Supporting Faculty Success Through Community, Structure, and Engagement
April 30, 2026
The College of Business successfully launched its new Faculty Onboarding Program, designed to support and integrate new faculty into the college community. This initiative reflects the college’s strong commitment to faculty success by providing a structured and engaging experience that introduces participants to the college’s culture, processes, and strategic priorities, while connecting them with tools, resources, and professional networks to support their success.
The program consisted of six sessions delivered over the first academic year. The sessions were designed as interactive workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on activities led by CBUS leadership. The program brought together both first- and second-year faculty, including tenure-track (TT) and non-tenure-track (NTT) participants, fostering connection and collaboration across ranks.
Kelsey Kay Dworkis, Department of Accounting
Satvika Marrapu, Department of CIS and BA
Yaw Tyng Sheu, Department of CIS and BA
Catherine Jackson, Department of Marketing
Jenny Chen, Department of CIS and BA
Jordan Hillman, Department of Economics
Aaron Templer, Department of Marketing
Ugur Sener, Department of CIS and BA
Sabina Mlodzianowska, Department of Economics
Neil Pollard, Department of Management
Andy Proctor, Department of Finance
Benjamin Flebbe, Department of CIS and BA
Yuan Wang, Department of Finance
Lina Xu, Department of Marketing
Chao Wei, Department of Finance
Your engagement and contributions throughout the sessions played an important role in fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment for everyone.
“I benefitted a great deal from the CBUS new faculty on-boarding. Having an opportunity to meet other new faculty, CBUS leadership, and learn more about the programs, departments, and environment at MSU Denver and at the College of Business was incredibly inspiring.” – Dr. Kelsey Kay Dworkis
Kickoff Retreat – The Kickoff Retreat focused on building community, introducing college leadership, and orienting faculty to the College of Business mission, vision, and priorities. Faculty also connected through a welcome panel and networking session featuring insights from experienced colleagues.
CBUS Structure Session – This session provided an overview of the College of Business structure, including departments, leadership roles, committees, and key policies. Faculty also learned how to navigate administrative support and connect with essential campus resources.
Success in the Classroom Session – Faculty explored practical teaching strategies, including syllabus design, engaging instruction, and experiential learning approaches such as case studies and simulations. The session also highlighted instructional technology and tools to support student success and continuous improvement.
Watermark Session – This hands-on session introduced faculty to Watermark, including how to log activities, navigate the system, and support accurate reporting. It also emphasized its role in AACSB accreditation and institutional effectiveness.
Strategy & AACSB Session – Faculty learned how their work connects to the College’s strategic goals and AACSB accreditation priorities. The session covered continuous improvement processes and opportunities for faculty involvement in accreditation-related initiatives.
End of Year Celebration – The End of Year Celebration recognized faculty achievements, strengthened connections, and provided space to reflect on the year’s successes. It concluded with informal discussion about future priorities and opportunities ahead.
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