Becoming acquainted with a new role is an ongoing process. Rather than having a one-day, do-it-all orientation, ATL will walk with you over the course of your first year with just-in-time information to help you be successful. The purpose of the New Faculty Teaching Pathway is to develop durable teaching strategies, relationships, and navigational capital that you can use to be successful throughout your career at URI. Starting a new position is a lot better when you do it with friends. Sign up for this New Faculty Teaching Pathway and start off on the right foot together.
Program Outcomes
- Develop relationships in a cohort-based program with other new URI faculty.
- Begin a growth-oriented teaching journey with durable teaching skills.
- Implement a plan for career progression and long-term teaching success at URI.
Expectations for Participation
As part of Strategies & Tools, participants will complete 1-2 tasks which relate to preparing for the Fall semester. Participants will also complete 1-2 brief reflections in Brightspace as part of the other sessions in the Pathway. One of these reflections will relate to the peer observation opportunity in the Spring semester.
Completion Criteria
To earn a digital badge for the New Faculty Teaching Pathway:
- Participate in Strategies & Tools for New Faculty
- Participate in 3 of the 4 Fall semester sessions
- Engage in peer observation and complete associated reflection
- Register for and attend at least one session at the IEC
- Participate in 2 of the 3 Spring semester sessions apart from the IEC and peer observation
Where there are two options for the same session, you are only asked to attend one. If you cannot attend a session of interest or participate in Strategies & Tools, please reach out to teach@uri.edu.
Schedule
The programs in bold are foundational experiences for the New Faculty Teaching Pathway.
| Date | Topic | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 12, 13, & 14 | Strategies & Tools for New Full-Time Faculty | 9:00am -12:30pm Daily | Zoom & Brightspace |
| Mon. Sept. 22 | Faculty Tools to Support Student Success | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Zoom |
| Tues. Sept. 23 | Faculty Tools to Support Student Success | 9:30am – 10:30am | In-Person, Tyler Hall 225 |
| Tues. Oct. 14 | More than a number: making the most of student feedback | 9:30am – 10:30am | In-Person, Tyler Hall 225 |
| Mon. Oct. 20 | More than a number: making the most of student feedback | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Zoom |
| Mon. Nov. 17 | Finishing the Semester Strong | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Zoom |
| Tues. Nov. 18 | Finishing the Semester Strong | 9:30am – 10:30am | In-Person, Tyler Hall 225 |
| Mon. Dec. 15 | Assessing Learning | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Zoom |
| Tues. Dec. 16 | Assessing Learning | 9:30am – 10:30am | In-Person, Tyler Hall 225 |
| Jan. TBD | Tell your Teaching Story | TBD | TBD |
| Feb. TBD | Peer Observation | TBD | TBD |
| Mar. TBD | Attend ATL’s 2026 Innovative Education Conference (IEC) | TBD | Virtual |
| Mar. TBD | Debrief Conversation Re: IEC & Peer Observation | TBD | TBD |
| Apr. TBD | Using Universal Design to Adopt a +1 Approach to Course Improvement | TBD | TBD |
To Register…
Visit our registration page to submit your information to participate in this experience.
Questions
For questions about this opportunity please contact Dr. Todd Dresser, Associate Director of Faculty Professional Development in the ATL, at todd_dresser@uri.edu.