Alpha Day
Alpha Day is the initial day-long orientation for new faculty members at Ball State University.  This event will provide you with important information about resources and programs that will support your work at the university.  In addtion, you will learn about various empolyee benefits and will fill out forms for insurance, retirement benefits, taxes, etc.  Alpha Day 2009 begins on Tuesday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m. in the Alumni Center.

New Faculty Workshops
We will offer a 2-day workshop on August 19-20 for those faculty interested in learning more about preparing to teach at BSU.  The theme of this event is "Teaching and Living Well at BSU."  The event will occur on August 19-20, 9:00-11:30 a.m., TC 412.  No reservations are required.

New Faculty Orientation 2009 

The remainder of your orientation programs will be spread out across the fall semester, providing you information and resources in a timely manner.  We are seeking to provide additional information to you as you need it rather than dumping everything on you during one day.  A detailed schedule will be available soon.

New Faculty Orientation Videos
These short videos provide information that you likely will want to access before you begin teaching at Ball State University.  They range from "survival tips" to information about tutoring services for students.

Guide to Your First Semester
This page provides some suggestions and important information regarding teaching at BSU.

Finding Your Way around the BSU Campus 
This page provides a quick overview of the BSU campus and community, along with a list of local terms that those new to BSU may find helpful.

Faculty and Professional Handbook
This resource includes various academic policies that new faculty may need to know.  (PDF file)

WorkLife Programs
The goal of this human resource program is to offer services and information that will help guide employees and students towards a realistic balance between professional and personal success.  Information and services are related to a variety of needs--child care and elder care referrals, family-related leaves of absences, etc.

Teaching Consultations
New faculty wishing to get input on any aspect of their teaching may contact OTLA to set up single or long-term consultations.  The process is confidential, so there is no worry about indicting yourself as a "bad teacher" by asking for help or feedback (although OTLA's programs are not seen as remedial anyway).  Depending upon your needs, you may work with a member of the OTLA staff or a faculty facilitator.