New Faculty Orientation Presentations
Morning Plenary
Becoming Part of USC [pptx]
Jennifer Ng, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Office of the Provost
Just-in-Time Resources for Faculty [pptx]
Matt E. Thatcher, Ph.D.
Director
Center for Teaching Excellence
Breakout Sessions
Supporting Student Success at USC [pptx]
Silvia Patricia Rios Husain, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Success
Student Affairs and Academic Support
Navigating the USC Research Ecosystem [pptx]
Emily Devereux, D.P.A.
Associate Vice President for Research Development
Office of the Vice President for Research
Lumi Bakos, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research Operations
Office of the Vice President for Research
Teaching and Learning at USC [pptx]
Mitchell D. Herring, Ed.D.
Instructional Designer
Center for Teaching Excellence
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, Ph.D. | 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:
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| 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:
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| 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.