1. New Faculty Orientation Needs Assessment Report
Conducted by: Scott Bissell
Lead Instructional Designer
Center for Faculty Excellence

2. Analysis Process
Compared orientation to current competency model and instructor role expectations
Reviewed participant feedback provided at end of orientation and follow-up provided after first course taught
Gathered supervisor feedback through review section and survey
Included feedback from NFO instruction team from monthly meetings

3. Current Orientation Structure
Orientation to Laureate and Walden using online resources, academic leader podcasts and Center overview self-paced modules
Overview of social change via reading and discussion questions
Role competencies trained through self-paced modules and discussion questions
Technical skills with some use of role competencies are used in a practice classroom
Compliance/regulatory training is done via self paced modules on FERPA and Academic Integrity
FED introduced via self-paced module and then data is entered as a requirement
Participants complete self-reflections through discussion questions and self-assessment

4. Current NFO Structure by Week
Outcomes
1 – Walden University
Trace the history of Walden from its early days and describe how that history was shaped by the founding vision.
List the key features of the Walden Vision, Mission, and Goal statements.
Analyze and find applications of “positive social change”.
Locate key resource accessed from the Faculty Portal.
Describe academic center functions and resources for students and faculty.
2 – Walden University Faculty
Determine the values and commitments typical of Walden faculty members
Examine the faculty governance structure at Walden University and other policies in the Faculty Handbook and related policy resources.
Describe the requirements and course descriptions of the program in which you will be working.
Identify strategies to perform key instructional roles including:
ensuring academic integrity
facilitating threaded discussions
building critical thinking skills,
Providing feedback on student work, and submitting grades.
Assess the importance of instructor presence in the online classroom.
3 – Walden University Students
Explore the demographic data on Walden students and suggest implications of the data.
Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform key instructional roles in working with adult learners
Describe and model communication practices in working with international students f
Describe and model civil communication practices in the online environment
Describe practices that encourage relationships with students that support their success
Evaluate challenges that can arise in the online classroom and propose ways of addressing those challenges.
4 – Next Steps
Identify quality initiatives that are in place to promote faculty excellence
List the various awards and recognitions for which you can nominate colleagues or be a recipient.
Describe the faculty development opportunities available to Walden faculty members.
Describe how a faculty member can become a part of the Walden community.
Submit your information to the Faculty Expertise Database.
Introduce yourself to your Program Director.

5. Current Orientation Opportunities
Opportunity
Academic Leader
Participant / Instructor
Additional student support groups (AA, textbooks, enrollment) information
Grading assignment using Turnitin and rubric (include tone)
More emphasis on login requirements
Importance of learning outcomes
Practice setting up classroom
Clarify senior colleague role
Where policies may differ by college
Compiled reference guide for Walden and teaching online
Managing time in completing instructor tasks

6. University Updates Opportunities
Assessing Learning Outcomes/competencies of participants
Updated Faculty Competencies
Scholarship and Service not trained
Ethics and values trained with FERPA
Enhanced Blackboard functionality from scheduled upgrade
Using Self-assessment for additional development
Video previews for each week to introduce topics and address frequently asked questions about week assignments

7. CFE Faculty Development Model
The Faculty Member as a Teacher
The Faculty Member as a Scholar and Professional
The Faculty Member as a Person
As defined by the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education

8. Orientation Learning Outcomes Comparison
Current NFO
Proposed NFO
Explore the university's history, mission, values, goals, and educational philosophy
Explore the university's history, mission of social change, values, goals, and educational philosophy
Define Walden University’s current organizational and leadership structure
Same
Define the roles and responsibilities of online instructors
Define university and program policies and procedures used in teaching online and Walden's expectations for all faculty
Use Walden instructor tools, student support resources and online classroom environment
Use Walden instructor tools, student support resources and online classroom environment to demonstrate the Walden faculty role.
Explain organizational models, teaching methods and communication techniques that are effective in a distance learning environment
Use organizational models, teaching methods and communication techniques that are effective in meeting learning outcomes in a distance learning environment
Describe steps to prepare classroom for a new term
Identify techniques to effectively manage time in performing the instructor role.
Red text above indicates a revised or new learning outcome.

9. Revised Orientation Structure
Laureate and Walden Orientation
Social change trained through self-paced module and build on learning through discussion question
Continue use of center self-paced modules and HR orientation modules
Add content on other areas such as academic advising, college support team, field experience
Synthesize center learning through a discussion question with scenarios that relate to support resources from center
Faculty as Teacher competencies development
Continue use of self-paced modules
Synthesize learning through focused discussion questions
Add content around faster feedback techniques and tools
Blackboard practice
First set of activities will be through a classroom set up simulation
Second set of activities will be faculty as teacher competencies skills including facilitating a discussion, grading and assignment using Turnitin and other tools and techniques, and setting up groups optional activity
Provide more on classroom best practices in Blackboard
Faculty as Scholar and Professional
Introduce Walden’s scholarship and service model
Faculty as a Person
Develop a time management self-paced module for faculty
Provide additional information about faculty support resources (HR content from self paced module)
Overall Assessment and Rigor
Self-assessment will be introduced sooner and be more future development oriented.

10. Proposed NFO Structure by Week
Outcomes
1 – Laureate and Walden University
Explore the university’s history, educational philosophy and current organizational leadership and structure.
Review the key features of the Walden Vision, Mission, and Goal statements.
List the key features of the Walden Vision, Mission, and Goal statements.
Analyze and find applications of “positive social change” in student work.
Locate key resources accessed from the Faculty Portal.
Identify how academic center functions and resources support students.
2 – Your Role and Responsibilities
Determine the values, roles and commitments typical of Walden faculty members
Examine the faculty governance structure at Walden University and other policies in University policy resources
Identify resources and strategies to perform key instructional roles including:
ensuring academic integrity
facilitating discussions
building critical thinking skills,
Providing feedback and assessing student work.
instructor presence in the online classroom.
Identify quality initiatives that are in place to promote faculty excellence
Practice classroom set-up activities to prepare for student learning.
3 Facilitating Student Learning Outcomes
Explore the demographic data on Walden students and suggest implications of the data.
Demonstrate key instructional skills in working with adult learners
Demonstrate communication practices in working with international students
Propose strategies for handling challenges that arise in the online classroom.
4 – Putting it all Together
Identify resources and techniques to effectively manage your time in performing the instructor role.
Assess your own facilitators and barriers for Walden faculty competencies.
Submit your information to the Faculty Expertise Database.

11. Assessing Learning Outcomes
Assessment
Explore the university's history, mission of social change, values, goals, and educational philosophy
Assessment in Introduction to Social Change self-paced module
Discussion question about social change claims by students
Define Walden University’s current organizational and leadership structure
Discussion question where participants will link scenarios to relevant support resources
Define the roles and responsibilities of online instructors
Policies at Walden self-paced module quiz
FERPA self-paced module
Discussion question that verifies understanding of responsibilities.
Define university and program policies and procedures used in teaching online and Walden's expectations for all faculty
Discussion questions that related including academic integrity, challenging student situations and instructor presence.
Use Walden instructor tools, student support resources and online classroom environment to demonstrate the Walden faculty role.
Classroom setup simulation
Class facilitation and assignment grading simulation
Use organizational models, teaching methods and communication techniques that are effective in a distance learning environment
Discussion questions where participants connect teaching scenarios with effective pedagogy/andragogy and community building techniques.
Identify techniques effectively manage time in performing the instructor role.
Time Management Strategies self-paced module quiz
Self-Assessment on faculty competencies
Red text above indicates a revised or new assessment.

12. Linking to First Year Faculty Training Plan Required Modules in Revised NFO
Self-Paced Module
Current NFO
Introduction to Social Change
Not included
Center for Student Success Overview
Recommended
Center for Faculty Excellence Overview
Center for Research Quality Overview
Policies at Walden
Academic Integrity
Required
Facilitating Online Discussions
Critical Thinking Skills
Providing Feedback to Learners
FERPA Module 1: What is FERPA?
Building Relationships with Students
Blackboard 9 for Walden Faculty
Engaging Diverse Learners
Promoting Faculty Quality and Excellence
How to Enter Your Data into FED
Faculty Time Management Strategies???
To be Developed

13. Linking to First Year Faculty Training Plan Post NFO Training Plan
Self-Paced Module
Current NFO
OIRA Overview
Recommended
Submitting Final Grades
Working with Adult Learners
Becoming Part of the Walden Community
Exploring Scholarship and Service at Walden University
Not Included
Participant Pool

14. Next Steps
May
Finalize design approach through feedback sessions with CFE and Academic Leadership
Connect orientation outcomes and assessment to university metrics
June-July
Engage faculty subject matter experts to flesh out content based on best practices
August - October
Complete development of course and pilot new version
Launch revised NFO
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