Carnegie Mellon University

Dietrich College Incoming Faculty Orientation

Fall 2025 Orientation
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025
noon to 4:30 p.m. (in-person)
Posner Grand Room (Posner Hall 340)

The Dietrich College Incoming Faculty Orientation is a one-day event intended to help strengthen connections with the college community by meeting faculty from other departments during our welcome lunch. It is also an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of resources within the college during our afternoon sessions.

Dietrich College Faculty Orientation Schedule

Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Dean's Welcome Lunch

Welcome by Richard Scheines, Bess Family Dean, department heads and faculty introductions.

1:30 to 1:35 p.m.
Orientation Introductions

Jeria Quesenberry, associate dean of faculty

1:35 to 2 p.m.
Dietrich College Office of Undergraduate Studies

Sharon Carver, associate dean for educational affairs
Jay Devine, associate dean for undergraduate studies
Kelli Maxwell, associate dean for student success

2  to 3 p.m.
Dietrich College Programs

Julie Downs, associate dean of research
Ayana Ledford, associate dean for community impact and educational outreach
Abby Simmons, associate dean of communications

3 to 3:15 p.m.
Break

3:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression
Richard Scheines, Bess Family Dean

3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Dietrich College Promotion and Tenure Process

Richard Scheines, Bess Family Dean
Special track faculty, including post docs, are welcome to join

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Resources for New Faculty

Getting Started

Teaching and Academic Support

  • Vice Provost for Faculty: resources on appointments, promotion and tenure processes, mentoring and professional development, teaching excellence, leaves, dual career support and more for both new and established faculty members
  • Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence: resources, workshops and consultations to support effective teaching

College Contacts and Support

  • Jeria Quesenberry, associate dean of faculty: for questions about appointments, reviews and college-level policies
  • Department Heads and Administrative Coordinators: your department's first point of contact for local procedures and support