New Faculty Orientation Schedule
New Faculty are welcomed to campus for New Faculty Orientation on August 22, 2025.
Orientation Schedule
Friday, August 22
Friday orientation attendance required for all full-time, in-person new faculty. All new faculty orientation events will take place in Nistler Hall, home of the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration.
If you have any questions, please contact Randi Tanglen, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, at randi.tanglen@UND.edu or LeeAnn Miller, Vice Provost Assistant & Project Coordinator, at leeann.miller@UND.edu.
Parking
On August 22 only, free parking is available for new faculty in the Burtness lot,
located at 281 Centennial Drive.
UND Parking Map
| Event | Time | Location |
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| Check-in and Continental Breakfast | 8 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
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Welcome, Introductions, and Orientation Overview Dr. Randi Tanglen, VP for Faculty Affairs |
8:30 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
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Grand Forks is Cooler Becca Cruger, Grand Forks Economic Development Corporation |
9 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
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Break |
9:30 a.m. | |
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Case Studies: Problem Solving and Resources for New Faculty Dr. Anne Kelsch, faculty development director, will discuss UND resources and support for new faculty. Topics addressed will include Equal Opportunity & Title IX, academic integrity, AI, and student support services. |
9:45 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
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Photo of 2025 new faculty cohort |
12 p.m. | Nistler's indoor main staircase |
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Lunch Hawks in Harmony Performance |
12 p.m. | Nistler Cafe- 1st floor |
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University Senate and Shared Governance at UND Dr. Adam Matz, University Senate Chair |
1:30 p.m. | Nistler Cafe - 1st floor |
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Workshops Choose from one of the three session options below. 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. 2:30 - 3:20 p.m. |
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Option 1: Blackboard Best Practices for Student Success Designed for instructors new to Blackboard Ultra, this workshop will guide participants through the basic tasks and decisions required to set up a course in Blackboard Ultra, such as posting an announcement, adding a syllabus, and including your contact information. Please bring your laptop and a copy of your syllabus. |
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Nistler 211 |
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Option 2: Success as a UND Faculty Member Join UND colleagues and moderator Dr. Anne Kelsch, Director of Faculty Development, as they talk about their experiences and what they found most helpful within their academic career at UND. Hear from faculty members who are special appointment, tenure track, recently tenured, and senior faculty. Each will share tips that have helped them be successful as they navigate their faculty status. |
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Nistler 212 |
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Option 3: Launching a Successful Research Program at UND What do you need to know about successfully launching your research program at UND? This workshop will be led by the Division of Research & Economic Development and will address how to set up a successful research program, as well as resources such as mentoring and funding opportunities. |
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Nistler 224 |
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Evaluation, Questions, and Wrap Up |
3:30 p.m. |
Nistler 220 |
Support and Resources for New Faculty
There are many resources on campus and through the Provost’s Office to ensure your success as a new faculty member.