University of North Alabama
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Center for Teaching
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Supporting faculty in developing their teaching practice, advancing student learning, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across campus.
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Browse guides, templates, and tools to support your teaching practice and course design.
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Explore the Faculty Fellows Program and Faculty Presenter Series, two pathways to recognition and support for your work in teaching and learning.
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New Faculty Orientation (NFO) provides direction for incoming faculty members.
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New Faculty Orientation 2026
Fall 2026
Aug 18
New Faculty Orientation
- 8:00 Check-in
- 8:30 Welcome from President and Provost
- 9:00 Campus Tour (small groups) with LaGrange Society
- ~10:00 Meet UNA Departments (CTL, ITS, Library, Student Affairs)
- 11:00 Faculty Panel
- Noon Lunch
- 1:00 Dismissed
Sep 1
LMS/Canvas How-To Guided Demo
Bring your own device
Oct 6
Student Focus – Rotating Roundtables
- FERPA (HR)
- Accessible Course Design (CTL)
- ROAR Access Center
- Honors College
- Success Center
- Mental Health/Title IV
- International Affairs (study abroad/COIL)
Nov 3
End of Semester Prep
Start of Semester Prep • Q&A
Dec TBD
End of First Semester Social
Tentatively December 3rd or 4th
Faculty Panel: Work-Life Balance/Imposter Syndrome
Faculty Panel: Work-Life Balance/Imposter Syndrome
Spring 2026
Jan 12
UNA Benefits and Resources
Feb 2
Tenure and Promotion
Mar 2
Research
Apr 6
Course Design
Apr TBD
End of First Year Social
Tentatively after April 29th
Faculty Panel: Getting Involved
Faculty Panel: Getting Involved
- Shared Governance
- Faculty Senate
- Community Engagement
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