Upcoming Events
New Faculty Orientation Day 3 (THREE-DAY EVENT)
Date and Time
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Location
Seidman College of Business
50 Front Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
City Campus
Description
We are excited to welcome new faculty this coming Fall (2026)! Orientation is a THREE-DAY event. The final day of orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 11th. It will be a full day devoted to familiarizing faculty with all the services and supports at GVSU that are for YOU. The Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center and the Faculty Research and Innovation Center will highlight the supports, funding, and opportunities related to teaching, learning, and research.
Orientation will focus on engaging new faculty in a collaborative learning experience focused squarely on student success, community building, and exploration or campus resources for both faculty and news students.
- Highlight critical information about the university, guiding new faculty to construct for themselves a greater understanding of (a) the mission, vision, and values of Grand Valley State University, (b) what is meant by student success, and (c) the hallmarks of a successful new faculty experience
- Model learner-centered teaching strategies (including interactive discussions, experiential learning, case studies, special topic choices)
- Foster a sense of community and build relationships among new faculty
- Motivate new faculty to see themselves contributing to a supportive, collaborative campus community
Information
For more information, please visit: NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION 2026-2027
Contact
Pew FTLC
[email protected]
(616) 331-3498