Graduate Teaching Orientation 2025

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.