NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION 2024-2025
Welcome to Grand Valley State University!
We are excited to welcome new faculty this coming Fall (2024)! We are still in the planning process for this event so check this page regularly as we'll update it frequently and as information becomes available.
Orientation will focus on engaging new faculty in a collaborative learning experience focused squarely on student success, community building, and exploration or campus resources for both faculty and news students.
- Highlight critical information about the university, guiding new faculty to construct for themselves a greater understanding of (a) the mission, vision, and values of Grand Valley State University, (b) what is meant by student success, and (c) the hallmarks of a successful new faculty experience
- Model learner-centered teaching strategies (including interactive discussions, experiential learning, case studies, special topic choices)
- Foster a sense of community and build relationships among new faculty
- Motivate new faculty to see themselves contributing to a supportive, collaborative campus community
We look forward to meeting and engaging with you soon!
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MID-JUNE, 2024!
Additional Resources for New Faculty
New Faculty Orientation Information by Faculty Type
In order to provide you with the most accurate information regarding New Faculty Orientation, please indicate your faculty type by clicking on the appropriate link below.
Adjunct Faculty
Fall 2024 New Faculty Orientation
We are excited to welcome new adjunct faculty joining GVSU for the Fall 2024 semester!
Because our adjunct faculty have historically appreciated flexibility in attending orientation, we offer a few options from which to choose. We will be hosting live (synchronous) virtual sessions via Zoom on in August and September (dates TBD) from 5:30pm-7:30pm—new adjunct faculty can attend whichever of these dates works best for them. Additionally, should neither of these dates/times work for your schedule, we also offer a completely asynchronous and self-paced orientation program—available starting August 16, 2024.
New faculty are invited to attend whichever one session is most convenient for them.
The synchronous sessions in August and September will provide:
- Hands-on support with GVSU technology including Blackboard, banner, and accessing your GVSU network login
- An opportunity to engage with new and existing faculty
- Time for your questions to be asked and answered
NOTE: you must register for orientation in order to be sent the Zooms for the August and September sessions or the link to access the online orientation modules.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MID-JUNE, 2024!
Three Options
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August 2024 (Date TBD) |
September 2024 (Date TBD) |
Asynchronous Online Program |
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5:30pm–7:30pm |
5:30pm–7:30pm |
Self-Paced |
Fall 2023 New Faculty Orientation Program
Affiliate / Visiting Faculty
Three-Day Orientation
August 7, 8, & 9, 2024
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MID-JUNE, 2024!
This three-day orientation will provide you with a robust overview of what it means to be a part of the GVSU Community. The sessions not only equip you with information that will support your success at GVSU but are also designed with built-in opportunities to meet and engage with GVSU leadership and fellow faculty. The hope is that you will leave orientation armed with tools, resources, new relationships and supports, and with a better sense of our Laker Community.
Topics covered over the three-days include:
- Introduction to the GVSU Community & Culture
- Profile of GVSU Students
- Student Resources & Supports
- Faculty Resources & Supports
- GVSU Technology--faculty email, Blackboard, and Banner
- Community Building with GVSU Leadership and Faculty
- Inclusive & Just Campus Community
- Health, Wellness, and Benefits
- Optional Campus Tour
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MID-JUNE, 2024
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
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DAY 1 |
DAY 2 |
Day 3 |
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8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.—Breakfast and Registration |
8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.—Breakfast and Registration |
8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.—Breakfast and Registration |
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9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.—Welcome |
9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.—Welcome Back |
9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.—Welcome |
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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.—Provost's Welcome |
9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.—Faculty Governance Welcome |
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.—Inclusive and Just Campus |
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10 a.m.–10:45 a.m.—Faculty-to-Faculty Conversations |
9:45 a.m.–10 a.m.—President's Welcome |
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.—Lunch |
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10:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m.—BREAK |
10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.—BREAK |
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11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.—Student Mental Health |
10:15 a.m.–11 a.m.—Teaching and Learning Breakout Session |
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11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.—Lunch with Academic Leaders |
11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.—BREAK |
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12:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m.—Disability Support Resources Presentation |
11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.—Teaching and Learning Breakout Sessions |
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1:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.—BREAK |
12 p.m.–1 p.m.—Lunch |
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1:30 p.m.–4 p.m.—eLearning Technologies & University Systems |
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.—Human Resources & Benefits Enrollment Information Sessions |
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4:15pm p.m.–5 p.m.—Optional Tour of Allendale Campus |
2 p.m.–4 p.m.—New Faculty Resource Fair |
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4:15 p.m.–5 p.m.—Optional Tour of the Pew Grand Rapids Campus |
Tenure Track Faculty
Three-Day Orientation
August 7, 8 & 9, 2024
Registration will open in mid-June, 2024.
This three-day orientation will provide you with a robust overview of what it means to be a part of the GVSU Community. The sessions not only equip you with information that will support your success at GVSU but are also designed with built-in opportunities for you to meet and engage with GVSU leadership and fellow faculty. The hope is that you will leave orientation armed with tools, resources, new relationships and supports, and with a better sense of our Laker Community.
Topics covered over the three days include:
- Introduction to the GVSU Community & Culture
- Profile of GVSU Students
- Student Resources & Supports
- Faculty Resources & Supports
- GVSU Technology--faculty email, Blackboard, Banner
- Community Building with GVSU Leadership and Faculty
- Inclusive & Just Campus Community
- Health, Wellness, and Benefits
- Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
- Optional Campus Tour
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MID-JUNE, 2024!
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
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DAY 1 |
DAY 2 |
DAY 3 |
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8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.—Breakfast and Registration |
8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.—Breakfast and Registration |
8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.—Breakfast & Welcome |
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9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.—Welcome |
9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.—Welcome Back |
9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.—Welcome Back |
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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.—Provost's Welcome |
9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.—Faculty Governance Welcome |
9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.—Inclusive and Just Campus |
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10 a.m.–10:45 a.m.—Faculty-to-Faculty Conversations |
9:45 a.m.–10 a.m.—President's Welcome |
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.—Lunch |
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10:45 a.m.–11 a.m.—BREAK |
10:00 a.m.–10:15a.m.—BREAK |
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.—Faculty Experiences! (Panel Discussio |
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11 a.m.–11:45 a.m.—Student Mental Health |
10:15 a.m.–11 a.m.—Teaching and Learning Breakout Session |
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.—Research Philosophy and Integrity |
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11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.—Lunch with Academic Leaders |
11:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.—BREAK |
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.—Meet & Greet |
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12:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m.—Disability Support Services Presentation |
11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.—Teaching and Learning Breakout Session |
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1:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.—BREAK |
12 p.m.–1 p.m.—Lunch |
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1:30 p.m.–4 p.m.—eLearning Technologies & University Systems |
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.—Human Resources & Benefits Enrollment Information Sessions |
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4:15 p.m.–5 p.m.—Optional Tour of Allendale Campus |
2 p.m.–4 p.m.—New Faculty Resource Fair |
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4:15 p.m.–6 p.m.—Optional Bus Tour Pew Grand Rapids Campus |
Other Ways to Connect
Access the Asynchronous Online Orientation Program
Valid GVSU Network (login) credentials are required to access this program. If you do not yet have a GVSU network login/credentials, please email us ([email protected])—we can send you temporary credentials to use.
One-On-One Meeting with our Center Director
Contact us at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.