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Register for New Faculty Orientation

Welcome, New Faculty!

We're excited to have you at the University of South Carolina

New Faculty Orientation

Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time:  8:15 a.m.. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: University Conference Center (in person only)
Close-Hipp Building, Suite 800
1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208
8:15 - 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
Connect with leadership and fellow new faculty in a relaxed, community-building setting.
9:00 - 9:05 a.m. Opening Remarks
Matt Thatcher, Ph.D. | Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
9:05 - 9:20 a.m. University Welcome
Michael Amiridis, Ph.D. | President, University of South Carolina
9:20 - 9:35 a.m. A New Beginning
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. | Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
9:35 - 9:50 a.m. Becoming Part of USC
Jennifer Ng | Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
9:50 - 10:20 a.m. Just-in-Time Resources
Matt Thatcher, Ph.D. | Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
10:20 - 10:30 a.m. Transition to Breakout Session I
Grab some coffee or tea, then make your way to Breakout Session I.
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Breakout Session I

Participants choose one of the following:

  • Supporting Student Success at USC
  • Navigating the USC Research Ecosystem 
  • Teaching and Learning at USC
11:00 - 11:10 a.m. Transition to Breakout Session II
Grab some coffee or tea, then make your way to Breakout Session II.
11:10 - 11:40 a.m. Breakout Session II

Participants choose a second session from the same options:

  • Supporting Student Success at USC
  • Navigating the USC Research Ecosystem 
  • Teaching and Learning at USC
11:40 - 11:45 a.m. Transition to Lumpkin Hall
Head straight to Lumpkin Hall for concluding remarks, followed immediately by lunch.
11:45 - 11:50 a.m. Concluding Remarks
Matt Thatcher, Ph.D. | Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Resource Tables
Enjoy lunch with fellow faculty, browse resource tables, complete your Resource Passport, and enter the raffle for a chance to win prizes!

Register for New Faculty Orientation

How to Prepare

  • Register for NFO using the “register” 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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