Welcome to the teaching and learning community at UW–Madison!
Returning in August 2025
Academic staff instructors play a vital role in the teaching mission of the university. This event is designed for individuals who have recently started new instructional roles and are classified as academic staff.
You’ll get information on a variety of campus resources and connect with other instructors, instructional support offices, and leadership.
Presented by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring, the Collaboratory for Engineering Education and Teaching Excellence, the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative, the Office of Human Resources, and the Secretary of the Academic Staff
Schedule
The schedule below is from August 2024 – watch for updates closer to the next Welcome.
9:30 – 10 a.m. – Check-in
10 – 10:15 a.m. – Welcome & Event Overview
Marci Birkes, onboarding and performance management coordinator, Office of Human Resources
Julie Hunt Johnson, program manager, Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. – Joining UW–Madison’s Teaching & Learning Community
John Zumbrunnen, senior vice provost for academic affairs and vice provost for teaching & learning
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. – Building a Community of Care for Student Success
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor
10:45 – 10:55 a.m. – Break
10:55 a.m. – Noon – Your Teaching Journey: Charting a Course at UW-Madison
Megan Schmid, associate vice provost for teaching & learning and director, Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
Katie Will, teaching & learning developer and Teaching Fellows Learning Community facilitator, Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
Noon – 1 p.m. – Lunch & Table Conversations
1 – 1:40 p.m. – Panel Discussion with Current Instructors
1:40 – 2 p.m. – Provost’s Welcome & Closing
Charles Lee Isbell, Jr., provost, vice chancellor for academic affairs and Hilldale professor
Frequently asked questions
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Which instructors are classified as academic staff?
Academic staff instructors hold a number of different job titles across campus:
- Adjunct professors/instructors
- Clinical professors/instructors
- Instructional administrators
- Instructors
- Lecturers
- Professors of practice
- Teaching faculty
- Teaching professors
- Teaching specialists
Where can I find more information for new instructors?
Visit CTLM’s resource page for new instructors and contact CTLM if you’re having trouble finding what you need.