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Events & programs

Explore our Communities of Practice (CoPs), Intensives, Departmental Workshops, Graduate Student Programs and Fellowships!

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Communities of practice

new faculty orientation

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TEACHING @ UMAINE: FOUNDATIONS FOR NEW FACULTY

lAUNCH YOUR TEACHING JOURNEY WITH CONFIDENCE, CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY.

This welcoming, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together, we’ll explore our students, institutional policies, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios, build a personalized teaching development plan, and gain a strong start in your academic career at UMaine.

Along the way, you’ll connect with colleagues across campus, reflect on your own teaching practice, and discover the resources and support available to help you succeed—not just this semester, but for years to come.

Alternate Fridays from 11am-12pm | Starts September 12th*

Learn more & Register

*Optional Welcome Lunch on August 29th from 11am–12pm in Fernald Hall, Room 102