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Welcome to teaching at WVU!

WVU is excited to present the 2024 orientation activities for new instructors across all WVU’s campuses – Morgantown, Keyser and Beckley. This year’s event is co-hosted by the WVU Office of the Provost, faculty associates from the former Teaching and Learning Commons and members of the Faculty Senate Teaching and Assessment Committee.

Whether you are a new faculty member or a graduate teaching assistant, our online modules and in-person work and information sessions are designed to prepare you for a successful teaching experience at WVU.

Please follow the steps below and reach out if you have any questions!

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STEP 1: Complete the ecampus Modules

All 2024 teaching orientation participants must complete four online modules by August 1. These modules provide essential information and resources that will help you to navigate the following:

  • Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Diversity and Accessibility
  • Academic Integrity and Dishonesty
  • Integrating School and Life

You can access the modules in eCampus by following three easy steps.

STEP 2: Attend the In-Person Session(s)

WVU faculty members and graduate teaching assistants have different sessions to attend. Be sure to register for the appropriate events and mark your calendar accordingly!

FACULTY

Teaching Work Session

All new teaching faculty should plan to attend one 90-minute teaching work session focused on utilizing the eCampus platform.

  • Thursday, August 1
  • 10 – 11:30 am
  • Location TBA
  • Virtual option also available.

Please prepare for the work session in advance. View the Preparation Guide

Information Session

All new teaching faculty should also plan to attend the two-hour information session about creating a welcoming learning environment, student engagement, and wellness for you and your students.

  • Wednesday, August 14
  • 1 – 3 p.m.
  • Location TBA
  • Virtual option also available.


Register for Both Sessions

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS

GTA Orientation Session

All new graduate teaching assistants should plan to attend one in-person, three-hour orientation session. The session will focus on creating a welcoming learning environment, student engagement and wellness for you and your students.

Choose ONE session to attend. Register by August 1.

  • Friday, August 16
  • 9 a.m. – noon
  • Location TBA

Register by Aug. 1

OR

  • Friday, August 16
  • 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Location TBA

Register by Aug. 1

STEP 3: Stay in Touch

Just because the New2Teaching sessions are over doesn’t mean you’re on your own. The University offers a variety of resources and support mechanisms to ensure your success and well-being. Visit the WVU Faculty website regularly to find important teaching resources and to learn out about additional faculty development sessions. Join us for future sessions and let us know what you need.

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