Welcome New Faculty Orientation is designed to help you begin your journey at CWU with a strong foundation. As you get settled into your new role, your supervisor and your department’s administrative support staff are great first points of contact for everyday questions. Throughout this orientation, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of the university’s mission, values, and culture, and how your role contributes to our shared goals. You’ll also be introduced to key policies, benefits, and resources to support your success as a member of the CWU community. For more detail about the information provided in this guide, visit the Faculty and Permanent - Welcome page.
Most of the information in this guide is relevant to all faculty, whether they are on a 9-month contract (F09), a 12-month contract (F12), or are hired on a year-to-year basis (FYR).
CWU Vision Central Washington University will be a model learning community of access and opportunity. CWU Mission To build a community of access and opportunity, Central Washington University fosters high-impact practices, sustainability, and authentic community partnerships that are grounded in meaningful relationships. CWU Values Unifying Value: Student Success Central Washington University creates pathways for students of all backgrounds to reach their academic and professional goals. Through providing a supportive learning environment, faculty and staff inspire students to become engaged professionals, active citizens, and lifelong learners. Engagement Central Washington University nurtures authentic relationships built on mutual respect, responsibility, and reciprocity. Our various communities engage in a network of mutuality and interdependence to advance collective learning and growth. Belonging Central Washington University believes that a diversity of peoples, cultures, and ideas are essential to learning, discovery, and creativity. Collectively, we take responsibility for welcoming and integrating diverse perspectives into our community to advance our vision and mission. Stewardship Central Washington University advances environmental, social, and economic sustainability in ways that support an ecologically and socially responsible world and that honor the Indigenous peoples who have resided here since time immemorial and who continue to reside here. We nurture our internal talent through professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and accountability enacted with care and compassion.
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