Orientation Schedule
Welcome, new faculty!
New Faculty are welcomed to campus with events starting on August 17 and New Faculty Orientation on August 18.
Orientation Schedule
Thursday, August 17
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 |
Picnic With the Prez |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | President’s Residence University House, 1 Yale Drive |
Meeting with Instructional Designers |
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
For more information or questions please contact TTaDA: blackboard@UND.edu or 777.2129 |
Friday, August 18
Friday orientation attendance required for all 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 18 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 Hall 220 |
Welcome, Introductions, and Orientation Overview Dr. Randi Tanglen, VP for Faculty Affairs |
8:30 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
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 |
Break |
9:45 a.m. | |
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 |
Photo of 2023 new faculty cohort with Provost Eric Link |
11:35 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
Lunch with Provost Eric Link and University Senate Leadership University Senate leaders will introduce themselves and discuss the role of the University Senate and how early career faculty can get involved. Provost Link will also speak on shared governance and follow-up with a Q&A session. |
11:45 a.m. | Nistler 220 |
Break |
1:15 p.m. | |
Workshops Choose from one of the three session options. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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1:30 p.m. | |
Session 1: Blackboard Best Practices for Student Success Designed for instructors new to Blackboard, this workshop will guide participants through the basic tasks and decisions required to set up a course in Blackboard, 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 |
Session 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 |
Session 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. Join Dr. Thomasine Heitkamp, Consultant and Research Developer and Dr. Michael Mann, Consultant and Research Developer as they share their research tips. |
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Nistler 224 |
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.