New Faculty Orientation

Illinois State University’s New Faculty Orientation is designed to acquaint new faculty with the campus’ mission of creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment where both faculty and students are successful. On behalf of the Office of the Provost, our orientation offerings are designed to support your transition by connecting you with people, resources, and opportunities across campus and the community. Welcome to your new academic home. We're excited to have you join us!

Our Center has has created a dedicated Canvas site to support you as you begin your faculty journey. Our flexible offerings allow you to choose the sessions that best match your needs, interests, and schedule. Please register for the events you wish to attend. Access the All-in-One Form on our Canvas site.

If you need an accommodation to participate in New Faculty Orientation, please contact the Center at ProDev@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-2542

You'll find:

Self-paced modules on teaching, research, and campus life.
Event details and registration for in-person and virtual orientation sessions offered the week before classes start (August 11–15).
Resources to help you explore academic life at ISU and the surrounding community.

Welcome to Illinois State University

Introduction to ISU and the opportunity to build your network with new colleagues from across campus and in your colleges.

Monday, August 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Bone Student Center.

New Faculty Reception

Monday, August 11, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - University Residence.

Registration is Required

Canvas Quick Start

This workshop introduces the essential features of Canvas, including key settings, content creation with Pages and Modules, communication tools, Assignments, and the Gradebook. By the end, you'll have the foundation to begin confidently building your course.

Registration is Required

Workshops

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the College Classroom
Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Student Success
Getting Started with Research at ISU
Technology Walk-in Q&A

Registration is Required

Online Orientation

These self-paced modules offer insights into important aspects of Illinois State University's shared vision and culture. These modules are supplemental to the synchronous orientation events being held the week of August 11.

Milner Library Orientation

An overview of how Milner Library supports your teaching and research through course reserves, textbook affordability, student research resources, faculty collaboration, book funding, and more.

Registration is Required

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.

These workshops are not part of New Faculty Orientation, but are available anytime to support your teaching.

New Hire Orientation

Human Resources offers a New Hire Benefit Orientation.

Watch benefits videos, then explore resources and reach out to Benefit Services with any questions.