- Future Students
- Current Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Alumni
- Others
Leading Up to Fall 2020 Instructor Orientation
August 26 – August 27, 2020
What to Expect
We hope you are ready for this year’s Fall 2020 Instructor Orientation! We are so excited to offer you our very first virtual experience. We know you must have questions on what to expect this year. So we put together this quick video, to give you a sneak peek.
For You
At Your Convenience Resources
The following resources can be accessed at any time for your review.
Events at a Glance Brochure
Get a sneak peak at our line up of Fall 2020 events!
Click here to view the brochure to view the Fall Events.
Click here to view the brochure to view the Wellness Events Brochure, shared on behalf of the UofGH Wellness Committee.
Program Head Welcome Videos
Watch these special welcome videos from your program heads, who can’t wait to see you at Orientation!
Business
Early Childhood Studies
Family & Community Social Services
Justice Studies
Kinesiology
Media Studies
Psychology
Electives
Departmental Services Videos
Learn more about your UofGH departmental services. Find out how they can help you in the classroom, so all you need to do is focus on teaching!
SWAC
Advising
Alumni
Career & Placement Services
ACTS
Library
Student Life
Orientation Agenda
Day 1
DAY 1: Wednesday, August 26
UofG Sessional Instructor Session with CUPE 3913 (Live)
8:30AM – 9:15AM
Join our live UofG sessional instructor webinar session and engage with facilitators and participants via an interactive chat. All sessions will be recorded for later view via our Academic Services YouTube channel.
Time | Title | Presenter |
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8:30am – 9:15am |
Welcome to CUPE 3913: Know Your Rights and the Wrongs View description and RSVP |
Scott Duchesne |
Guelph-Humber Leadership Q&A (Live Session)
10:00AM – 11:00AM
Hear from our interim Vice-Provost George Bragues and interim Director of Administration and Student Services Brenda Whiteside as they provide an update on the Fall semester. They will also be available for a Q&A following the update.
Departmental Services Meet and Greet (Live)
11:30AM – 12:00PM
Bring your coffee or tea and join our live marketplace where you can meet your departmental services reps. These individuals are here to help make your teaching experience a lot easier, so drop by and ask them your questions.
Program Meetings (Live)
12:30PM – 2:00PM
Meet your Program Head, Assistant Program Head and Faculty Support Officer! Get an update on what to expect this year in your program and connect with those who you will be working closely with throughout the year.
Day 2
Day 2: Thursday, August 27
Meet Your Colleagues Icebreaker
8:30AM – 9:00AM
Drop by and join the Faculty Support Officers for a quick, fun icebreaker! Get to know your colleagues and connect before the school year!
Pro Dev Webinars (Live)
9:00AM – 3:15PM
Join our live professional development webinar sessions and engage with facilitators and participants via an interactive chat. All sessions will be recorded for later view via our Academic Services YouTube channel.
Time |
Title |
Presenter |
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SUPPORT SERVICES |
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9:00am – 9:45am |
Facilitating Academic Success for Students with Disabilities
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Kate Staig & Shane Bentham |
10:00am – 10:45am |
Addressing Microaggressions in the Virtual Environment
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Adam Benn & Sacha Ally |
11:00am – 11:45am |
Library Services: Supporting Teaching & Learning
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Library Services Team |
12:45pm – 1:30pm |
Promoting Student Success: Well-being, Distress, On-Campus Resources and Sexual Violence Support
|
Bianca Scotland, Jacqueline Anderson |
TEACHING & CURRICULUM SUPPORT |
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1:45pm – 3:15pm |
How to leverage/rethink your existing instructional materials to work for remote delivery
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Victoria Chen, Matthew LaGrone, Victoria Kennedy, Carolyn Creighton |
Get to Know Orientation
Instructor Orientation is a great opportunity for both new and returning faculty to learn more about the University of Guelph-Humber, its resources and community! Check out some photos from past orientations below.
Got Questions?
Connect with a member from Academic Services by emailing us at
academicservices@guelphhumber.ca.
A staff member from our department will respond to your inquiry.