Workshops and Training

Faculty development is the key to a successful first-year program and is an important component of the work that the University 101 staff is engaged in. We offer a variety of workshops for our new and returning instructors.

All USC faculty and staff interested in teaching University 101 are required to complete the Teaching Experience Workshop prior to becoming eligible to teach the course. These workshops are offered twice a year at the start and the conclusion of each spring semester.

Building Connections Conference: This annual conference, held each May, serves as the major faculty development effort for all University 101 instructors. We recognize that faculty need ongoing and regular opportunities to learn new strategies for achieving course outcomes, to share ideas and best practices, and to place their work in a larger context.

Team Building & Syllabus Preparation Workshops: This workshop is an important part of the team-teaching initiative that has made University 101 a success. Team-building workshops are held every spring and offer instructors the opportunity to work with their teaching partners (peer and graduate leaders) in a group setting.

Faculty Meetings: These meetings, held each month during the fall semester, provide an opportunity for instructors to share ideas and learn from each other. It is also important for the University 101 staff to meet regularly with our faculty to provide important announcements, communicate and clarify expectations, and to discuss emerging issues.