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New Adjunct Faculty Orientation

Thank you to everyone who attended the New Adjunct Faculty Orientation. We appreciate your participation and hope you found the session helpful.

For those who couldn’t attend, and as a resource for all, we’ve shared the recording and presentation slides below. Feel free to review them at your convenience to revisit key details or access useful links.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at cte@sc.edu.

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

Agenda

5:30 - 5:35 p.m. Welcome and 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?)
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

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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