For New Faculty

The Sherrerd Center organizes various activities to help integrate new faculty into the Smith community and to help them think more deeply about their teaching. This begins with a presentation during new faculty orientation and continues with monthly new faculty meetings, and workshops and events.

Meetings & Mentoring

New Faculty Meetings/Gatherings

This is a safe space for new faculty members to talk about whatever may be on their minds with one another, the director of the Sherrerd Center and guests who have valuable experience to share. Monthly meetings are scheduled during the academic year.

Fall 2024 meeting schedule

  • Tuesday, September 17, 12:15-1:15 p.m. (lunch provided beginning at noon).
  • Wednesday, October 16, 12:15-1:15 p.m. (lunch provided beginning at noon).
  • Tuesday, November 19, 12:15-1:15 p.m. (lunch provided beginning at noon).
  • December (TBD), End of the semester reception/celebration for new faculty, 2nd and 3rd year faculty, the Sherrerd Center Advisory Board, and CEEDS staff and faculty.
Calendar invitations and email reminders will be sent prior to meetings and events.

Mentoring Map

No one succeeds alone. All of us depend on a network of mentors that evolves according to our career stage. As new faculty members, be sure to identify people at Smith and beyond who can support you in areas from professional development and intellectual community to emotional support and accountability for what really matters. Fill out the following mentoring map by Kerry Ann Rockquemore of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Feel free to consult with your department or program chair, a member of the Board of Counselors, and/or the director of the Sherrerd Center for assistance, especially in identifying Smith contacts.

 Mentoring Map

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity Member Resources

Smith College is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, which grants you access to Member Resources, from weekly newsletters to webinars. Claim your membership at no cost via this membership page and click “Register Now” under Institutional Sub-Account Membership.