Adjunct Orientation 2026
Eastern Illinois University
The Faculty Development and Innovation Center is pleased to host Eastern Illinois University's first Adjunct Faculty Orientation. This session offers an introduction to the university and to the resources, policies, and support available as adjuncts begin the semester.
All adjunct faculty are invited, whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to the classroom. Attendance is optional and encouraged.
The orientation will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. CDT via Zoom.
Registration is requested so that we know how many to anticipate and email the Zoom link and session materials in advance.
This orientation focuses on university-wide information that applies to all adjunct faculty. Information specific to your courses, curriculum, and departmental expectations will be provided by your academic department.
Registration: https://eiu.libcal.com/event/17311498
Session Topics
- Logistics - EIU employee related information such as parking, PantherID, keys, NetID & Password, and PAWS.
- Textbooks - The EIU Textbook Rental System (TRS) and responding to student questions about textbooks.
- EIU Supported Instructional Technologies - Including D2L Brightspace, Microsoft Office 365 (including Teams and Outlook), and more.
- The Syllabus & The Course - Syllabus requirements and considerations, office hours, digital file accessibility. Open Educational Resources (OER), grades, instructional design resources.
- Available Student Support
- Available Faculty Support
Additional Resources
The resources below were developed for our incoming full-time faculty, and some sections address expectations that do not apply to adjunct appointments. Adjunct faculty may find useful information in them.
- New Faculty Essentials Website to help navigate your way through everything from Human Resources to Course Policies and Development.
- New Faculty Guidebook (2024 edition) a welcome guide for new faculty, assisting in launching you into your teaching role at EIU.
- Contact Information for academic departments, and information on being prepared for their first semester as a member of our community.
Questions about the orientation may be directed to the Faculty Development and Innovation Center at fdic@eiu.edu.
Page updated: August 6, 2026
