Facilitated by: Carolyn Roecker Phelps, Associate Provost for Faculty and Administrative Affairs; Associate Professor, Psychology

The Welcome and Orientation Kickoff is your official welcome session to the university community and starts orientation week. You will hear from university leadership, and be introduced to faculty resources and opportunities. The program will start with a continental breakfast from 9:00 to 10:00 and conclude with a lunch providing you with an opportunity to meet your fellow new faculty cohort members.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Monday, August 12, 2024 - 10a-12p
Where: KU Torch Lounge

Starting outside of the main KU entry a student ambassador will give a tour of campus, highlighting buildings and where services are provided.

When: Monday, August 12, 2024 - 1p
Where: KU Plaza

Facilitated by:Lee Dixon, Associate Professor of Psychology; Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives (AALI)

The opening session on day 2 is designed to give a high-level overview of the University of Dayton's key elements related to teaching and learning. This session will offer insights into UD's culture, organizational structure, and faculty life, while highlighting essential resources available to faculty. Gain valuable knowledge and forge connections with colleagues as you embark on your journey at UD.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 9a
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Facilitated by:Lee Dixon, Associate Professor of Psychology; Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives (AALI)

Whether you’ve taught elsewhere for many years or are joining the professorial ranks for the first time, a key to being effective in helping students learn is understanding who our students are. In this session we will give you a sense of the Gen Z student in general, and more specifically, the population of students who call UD home. We will host a panel of UD students and give you the opportunity to ask them questions, and we will explore strategies for getting to know your students. Regardless of the setting for your course(s), whether required courses in large sections, upper level small seminars, graduate seminars, and more, you will get the chance to explore strategies for understanding and therefore connecting with our students. This session is the first in the ATLS Core Programming sequence.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 10:30a
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Facilitated by: John Harrelson, Director of the Office of Learning Resources & Becki Lawhorn, Director of Student Success Strategies and Operations

In this session, you will get an overview of the bevy of academic support resources available to UD students. This session will make sure you understand where to send students who need help both in and out of the classroom as well as where you can go when you don't know how to answer their questions. Participants will also be introduced to our support management tool; the Student Success Network (SSN) to ensure easy access to the resources covered in this session.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 1p
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Facilitated by: Carolyn Roecker Phelps, Associate Provost for Faculty and Administrative Affairs;  Associate Professor & Sarah Tangeman, Instructional Design Specialist

This session will explore strategies for managing student behavior, fostering a harmonious classroom, and harnessing the true power of a meticulously crafted syllabus. Discover how to set the tone, establish clear expectations, and elevate your classroom experience to create a positive, organized, and transformative space for student learning.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 2:15p
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Facilitated by: Ryan Allen, Executive Director, Center for Online Learning

Representatives from Roesch Library, the Rector's Office, Public Safety, UD Wellness Initiatives, and the Honors Program will provide a concise, dynamic overview of how they can serve and support new faculty.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024- 3:30p
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Hosted by: Lee Dixon, Associate Professor of Psychology; Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives (AALI)

Panelist: 

Lacie Stiffler, Assistant Faculty of Practice, Department of Computer Science
Esther Brownsmith, Assistant Professor, Department of Religious Studies
Kevin Sheehan, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy

Starting at a new school can be challenging. There's much to learn about its culture, students, systems, scholarship, and governance, and it can be hard to know what to prioritize. In this session, three to four faculty that recently started at UD will share their insights and experiences from their first year to help you hit the ground running while avoiding obstacles or misunderstandings they might've experienced. This session will also provide time for you to ask questions that might be on your mind as you start your academic journey at UD.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 9a
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Facilitated by: Paul Schweickart, Assistant Dean, Advocacy and Intervention - Student Development

The Student Care & Advocacy team within the Dean of Students Office serves students navigating outside of the classroom challenges, by connecting them with on and off campus resources and working as advocates for them to help manage academic and life stress.  During this session, we will provide information on identifying students in distress, ways to refer a student to our office for support, and the available resources on campus to which we connect the student.  Additionally, we will explore what case management services through the Student Care & Advocacy team represent and how we utilize our approach to support the student.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 10:30a
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Facilitated by: Jackie Arnold, Associate Professor, School of Education and Health Sciences: Teacher Education & LTC Professional Development Fellow

Building classroom communities and fostering strong connections with and between your students are crucial for enhancing academic success and retention. In this session, attendees will discuss and share practical strategies for engaging students from the very first day and maintaining that engagement throughout the course. Attendees will leave with actionable techniques to implement in their classrooms, creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 1p
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Facilitated by: Paul Dagnall, Associate Director of Online Programs and Instructional Design, Center for Online Learning

Get a basic Canvas course site up and running for the fall semester. We'll cover creating a course landing page, adding a syllabus and basic content (e.g., text, attachments, web links), publishing your course, and communicating to students with Canvas Announcements. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop and follow along.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 2:15p
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)

Hosted by: Lee Dixon, Associate Professor of Psychology; Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives (AALI)

As we conclude the New Faculty Orientation, this session offers attendees the chance to wrap up, ask outstanding questions, and reflect on the next steps in their journey at UD. Engage in an open dialogue where you can seek clarification, share insights, and discuss strategies for your continued growth and success as a faculty member. This session ensures you leave with confidence and a clear direction moving forward.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 3:30p
Where: Roesch Library - LTC Forum (Room 044)