New Faculty Orientation  Fall 2023

August 14 - 16, 2023      8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Welcome to the faculty of South Dakota Mines! New faculty orientation has been developed to help you get ready for your first class, get to know who is who and what is where on campus, and learn the basics of how to get your new career at Mines started. New Faculty Orientation isn't just for your first week - OFDA is hosting New Faculty Fridays all semester for Teaching 101 and other sessions to help you get to know campus resources and opportunities.

Monday: Getting to Know Campus - McKeel Room, Surbeck Center

8:00        New Faculty Breakfast and welcome from the President

9:00        New Faculty FAQ - who and what you need to know to get things done on campus

10:00      The Campus Tour  (bring your cell phone)

12:00      Lunch

1:00        What you need to know to succeed: Discussions with the Provost, Department Heads, and a Department Administrator

Tuesday - Getting Ready to Start the Semester - McKeel Room, Surbeck Center

8:00         Coffee and Doughnuts

8:30         Teaching 101 Module 1: Course Outcomes

10:00       Software, Spaces, Technology, & Support for Teaching

1:00         President's Convocation

3:00         Teaching Faculty & Research Faculty Focused Discussions & Panels

Wednesday: Campus Resources - 3rd Floor, Devereaux Library

8:00        Vanderboom Student Success Center Resources

10:30      Important Resources for Student Support : Title IX, Counseling, and Academic Integrity

2:30        Faculty Networks & Support: Faculty Senate, P&T Committee, & OFDA

Thursday: Getting to Know Your Department 

All Day    Check with your department to see what pre-semester meetings and activities are planned 

Friday: D2L Drop-in Clinic - PAC Meeting Rooms

9:00 - 2:00  Drop-in anytime for assistance with getting your course into D2L for the fall semester.