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

The Welcome and Orientation Kickoff starts orientation week by introducing you to the University and to faculty resources and opportunities available to you. You will hear from university leadership as well as faculty peers in this session, your official welcome session to the university community. The program will start with a continental breakfast from 9-9:30a and conclude with a served lunch providing you with an opportunity to meet your fellow new faculty cohort members. An optional campus walking tour guided by 2 student ambassadors will begin at 1:15p (transportation to campus with return to UD Arena provided).

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Monday, August 8, 2022 - 9a-1p
Where: UD Arena Boesch Lounge

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 required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 9a
Where: Roesch Library - Collab Room 240

Getting started with IT includes accessing essential systems like Gmail, Isidore, Porches and Zoom, staying cyber-safe when storing data, and finding support and training resources when you need them. Attend this session and discover how to access important University systems and make your IT experience cyber-safe, productive, and successful both inside and outside the classroom.

When: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 10:45a and Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 12:45p
Where: LTC, Roesch Library - Forum Room 044

Learn the basics of how to use the campus Learning Management System, Isidore. You will learn how to create sites for each of your courses and the basic functionalities of the commonly used tools. We will recommend best practices for how to use Isidore based on student expectations. We will also introduce other educational technologies such as Zoom and Warpwire, the campus video storage platform.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 12:45p
Where: Roesch Library - Collab Room 240

Whether you’ve finished the syllabus for your course(s) or haven’t even begun, join us for discussion on what makes for an effective syllabus that supports student learning and inclusive teaching. Please bring whatever materials you have, including the syllabus from someone else who previously taught your course. We’ll identify what needs to be included and the best ways to help students understand what is expected of them and what they can expect from you.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When:
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 2p and Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 10:45a
Where: LTC, Roesch Library - Forum Room 044

In this session you will get an overview of the bevy of student 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 9, 2022 - 2p and Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 10:45a
Where: LTC, Roesch Library - Studio Room 042

Learn about the technologies used in UD classrooms for both instructional delivery and active learning approaches.  Gain an overview of what technologies and support services are available and how to employ them to maximize student learning.

*This session is required for new faculty orientation honorarium*

When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 9a
Where: Roesch Library - Collab Room 240

Improved learning comes about when students are more engaged in their classes.  This session will include a rationale and overview of how best to engage students using active learning strategies that can be applied to virtually all disciplines.   

When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 12:45a and Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 2:00p
Where: LTC, Roesch Library - Forum Room 044

UD's approach to general education is distinctive and unlike most approaches.  During this session, you will learn about our approach and understand its components. You will also have time to think about where your interests might intersect and how you can contribute to CAP.

When: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 10:45a
Where: LTC, Roesch Library - Studio Room 042

Learn about some of the more advanced features of Isidore (UD’s Learning Management System) that can enhance your class and help you provide timely feedback and grades. We will review some of the other tech tools available through Isidore to improve student engagement both in and outside of the classroom. This session is optional, but we strongly encourage attending so you discover time-saving tips and tricks.

When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 2p
Where: LTC, Roesch Library - Forum Room 044