New Research Faculty Orientation - March 2026
Welcome to Georgia Tech!
On behalf of the Vice Provost for Faculty, Dr. Michelle Rinehart, and the Office of the EVPR, we welcome you to Georgia Tech and look forward to supporting your success as a research faculty member. You are now part of a unique community dedicated to enacting our mission to improve the human condition through advanced science and technology.
New Research Faculty Orientation will be held on Monday, March 30, from 11:30am-5:30pm. Lunch and a light reception is included. Orientation is open to all new research faculty. Register here: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTQcM1Xk859Uito
Agenda
| 11:30 | Lunch |
| 12:10 - 12:20 | Welcome Dr. Michelle Rinehart, Vice Provost for Faculty Dr. Maribeth Coleman, Assistant Vice Provost for Research Faculty |
| 12:20 - 12:40 | Community: Facts about the Research Enterprise Dr. Brandon Strickland - Associate VP for Research Administration Dr. Susan Burns - Interim Associate VP for Research Operations & Infrastructure |
| 12:40 - 1:10 | Welcome from Leadership + Q&A Session Dr. Timothy Lieuwen, Executive Vice President for Research |
| 1:10 - 1:30 | TBA |
| 1:30 - 2:00 | Introductions |
| 2:00-2:05 | BREAK |
| 2:05-2:15 | Welcome Wreck |
| 2:15-2:30 | Office of Sponsored Programs |
| 2:30-2:45 | Compliance |
| 2:45-3:00 | Institutional Review Board |
| 3:00-3:45 | Research Faculty Panel |
| 3:45 - 4:30 | Career Development Table Discussions (choose a table to learn more about career development pathways as a research faculty member) |
| 4:30 - 4:35 | Closing Remarks |
| 4:35-5:30 | Networking Reception |
Human Resources and Benefits Review
USG New Hire Benefits Orientation (link is external)
USG New Hire Benefits Orientation - Registration (link is external)
Choosing Retirement Benefits - TRS vs. ORP