Welcome to Mizzou! The Office of the Provost is planning several virtual and in-person events to welcome new faculty to Mizzou. Plans are in the works, so please check back to this website as new information and details are posted.
If you have any questions about New Faculty Orientation events or anything else that pertains to your transition to MU, please feel free to be in touch with me at kubyc@missouri.edu.
All my best,
Candace Kuby
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
Faculty Orientation Video
Please watch this welcome video for new faculty from the Office of the Provost.
New Faculty Orientation
Monday, August 17, 2:00pm-6:00pm: Reception hosted by the Office of the Provost for new faculty members at The Shack, located in the MU Student Center at 901 Rollins St. Join us for food, music, and time to meet your new Mizzou colleagues in this lovely setting in the heart of our campus.
Tuesday, August 18, 8:00am-4:00pm: New Faculty Orientation events will take place in the south tower of Memorial Union located at 518 Hitt Street. Stay tuned for more information about the sessions on research, working with your department chair, teaching supports, the graduate school, extension and outreach, and much more!
Wednesday, August 19, 8:00am-4:00pm: New Faculty Mentor Training. Mentoring at Mizzou is a professional development opportunity for Mizzou faculty and staff who mentor graduate students, post docs, and/or faculty. The program uses Entering Mentoring curricula developed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research. This professional development uses an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to help mentors develop skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive, research mentoring relationships – relationships that optimize the success of both mentor and mentees.
Click here to view specific 2026 College/School orientation events.
May 22, 2025 9:00-10:00 am
The focus of this session is on what new faculty need to know about our community and local resources. Click here to view the slides from the session.
June 2, 2025 11:00-12:00 pm
The focus of this session is on what new faculty need to know about HR, benefits, and related faculty resources on campus. Click here to view the recording of the session. Click here to view the slides from the session.
June 24, 2025 1:30-2:30 pm
The focus of this session is on what new faculty need to know as they plan their syllabi and class activities for teaching. We will discuss supports from the Teaching for Learning Center, Missouri Online, the MU Libraries, and the Mizzou Store. Information about Canvas, our web-based learning management system, will be shared. We will also announce additional workshops and sessions taking place in July and August to support you as you prepare for teaching. Click here to view the recording of the session. Click here to view the slides from the session.
2026-2027 Supports
New Faculty Webinars
AI #1: Questioning the Bot: Teaching Critical Thinking with AI
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 11:30am
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN4L9rhb6eCVSsreKjuiQCrh20BnzkAdOCdajBHjOAvaa4_A/viewf orm?usp=header
Generative AI can produce answers instantly and (confidently!), but that doesn’t mean those answers are accurate, thoughtful, or complete. In this session, we’ll share classroom activities that ask students to question AI-generated texts to evaluate the quality and expose gaps, biases, or inaccuracies. These critical analysis activities can help students develop 21st century media literacy skills that are useful for all disciplines and apply to the media world beyond AI, too.
Write to Reflect: Handwritten Journals in the WI Classroom
Friday, October 16, 2026 @ 12:00pm
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQe9hrywonG6Dk7hTJzR2ceLlElZQLwMzv-Yr25-qxOj8vAQ/viewform?usp=header
Handwritten journals offer a powerful way to ensure students are thinking, processing, and engaging with course material. This workshop highlights how WI faculty across disciplines use journals to promote reflection, deepen learning, and reduce opportunities for AI misuse.
AI #2: Rethinking AI and Academic Integrity
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 12:30 pm
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyho6tmyaVDZ2pQOnWVn8fGOJ8E1Vd0wd9DfQvmXmyIYIUMw/viewform?usp=header
Generative AI continues to reshape how students approach their coursework, raising important questions about authorship, accountability, and academic integrity. In this session, we’ll explore ways to address students’ AI use in WI classes beyond a rule-breaking framework. Instead, we’ll consider how assignment design, classroom conversations, and a focus on voice can invite students into more transparent, ethical engagement with AI.
The Power of Handwriting: Fostering Authentic Engagement in WI Courses
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 8:30 am
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX49zSwuRyLHq-Ee99vLKKkCa_jQjotAQ-GVVXY_fZ88M4UQ/viewform?usp=header
Many instructors are returning to handwritten assignments to keep students engaged in their learning. This workshop explores why handwriting slows thinking, boosts reflection, and supports deeper cognition—and how WI faculty are using it successfully across disciplines.
Additional Resources
Online Teaching: https://teaching.missouri.edu
On-Campus Teaching: https://tlc.missouri.edu
New Employee On-Boarding: https://hr.missouri.edu/new-employees/information-new-employees
Health and Benefits: https://hr.missouri.edu/benefits-and-retirement
Parking: https://parking.missouri.edu
Canvas Site
New Faculty Members have a shared Canvas site, where they will find videos, resources, and information about a variety of important topics, organizations, and offices. To access, go to https://umsystem.instructure.com and login with your MU pawprint and password.