Fall 2025 Schedule subject to change.
OSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning presents: New Graduate Teaching Orientation: Preparing to Teach Conference
New Graduate Teaching Orientation
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Location: Learning Innovation Center (LINC) Lobby — Map
This conference is designed to support your success from day one and throughout the academic year. You’ll engage with a range of sessions that provide guidance on preparing for your first class, introduce you to key campus resources, create opportunities to connect with colleagues across disciplines, and explore innovative pedagogical practices to enhance your teaching effectiveness.
Attendance
Attendance is highly encouraged and is required by some academic units. Please check with your program if you are unsure whether your attendance is required. Do not miss out on door prizes and Center for Teaching and Learning swag.
For more information or disability accommodations, contact Elise Hohensee ([email protected]) by August 22.
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Registration and check in
9 - 9:20 a.m.
Welcome and Orientation
Presentation: Ashley Holmes, Ph.D., Center for Teaching and Learning
Conference Sessions
The following breakout sessions offer opportunities to dive deeper into the topics that matter most to you. For each of the four blocks, choose one session to attend. Offerings include a variety of engaging formats—panels, workshops, and presentations—modeling and providing different teaching and learning approaches.
Most of all—have fun!
9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Breakout Session #1
Choose one of the following sessions:
Canvas: Getting Started
Lesson Planning: Preparing for Class
Engaging Students in the Classroom
Grading Toolkit: Rubrics, Feedback, and More
Federal, State and University Policies Related to Instruction at OSU (recommended session)
10:20 - 10:50 a.m.
Networking Break and Provided Snacks
10:50 - 11:40 a.m.
Breakout Session #2
Choose one of the following sessions:
Canvas: Getting Started
Lesson Planning: Preparing for Class
Engaging Students in the Classroom
Grading Toolkit: Rubrics, Feedback, and More
Federal, State and University Policies Related to Instruction at OSU (recommended session)
11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Networking Break and Provided Lunch
12:40 - 1:30 p.m.
Breakout Session #3
Choose one of the following sessions:
Graduate Teaching Panel: Student Voices
Being Prepared: The First Day of Class
Teaching in the U.S. Classroom: A Guide for International GTs
GCCUT: Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching
Federal, State and University Policies Related to Instruction at OSU (recommended session)
1:30 - 1:40 p.m.
Transition time
1:40 - 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Session #4
Choose one of the following sessions:
International Graduate Teaching Panel: Student Voices
Being Prepared: The First Day of Class
Campus Connections: OSU Resources for Teaching and Learning
Simple Tips for Digital Access
Federal, State and University Policies Related to Instruction at OSU (recommended session)
Can't decide which session to attend? All session slides, materials, and handouts will be available for digital download. You can also connect with colleagues to swap notes and share key takeaways.