The New Faculty Orientation consists of hybrid sessions on August 11th (Monday), August 12th (Tuesday), and a half day session on August 14th (Thursday). It will cover a wide range of topics around curriculum, teaching, research, DKU resources, faculty benefits, and student experience etc., to help new faculty get a deeper understanding of DKU.
Date(s): August 11, August 12, August 14, 2025
Date(s) & Time:
- 9:30 AM-3:45 PM (CST/UTC+8), Monday, August 11
- 9:30 AM-4:15 PM (CST/UTC+8), Tuesday, August 12
- 1:30-6:30 PM (CST/UTC+8), Thursday, August 14
Venue: LIB 2001 Lecture Hall
Welcome to Duke Kunshan University!
The Office of Faculty Affairs hosts New Faculty Orientation (NFO) at the beginning of each academic year to welcome new faculty and help them settle into their new roles and campus life. The orientation is a two-and-a-half-day hybrid event, with in-person attendance strongly encouraged.
📅 Schedule Overview (CST/UTC+8)
Day 1 – Monday, August 11
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:45 PM
Venue: LIB 2001 Lecture Hall (Library 2F)
Day 1 includes welcoming remarks, curriculum and policy overviews, and sessions on academic freedom, teaching excellence, library services, and student affairs.
- Welcome & Instructions
- Academic Freedom & UG Curriculum Overview
- Teaching at DKU and UG Academic Policies
- Teaching Excellence at DKU
- DKU Library
- Student Experience
- IT Orientation
Day 2 – Tuesday, August 12
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Venue: LIB 2001 Lecture Hall (Library 2F)
Day 2 is designed to deepen your understanding of university operations and available teaching support resources. Sessions include academic advising, the Language & Culture Center, Signature Work, procurement, finance, and health insurance.
- Academic Calendar, SIS
- UG Advising and Academic Support
- English Skills, WLS
- Signature Work
- DKU Operations
- Procurement Orientation
- Finance Orientation
- MSH: Health Insurance Plan (Global/Mainland China)
Day 3 – Thursday, August 14
Time: 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Venue: LIB 2001 Lecture Hall (Library 2F)
Topics include China Compliance Training (with separate sessions in Chinese and English), research support, faculty governance, and a special Faculty Happy Hour to connect with colleagues.
- China Compliance Training (Chinese & English Session)
- Research Support Session
- Faculty Governance
- Faculty Happy Hour
