8th Annual New Lecturer Orientation

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Pre-registration for the 2025 New Lecturer Orientation is now closed. We will accept walk-in registrations onsite. Thank you!

Michigan League (map)

2:00 - 6:30 p.m. 

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

2:00 - 2:15 pm

Official Welcome to Michigan and the Michigan Teaching Community

Tim McKay, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, LSA

 Koessler, 3rd floor
2:15 - 3:20 pm

"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

 Koessler, 3rd floor
3:20 - 3:30 pm

Break

 
3:30 - 4:00 pm

CRLT Resources & Opportunities

Martha Epperson, CRLT

 Koessler, 3rd floor
4:00 - 4:30 pm

Panel with Experienced Lecturers

Michela Arnaboldi, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Maia Farrar, English Language & Literature
Gavin LaRose, Mathematics
Nicole Tuttle, Chemistry

 Koessler, 3rd floor
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Reception
 
 Henderson, 3rd floor
5:30 - 6:30 pm

LEO Lecturer's Union

 Koessler, 3rd 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].