New to the U: Faculty Teaching Orientation
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At the University of Alberta, we strive to “prepare students to be creative, collaborative, and confident global citizens” (Shape: A Strategic Plan of Impact, 2023).
Whether you are an experienced faculty member who has just joined the U of A or are new to teaching, New to the U: Faculty Teaching Orientation is designed to welcome you to the university as a valued faculty member and set you on the path to success in your teaching journey.
In this orientation, you will learn how the U of A is working to create an environment where students can engage in transformative learning experiences and will be introduced to the resources, support systems, and opportunities available to you as you join our teaching and learning community.
New to the U offers you the experience of:
- Engaging with U of A’s senior leaders about institutional teaching and learning-focused initiatives.
- Preparing to teach and build relationships with the U of A students of today.
- Learning about campus-wide resources that support teaching and learning.
- Getting started in the U of A's Learning Management System (LMS).
- Building connections with fellow new faculty members from across the university.
- Developing an awareness of professional development opportunities.
Eligibility and Registration
New to the U is designed for new faculty members, academic teaching staff (career track), and faculty service officers.
Planning is underway to support the unique needs and teaching context of U of A’s academic teaching staff. Watch the academic digest and CTL's newsletter to learn about the ATS teaching orientation.
Schedule and location
New to the U is a one-day, in-person and cohort-based program.
Fall offering:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Lunch will be provided
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA) 2-131
Time MDT | Session |
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9 - 9:30 a.m. |
Elder Opening Prayer Welcome |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Learning at the University of Alberta |
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. |
Coffee Break and networking |
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. |
Teaching at the University of Alberta |
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Lunching with your teaching support team
Following introductions, you will have the opportunity to engage with your teaching support team over lunch. |
1 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. |
U of A’s Learning Management System |
2 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. |
Round table conversations with the Teaching Award Winners |
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Faculty first steps: Starting strong in your new role This session covers the onboarding checklist, the professional development resources provided by HRHSE's ODTM team, and available HR services. Discover the importance of integrating into the broader University community and finding your unique place and role within it. |
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Wrap-Up |
August Teaching institute
New to the U participants are strongly encouraged to attend the August Teaching Institute (August 14–15). This two-day program complements New to the U by providing you with evidence-based teaching strategies and hands-on activities where you will begin to develop teaching-focused skills and techniques before taking them back to your teaching context. More information about these sessions will soon be available on the CTL website and through the university’s communication channels.