Instructor Orientation
Educators Who
Rise Together
Welcome to the Phoenix family!
Whether you are a brand-new faculty member or an instructor coming to UW-Green Bay with years of experience, CATL is here to support you! We provide orientation programming for full-time and part-time instructors, offer confidential instructor consultations, and maintain a variety of digital resources about teaching and learning. Learn more about:
Start Off on
the Right Foot
Begin your UW-Green Bay teaching journey with new instructor orientation!
As a part of the onboarding process, new instructors are invited to attend one of two separate CATL-led orientation events based on whether they are on a full-time or part-time contract. These orientations provide an overview of the core information and skills you will need as an instructor at UW-Green Bay and are distinct from the "Phoenix Orientation" event for all new employees. Topics covered during new instructor orientation may include creating a syllabus, designing assessments, engaging students, and using Canvas for all teaching modalities.
If you have any questions about instructor orientation, please contact CATL.
Full-Time Instructor Orientation
New full-time instructors are invited to a hybrid CATL-led orientation event in August before the start of the fall semester. In-person attendance is recommended, but instructors also have the option to attend virtually. Full-time instructors also meet with CATL as a cohort throughout the academic year to check in, cover additional topics that new instructors should know, and address questions that may arise during your first year at UW-Green Bay.
Part-Time Instructor Orientation
New part-time instructors are invited to a fully virtual CATL-led orientation session before the start of their first semester. Part-time instructor orientation occurs twice a year: in August before beginning of the fall semester and in January before the spring semester. These orientations are typically held in the evening on a weekday to accommodate instructors who work other jobs during the day.
We're Here
to Help
Meet 1:1 with a CATL team member
In addition to orientation, we strongly encourage all new instructors to set up an individual consultation with CATL. We can provide guidance on topics like developing your syllabus, designing a class, using Canvas, or implementing teaching tools and strategies. Let us know how we can help!
Explore CATL's Resources for Instructors
In addition to instructor orientation events and individual consultations, we welcome new instructors to explore the resources below at your own pace.
Instructor Resources Page
Navigating the wealth of teaching resources available at UW-Green Bay can pose a challenge, whether you're a new or veteran instructor. To simplify this process, CATL has complied a collection of essential links, guides, and training materials for teaching at UWGB.
Teaching Toolbox
Engage with CATL's teaching toolbox, a collection of blog resources designed to help you plan, teach, and reflect on your courses. The toolbox also includes information on integrating technology and designing universal, accessible learning experiences.
Learn More
Find even more teaching and learning resources, including webinar recordings, articles, and step-by-step guides, on CATL's blog, The Cowbell.
Connect WITH US
Let us know how CATL can help you! Schedule a consultation, reach us by phone or email, or drop by anytime our office is open.
Office Location: Cofrin Library 405
Open: M – F, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (920) 465-2541
Email: catl@uwgb.edu
College Drop-in Hours: Schedule varies weekly