New Faculty Teaching Enhancement Program
As a new faculty member at Miami University, it takes time to feel like you're part of the larger Miami Community. We can help facilitate that process. Join our New Faculty Teaching Enhancement Program (NFTEP) and meet your colleagues—all of whom share the common desire to enhance their teaching skills.
While developing relationships that could last the length of your career, you'll learn from each other and with each other. Share innovative teaching strategies, attend seminars and workshops, and access a wealth of information about the learning and teaching process.
How does NFTEP work?
Fall 2022 NFTEP Sessions (All sessions will be held from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. Please choose a Tuesday or a Wednesday for each of the five meetings listed below.) Register for NFTEP by September 2, 2022.
- Meeting 1-September 7 or September 8
- Meeting 2-September 28 or September 29
- Meeting 3-October 19 or October 20
- Meeting 4-November 9 or November 10
- Meeting 5-November 30 or December 1
Attend 8 events during fall semester
Events include virtual seminars offered by the CTE and, the program’s own events. These seminars are offered by a number of offices:
- Events offered by the NFTEP Program.
- Events listed on the Center for Teaching Excellence calendar. Please note that you will need to register for each event. You will find registration links on the page.
- Miami Online will offer sessions on our Learning Management System at the beginning of the semester. You may do up to half your sessions on technology.
- The Howe Center for Writing Excellence offers writing workshops.
- The Centers for Teaching and Learning in Middletown and Hamilton offer seminars and conversations.
Keep a reflective journal
Write a reflection about each session you attend and a short summary statement about the program overall at the end.
Complete a teaching project
You might choose, for example, to revise your syllabus or lesson plans for a unit. Your project should result in some kind of tangible product, plus a one- or two-page reflection by you on the strengths and weaknesses of this project. You should be prepared to share something about your project at the closing event for the term.
Receive $400
On completion of the program, you will receive $400 of professional development funds (to be used by June 1, 2023). Enhance your teaching skills by traveling to workshops, enrolling in professional memberships, or purchasing items for classroom use such as books.