Orientation Schedule
Welcome!
New Faculty are welcomed to campus for New Faculty Orientation on August 16.
Orientation Schedule
Friday, August 16
Friday orientation attendance required for all full-time, in-person new faculty. If you have any questions, please contact randi.tanglen@UND.edu or taylor.hansonwald@UND.edu. All new faculty orientation events will take place in Nistler Hall, home of the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration.
Parking
On August 16 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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Panel: Life in Grand Forks Learn about opportunities to get connected in Grand Forks from community leaders and UND alums. |
9 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
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Break |
9:45 a.m. | |
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Case Studies: Problem Solving and Resources for New Faculty Dr. Anne Kelsch, director of faculty development,will lead a discussion on UND resources and personnel available to support new faculty. |
10 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
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Photo of 2024 new faculty cohort with Provost Eric Link |
11:45 a.m. | Nistler's indoor staircase |
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Lunch with Provost Eric Link Provost Link will speak and follow-up with a Q&A session. |
12 p.m. | Nistler 220 |
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Break |
1:15 p.m. | |
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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 faculty members who have had successful research programs, while also mentoring other faculty and helping move their programs to the next level. |
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Nistler 224 |
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Evaluation, Questions, and Wrap Up |
3:30 p.m. |
Nistler 220 |
Thursday, August 22
In the morning, you are invited to attend campus-wide events to celebrate the start of the academic year. Your afternoon is free to prepare for the first day of classes or to attend scheduled meetings with your department or college. Please check with your department chair or Dean.
| Event | Time | Location |
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| President’s State of the University Address | 10 – 11 a.m. | Barry Auditorium, Nistler Hall |
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President's Picnic |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | President’s Residence University House, 1 Yale Drive |
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Meeting with Instructional Designers |
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Instructional Designers from TTaDA are available for individual Blackboard Ultra consultations. Please use the consultation request form or send an email to blackboard@UND.edu or 701.777.2129. |
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.