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New Adjunct Faculty Orientation

Welcome New Adjunct Faculty! We're excited to have you at the University of South Carolina. Below is a key event designed to support your transition – plus additional resources to help you get started smoothly.

Register for New Adjunct Faculty Orientation

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

Agenda

5:30 p.m. Welcome from the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
5:35 p.m. Overview of USC Resources for Faculty
  • Student Success (How do I support my students?)
  • Teaching Development (How can I improve, enhance, and innovate my teaching?)
  • Professional Development (How do I develop professionally/personally?)
5:45 p.m. CTE Resources and Instructional Design Support
  • The hub of teaching development activities and resources at USC
6:15 p.m. Division of Information Technology for help with Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, etc.
  • eLearning Services supports classroom and academic technologies
  • Introduction to Blackboard (USC’s Learning Management System)
6:55 p.m. Wrap Up

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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