Welcome to Oregon State! The New Academic Faculty Academy (NAFA) is a year-long orientation program for new full-time, fixed-term and tenure-track academic faculty.
The New Academic Faculty Academy (NAFA) is a year-long orientation program for full-time tenure-track and fixed-term academic faculty. Year-long NAFA events and professional development opportunities will be offered throughout the academic year.
Please feel free to contact Ashley Holmes with any questions.
NAFA Opening Session & Reception
When:
September 17, 2025
Where:
CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW St. (Parking available at Reser Stadium)
Who:
All new, full-time academic faculty, including Corvallis-based faculty, Ecampus, Extension, and Hatfield.
Times:
2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Optional pre-event, drop-in session: Digital Tools for New Faculty (Canvas, Poll Everywhere, Gradescope, and more)
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. NAFA Opening Session
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. NAFA Welcome Reception
RSVP:
Please RSVP via emailed invitation.
Questions:
Contact Shalece Rains with questions.
Academic year NAFA schedule
Check back soon for academic year NAFA scheduling.