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New Adjunct Faculty Orientation

Register for New Adjunct Faculty Orientation

We’re excited to have you at the University of South Carolina. The New Adjunct Faculty Orientation is designed to support your transition and connect you with key resources to help you get off to a strong start.

Date:  Monday, August 18, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Format:  Virtual via Zoom  | Zoom Link

Agenda

5:30 - 5:35 p.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
Matt Thatcher, Ph.D. | Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
5:35 - 5:45 p.m.

Just-in-Time Resources
Matt Thatcher, Ph.D. | Director, Center for Teaching Excellence

  • Student Success (How do I support my students?)
  • Teaching Development (How can I improve and innovate my teaching?)
  • Professional Development (How do I develop professionally/personally?)
5:45 - 6:15 p.m.

CTE Resources and Instructional Design Support
Casey Carroll, M.A.| Instructional Designer, Center for Teaching Excellence

  • CTE is the hub of teaching development activities and resources at USC
6:15 - 6:55 p.m.

Division of IT Support for Academic Technologies
Rhiannon Mayer | Director, eLearning Services

  • eLearning Services supports classroom and academic technologies
  • Introduction to Blackboard, Zoom, and Panopto
6:55 - 7:00 p.m. Wrap Up
Matt Thatcher, Ph.D. | Director, Center for Teaching Excellence

Register for New Adjunct Faculty Orientation

How to Prepare

  • Register for the event using the link above.
  • Bring your questions.
  • Be ready to connect and engage.

Explore the New Faculty Video Library

Get a head start with our curated New Faculty Video Library featuring:

  • Teaching Tips
  • Student Support Services
  • Course Design Strategies

Questions?

Contact the Center for Teaching Excellence at cte@mailbox.sc.edu.  

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