Agenda for 2026 Orientation

Zoom meeting link https://ndmu.zoom.us/j/94017447133

Spring 2026 Recording: https://youtu.be/XxvhflPb2GE

SOE Faculty Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ndmusoe/home 

Welcome and Overview of the Meeting (Dr. Juliann Dupuis, Dr. Ryan Schaaf, Dr. Angelo Letizia)

Policies and Procedures (Ryan and Angelo)

• Contracts (dates, contacts, etc.) (Juliann)

• Communication with students (at least 24hr acknowledgment)

• Syllabus template (send course syllabus every semester to program chair 2 weeks before course start date)

• Self-Service

  • Roster Verification 

  • Final grades

  • Incompletes 

• Book orders 

• Canvas & Assessment protocols

• Netiquette guide

• AI statement

• Faculty Observations

• Questions with specific courses/Program Coordinators

• Progress monitoring 

• Who do I contact?

Welcome from Department Chairs 

• Dr. Angelo Letizia, Initial Certification Programs Department Chair

• Dr. Ryan Schaaf, Advanced Certification Programs Department Chair

SOE Website (Ryan Schaaf) https://sites.google.com/view/ndmusoe/home

EdTPA overview and updates (Dr. Angelo Letizia)

• What is it and why is it so important?

• Supporting students

PhD/EdD Program Updates (Dr. Angelo Letizia)

Wrap-Up and Final Questions/Concerns

Please complete the following contact information update

2026 NDMU School of Education Associate Faculty Contact Information

2026 Confirmation of SoE Associate Faculty Training

Send your bios and pictures to Dr. Ryan Schaaf rschaaf@ndm.edu