New Faculty Orientation 2023
Illinois State University’s New Faculty Orientation is designed to acquaint new faculty members with the campus’ mission of creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment where both faculty and students are successful. The welcome event takes place in the morning at the Bone Student Center. A special reception for the new faculty members and a guest will be held later that evening. Registration is required.
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Welcome to
Illinois State UniversityRegister by Wednesday, August 9
Monday, August 14
Bone Student Center
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
University Residence
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Workshops
Signup for additional workshops offered during the week of August 14.
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Online Orientation
These self-paced modules offer insights into important aspects of Illinois State University's shared vision and culture.
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Milner Library Orientation
An introduction to the available resources at Milner Library
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Technology Orientation
An introduction for new faculty about available technologies
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Canvas Workshops
Find a complete list of workshops to help you teach with the new Canvas learning management system on the Technology Short Courses page.
If you need an accommodation to participate in New Faculty Orientation, please contact the Center at ProDev@ilstu.edu or 309-438-2542.
NFO: Welcome to Illinois State University
Register by Wednesday, August 9
Building Your Networks
Monday, August 14 • 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Location:
Bone Student Center Ballroom I
Facilitators:
Jennifer Friberg, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Anthony Piña, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Craig Gatto, Office of the Provost
Craig MacLauchlan, Office of the Provost
Dana Karraker, Center for Integrated Professional Development
The morning will begin with a welcome from Acting Provost Ani Yazedjian. Staff from the Center for Integrated Professional Development will facilitate an introduction to teaching at Illinois State, sharing resources to help you get started with the semester. This will be followed by an introduction to research at Illinois State, facilitated by Dr. Craig MacLauchlan, associate vice president for research and graduate studies. The morning session concludes with roundtable discussions centered on each participant’s college.
Lunch
Monday, August 14 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Bone Student Center Circus Room
Join other new faculty members and visit with the Deans and the Provost's Office Staff at a buffet lunch in the Circus Room.
Welcome Fair
Monday, August 14 • 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Bone Student Center Ballroom III
The Welcome Fair is the venue for providing new faculty with information about campus units and services. Visit with representatives from these groups and learn what these units or organizations provide to support you as new members of the Illinois State community. On the day, you’ll receive a map of tables, and you may visit as many which interest you. If you visit 10 tables and complete the “Passport to ISU” card, drop your card off as you are leaving to be entered to win prizes of ISU merchandise and teaching resources.
President’s Reception
Monday, August 14 • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location:
University Residence
New faculty and a guest are invited to a special reception hosted by Interim President Aondover Tarhule.
It will be held at the University Residence, 1000 Gregory Street, Normal, adjacent to the ISU Golf Course.
Online Orientation
These self-paced lessons showcase important aspects of Illinois State University's shared vision and culture. This content is intended to complement the synchronous components of NFO that we will be offering in August.
The first two modules introduce you to Illinois State’s Strategic Plan, Educate – Connect – Elevate and give you insight about the University's student population. The other three modules use an integrated teacher/person/scholar model for professional development. You will also find other information about resources for students, research support, and help with special teaching challenges.
Online orientation will be available in mid-July. New faculty members will receive notification through their campus email.
Workshops
Equity in the College Classroom
Register by Tuesday, August 15
Synchronous session:
Wednesday, August 16 • 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Williams 314
Facilitators:
Dana Karraker, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Mayuko Nakamura, Center for Integrated Professional Development
David Giovagnoli, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Inclusive learning and teaching refer to the ways in which pedagogy, curricula, and assessment are designed and delivered to engage students in learning that is meaningful, relevant, and accessible to all. In this session, we will hear from a panel of students and discuss how we can integrate practices into our teaching so that students can feel a sense of belonging and success. We will also discuss the “equity-minded syllabus” and consider how this classroom tool can be used to, welcome students to the course, demystify the course experience, and validate their ability to succeed. Registration is required.
Getting to Know Digital Accessibility
Register by Tuesday, August 15
Synchronous session:
Wednesday, August 16 • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Online
Facilitators:
Jen Bethmann, Office of Technology Solutions
Sarah Metivier, Student Access and Accommodation Services
This session will provide participants with vital institutional knowledge related to supporting students with disabilities in higher education using accessible course content. The presenters will help the participants develop an understanding of what accessible content entails. Registration is required.
Getting Started with Your Research
Register by Wednesday, August 16
Synchronous session:
Thursday, August 17 • 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
SFHB 366 and Online
Facilitators:
Craig McLauchlan, Office of the Provost
Jason Wagoner, Research and Sponsored Programs
Eric Boerngen, Office of Research and Graduate Studies
This interactive workshop will be led by Craig McLauchlan, Associate Vice President for Research, along with Jason Wagoner, Senior Director of Research and Sponsored Programs. You will have the opportunity to discuss what makes a successful researcher, any questions or concerns you have regarding research at ISU, and they will introduce you to resources available at Illinois State University that could be helpful for you in conducting your research. Participants may attend in person or online. Registration is required.
Some of these resources involve assistance in areas including:
- planning and conducting research
- areas of research including scholarship of teaching and learning, human subjects, and animals
- resources for writing and accountability
- assistance in finding, pursuing, and managing funding (internal and external).
Queer Allyship for New Faculty
Register by Wednesday, August 16
Synchronous session:
Thursday, August 17 • 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams 314
Facilitator:
David Giovagnoli, Center for Integrated Professional Development
LGBTQIA2S+ youth, including college students, are among the most at-risk groups for mental health challenges, housing and food insecurity, and domestic violence, because of the ways in which society’s support systems fail to see and value them. Formerly referred to as Safe Zone, Queer Allyship is a knowledge-level workshop focusing on using terminology appropriately, understanding the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality, and finding the resources available to support Queer Redbirds (faculty, staff, and students) at Illinois State University. Registration is required.
Milner Library Orientation
Synchronous Sessions (register for only one date):
Register by Monday, August 7
Tuesday, August 8 • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Online
Register by Monday, August 14
Tuesday, August 15 • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Milner Library 164D
Facilitator:
Jennifer Sharkey, Milner Library
Subject Librarians, Milner Library
The Milner Library orientation includes both an asynchronous, self-paced introduction and a face-to-face (either in-person or via Zoom) meeting. The asynchronous online introduction covers the basics of Milner Library such as general floor layout, navigating the library’s website, your library specific accounts, and an overview of databases. The second part focuses on your teaching and research needs. Register for either the August 8 session (held via Zoom) or the August 15 session (in-person at Milner Library). Specifically, you will learn about
- placing items on course reserve,
- options to support textbook affordability,
- supporting student research with Milner resources,
- working with and meeting your subject liaison librarian,
- funding for book purchases, and
- resources available for your scholarship and creative productivity.
We recommend you complete the online introduction prior to attending the in-person session. Registration is required.
Technology Orientation
Synchronous Sessions (register for only one date):
Register by Monday, August 7
Tuesday, August 8 • 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Online
Register by Monday, August 14
Tuesday, August 15 • 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Milner Library 164D
Facilitator:
Greg Maier, Center for Integrated Professional Development
This event, hosted by the Center for Integrated Professional Development, is designed to help you learn the ins and outs of university-specific technologies. The orientation will cover various technology-related topics, including My Illinois State, ULID activation, the learning management system, Canvas, and information about personal server space. Bring your questions and your 9-digit University ID number or Redbird card to the session to allow for full participation. Registration is required.
Online Orientation Modules
The information in these modules is designed to be a supplement to the synchronous orientation events in August. If you have already activated your ULID, use the Illinois State login, which will allow you to pause and come back to any of the modules. If you do not yet have your ULID, you will be able to enter the module as a guest, but this will not save your progress.
- New Faculty Orientation — Introduction, Vision, and Values: Illinois State Login | Guest
- New Faculty Orientation — Meeting Our Students: Illinois State Login | Guest
- New Faculty Orientation — Faculty as Teacher: Illinois State Login | Guest
- New Faculty Orientation — Faculty as Scholar: Illinois State Login | Guest
We also have a compendium of resources for navigating Illinois State University as a new faculty member, arranged by subject.
New Hire Orientation
Human Resources offers a New Hire Benefit Orientation. Please contact that office for more information.
Accommodations
If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in a Center event, please contact the Center at ProDev@ilstu.edu.