The Trail Ahead
The university is dedicated to creating a positive onboarding experience as new employees
join the campus. The Trail Ahead is the comprehensive 12 month onboarding program
for new faculty and staff as they begin their career at the U of A. From day one through
an employees first year, they will have access to multiple programs that will help
them become familar with the university, build connections with other employees across
campus, and set themselves up for long term success.
New Employee Checklist
After accepting a role and signing an offer letter through Workday, employees should follow this inital checklist to get started.
View the New Employee ChecklistNew Employee Orientation (NEO)
This is the first official event new employees are invited to. NEO is an interactive, in-person training designed to help you gain new insights and information about your new work home (beyond your unit).
Register for NEOBenefits Orientation
Benefits Orientation, held every other Wednesday, includes detailed benefits information on insurance and retirement options. You have 31 days from your appointment date to enroll in benefits. This session will give you all the information you need to complete your enrollment.
Sign Up for Benefits OrientationNew Faculty Orientation
The teaching and faculty support center host New Faculty Orientation each Fall semester. This day long orientation helps introduce faculty to the university at large and connects them with resources to be successful.
Register for New Faculty OrientationNew Employee Networking Events
Building connections is essential on your journey through the Trail Ahead. That is why New Employee Networking Events are hosted three times per year (March, July, and October). Employees in their first year will recieve invitations directly from the Office of Human Resources.
Learn moreVirtual Employee Resource Fair
The Virtual Employee Resource Fair, held each Fall and Spring semester, connects participants with campus support services (such as facilities, information technology services, etc...) to ask questions, learn about available resources, and make connections outside of their immediate department.
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