New Faculty Orientation
Summer & Fall 2026 Schedule
At New Faculty Orientation, you’ll meet your new colleagues and members of the administration, and participate in a series of sessions that address important topics in professional development to help you thrive in your new role at URI.
New Faculty Orientation – Main Event
Day 1 – Monday, August 31, 2026 (1:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
Day 2 – Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Format – In Person (Avedesian Hall, Pharmacy Building)
This event offers an opportunity to connect with fellow new faculty members and university administrators while engaging in a series of breakout sessions covering key topics essential for a successful transition into your role at URI.
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New Faculty Teaching Pathway – Strategies and Tools for Teaching at URI
Monday, August 17 – Wednesday, August 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM each day
Format – Sessions will be held on Zoom and Brightspace
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 on the right foot together.
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How to Train Your Tech: Harness Emerging Tools as Allies
Thursday, August 27, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Format – Virtual
URI ITS Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce Tech Day 2026. For the first time, the annual virtual conference will be open to educators beyond the University of Rhode Island community.
This year’s theme, How to Train Your Tech: Harness Emerging Tools as Allies, focuses on practical and innovative technologies that support teaching and learning in higher education. Sessions will explore how emerging tools can become effective partners for both faculty and students.
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Day 1: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Day 2: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Format: Zoom
The University of Rhode Island Libraries leverage cutting-edge technologies to ensure optimal access to and delivery of information for both the University and the State of Rhode Island. As integral partners in the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service, the Libraries acquire, organize, and preserve materials in various formats while offering guidance on their effective use. Additional resources include our institutional repository, makerspace, Interlibrary Loan service, and membership in the Boston Library Consortium. This session will provide an overview of our services and address any specific questions. Presented by Professor Amanda Izenstark, Reference & Instructional Design Librarian.
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Ongoing
Please join the Division of Research and Economic Development throughout the year for educational events. You can find an overview on this website, and additional opportunities will be announced via RESRCH-L listserve throughout the year.
Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning supports all members of the URI instructional community with evidence-based, inclusive, and innovative strategies that foster and elevate student learning and instructor success.
Contact: Todd Dresser, Associate Director, todd_dresser@uri.edu, or visit Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning for more information.