Faculty Manresa

Institution Name: Regis University

Program Contact Name: Daniel Justin

Program Contact Email: djustin@regis.edu

Program Contact Phone Number: (402) 214-8828

Short Program Description:

Faculty Manresa is a three-year mission onboarding program at Regis University that is required for all ranked faculty and is included in the faculty handbook.

The first year consists of a new faculty retreat, monthly meetings, and week-long seminar on Ignatian pedagogy. In the second and third years, faculty choose one experience from a list of opportunities.

Program Goals/Intended Outcomes:

1. A basic understanding of Regis’ Jesuit mission and heritage.
2. An ability to translate the University’s mission into their lives as faculty through teaching, research, and service.
3. A deeper appreciation for Regis’ mission.
4. Personal growth.

How long does it take to complete the program?: Other

Total Program Length: Three years

Key University/Other Partners: Veteran faculty and deans

Funding Source(s): Mission budget

Stipends Paid or Other Participant Benefits: Stipended, Release Time, Travel Expenses Paid

Program Material 1: Expectations of New Faculty

Program Material 2: Manresa Experience Article

Lessons Learned:

What really sets this program apart is that it is required for all faculty. After ten years, it has profoundly changed the institution’s culture.

Assessment Data:

Faculty surveys indicate that these experience create perceptions of growth in understanding and commitment.