Friday orientation attendance is 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 Liz Legerski, Director of Faculty Development, or Katie Barta, Faculty Affairs Specialist.
Parking
Parking information will be sent out in August, prior to New Faculty Orientation.
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| Check-in & Continental Breakfast | 8 a.m. | Nistler Hall |
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Welcome, Introductions, & Orientation Overview Dr. Randi Tanglen, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs |
8:30 a.m. |
Nistler 220 |
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Conocimiento Activity Get to know your fellow new faculty colleagues and lay the foundation for a strong and supportive faculty community at UND. Dr. Randi Tanglen & Dr. Liz Legerski |
8:45 a.m. |
Nistler 220 |
| Break | 10 a.m. |
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Problem Solving Faculty Case Studies: Panel & Resources Dr. Liz Legerski will lead discussions on UND resources and support for faculty. Topics include the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, Office of Community and Belonging, academic integrity, accessibility, and student support services. |
10:10 a.m. |
Nistler 220 |
| Photo of New Faculty Cohort | 12 p.m. |
Nistler Stairs |
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Lunch |
12 p.m. |
Nistler Cafe - 1st floor |
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Afternoon Workshops Please choose two sessions from the three below to attend. 1:30-2:20 |
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Option 1: TTaDA! Ready, Set Teach This session gives new faculty the opportunity to connect with TTaDA Instructional Designers and receive assistance as they prepare for the start of the semester. Participants can visit topic-focused stations and get help with the tasks and questions most relevant to their courses. Topics will include general Blackboard questions, using Simple Syllabus software, Blackboard Ally for accessibility, and setting up the Blackboard Gradebook. Bring your laptop and take advantage of expert support before classes begin. |
Nistler 211 |
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Option 2: Success as a UND Faculty Member Join moderator Dr. Liz Legerski, Director of Faculty Development and Professor of Sociology, and UND colleagues to talk about their experiences in Grand Forks and what they have 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 settled into UND and Grand Forks. |
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. |
Nistler 224 |
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Evaluation, questions, and wrap up |
3:30 p.m. |
Nistler 220 |
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Instructional Designer Drop in Instructional designers will be available for any remaining blackboard questions, or to schedule follow-up appointments |
3:30-4:30 p.m. |
Nistler 211 |