New Faculty Orientation is a continuing introductory activity for all new faculty hired at  the college. This year, we welcomed 5 new faculty members. There are thirteen, 3-hour mandatory meetings and one year-end celebration to introduce the faculty to the CTL Advisory Council. The training includes the following topics: How can we help you become a part of Hostos, Team Based Leaning, Portfolio Pieces & Assembly, Applying for Grants and Planning Research, Sexual Harassment and the EEO/Non-Discrimination  Policy, Contracts and other College policies, Peer Observation, Research Matters: Developing Student Ownership of the Research Process, SoTL/IRB, Introduction of different college-wide committees, and Teaching online courses.