2025 USD New Faculty Orientation

NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION PURPOSE The purpose of New Faculty Orientation is to welcome new faculty members to the University of San Diego community while providing them with a strong foundation for their ongoing success. The program consists of three primary components: • Information about the history, mission, vision, values, Catholic identity and strategic direction of the university as well as how each faculty member is invited to contribute to these.

• A robust experience of

community with other new faculty members as well as with established faculty and administrative colleagues across campus.

• Resources necessary to begin a successful faculty appointment. Through the orientation process – including the August program and the two ongoing sessions – new faculty will experience the rich hospitality and culture of care that is characteristic of USD while developing a strong connection with the university.