Events

Presented by Prof. Jeb Willenbring and Dr. Rebecca Bourn, required for all new Graduate Students.

Presented by Dr. Rebecca Bourn, required for all new graduate assistants.

Each new Math graduate student will attend one individual session of 15 – 20 minutes. Advising times are listed in the Canvas orientation course, required for all new Math graduate students.  Across the hall from the Boardwork Mixer Advising times …

Training on Canvas, PAWS, and Copiers. General departmental information and computer practice. Presented by Dr. Rebecca Bourn Required for all NEW Graduate Assistants

General information presented by research groups in the department. Attendees will be contacted with room assignments Recommended for all new and returning grad assistants

This is the first session of the teaching orientation program and will be an overview of UWM developmental math courses and a discussion of good classroom practices. Presented by Rebecca Bourn & Hayley Nathan Required for all new Teaching Assistants

Presented by Chris Hruska, Chair. Required for all course coordinators.

A continuation of the teaching orientation program with a focus on assessment. Presented by Dr. Kelly Kohlmetz, required for all NEW Teaching Assistants.  

First impressions matter! What can we do to set a positive tone for learning on the first day of class? Presented by Dr. Rebecca Bourn, required for all new Teaching Assistants.

 Presented by Prof Chris Hruska, Chair.

Discussion of FERPA, ARC, Accessibility, Academic Misconduct, Grievances, and other legal matters. Presented by Dr. Rebecca Bourn, required for all NEW Teaching Assistants.

All instructors must attend the meeting(s) for ALL courses they are scheduled to teach.

Required for Teaching Assistants assigned ALEKS video review duties.

Required for all Math 98/108 and 105 instructors, please see the Training Link.  

Overview of department teaching policies. Presented by Professor Chris Hruska, department chair. Required for ALL new & returning teaching assistants.

 All course coordinators will be available in their individual offices for any instructor who still has questions regarding their course. Available for anyone.

This mandatory orientation, hosted by the Center for International Education, is for F-1 and J-1 degree-seeking students who will be joining UWM in-person for the Fall 2026 semester. More information, and registration, can be found on this page.