9th Annual New Lecturer Orientation
Monday, August 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Registration
The LSA New Lecturer Orientation is designed for Lecturers I and III who are new to LSA to learn about relevant LSA policies and resources that can support them in their teaching, teach them more about setting up course technology, and allow them to talk with experienced LSA lecturers about U-M culture and resources. We hope this is a starting point for lecturers to build community among themselves across departments.
Agenda
| 10:00 - 10:30 am | Official Welcome to Michigan and Overview Overview of the Day and Opening Conversations | Hussey, 2nd floor |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | "What do I do when...?" Tim McKay, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, LSA Perry Fittrer, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education, LSA Sarah Daniels, Associate Dean of Students, Dean of Students Office Malinda Matney, Managing Director of CRLT | Hussey, 2nd floor |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Panel with Experienced Lecturers Michela Arnaboldi, Earth & Environmental Sciences Maia Farrar, English Language & Literature Gavin LaRose, Mathematics Mabel Rodriguez, Residential College Alicia Romero, Statistics Nicole Tuttle, Chemistry | |
| 12:00 - 1:05 pm | Lunch with Department Chairs & Experienced Lecturers | Michigan Room, 2nd floor |
| 1:05 - 1:45 pm | CRLT Opportunities, Resources, & Lecturers' Networking Activity Martha Epperson, Assistant Director, CRLT | Hussey, 2nd floor |
| 1:45 - 2:15 pm | Connecting Advisors and Instructors Tiffany LaPointe, Director of Advising Initiatives | Hussey, 2nd floor |
| 2:15 - 2:25 pm | Break | Hussey, 2nd floor |
| 2:25 - 3:25 pm | Campus Partners Roundtables | Hussey, 2nd floor |
| 3:25 - 3:30 pm | Closing & Evaluation | Hussey, 2nd floor |
| 3:30 - 4:30 pm | LEO Lecturer's Union | Hussey, 2nd floor |
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I receive accommodations for NLO?
This event is taking place in person in the Michigan League, with additional resources, materials, and activities in Canvas. If you would benefit from other accommodations, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing [email protected].
How can I get access to the Canvas site for NLO?
After registration, the NLO planning team will send New Lecturers an invitation to the Canvas site where you will be able to view resources and interact with colleagues. If you have any issues with registration or any questions about navigating Canvas, please contact [email protected].