting and planning and any organizational changes or policies affecting more than one campus, college, or division.

University Faculty Senate (UFS) Overview

Learn More about the University Faculty Senate

FAU Workday

Workday is FAU’s system of record for Human Resource data including:
1. Date of Hire
2. Business Title
3. Education (Highest Degree)
4. Compensation
5. Contacts
6. Benefits

• Every FAU employee has access to Workday.

• Upon completion of your hire please review you own data for accuracy.

• The security roles in Workday determine your level of access and also prevent others from viewing your personal data.

Learn more about Workday

Interfolio for Faculty

Interfolio is an integrated digital platform designed for academic professionals. It encompasses a Dossier service for managing academic credentials, a Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR/F180) system to document scholarly activities and achievements, and tools for facilitating Review, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) processes within academic institutions.

Learn more about Interfolio for faculty

Undergraduate Studies

The mission of Undergraduate Studies is to offer a collaborative system of student and faculty support services focused on maximizing student success through College, Campus, and Community partnerships that build a comprehensive foundation to create meaningful educational experiences.

The vision is to provide institutional leadership supporting student-centered foundational experiences to FAU’s diverse undergraduate student and faculty population, delivering student success and empowering meaningful contributions to society.

Advancement of this mission and vision is supported by a number of academic support services which, under the supervision of the Dean, make major contributions to the enhancement of the undergraduate experience.

They include:

Through these combined efforts, Undergraduate Studies contributes to the fulfillment of the University mission.

Dr. Dan Meeroff
Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Civil, Environmental & Geomatics Engineering
SU 216
561-297-2126
dmeeroff@fau.edu

Learn more about Undergraduate Studies

Quick Links and Other Resources

For more information or questions regarding New Faculty Orientation, contact:

Shannon Kane, Assistant Director, Academic Personnel and Administration