Academic Orientation and The Introduction to Learning and Teaching (TILT)
This two-part orientation programme introduces new academic staff to academic life at the University.
All new academic staff need to attend Orientation to Academic Life at the University within 12 months of starting at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. This includes experienced staff and those on short-term appointments. All staff new to teaching must also attend Introduction to Learning and Teaching (TILT).
The Centre for Academic Development runs the Orientation to Academic Life programme twice a year in February and August as part of the New Staff Orientation Programme. TILT also runs twice a year in February and August usually in the following week to Academic Orientation.
You will find out about the University's values, academic career framework, expectations, and students, as well as the support available for your teaching and research. All the workshops are interactive, practical sessions. They are informed by relevant research and run by experienced facilitators.
Register for the New Staff Welcome and Orientation Programme and you will be automatically enrolled in these Academic orientation sessions.
In 2022
Academic Orientation Thursday 3 February. (Online)
The Introduction to Learning and Teaching Thursday 10 February and Friday 11 February. (Online)
All new academic staff need to attend Orientation to Academic Life at the University within 12 months of starting at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. This includes experienced staff and those on short-term appointments. All staff new to teaching must also attend Introduction to Learning and Teaching (TILT).
The Centre for Academic Development runs the Orientation to Academic Life programme twice a year in February and August as part of the New Staff Orientation Programme. TILT also runs twice a year in February and August usually in the following week to Academic Orientation.
You will find out about the University's values, academic career framework, expectations, and students, as well as the support available for your teaching and research. All the workshops are interactive, practical sessions. They are informed by relevant research and run by experienced facilitators.
Register for the New Staff Welcome and Orientation Programme and you will be automatically enrolled in these Academic orientation sessions.
In 2022
Academic Orientation Thursday 3 February. (Online)
The Introduction to Learning and Teaching Thursday 10 February and Friday 11 February. (Online)
Useful Links for Academic Orientation
Here are some links to key documents and guidelines for staff:
(Some links may need you to login to access them)
(Some links may need you to login to access them)
Key University Policy and Strategy documents:
Te Herenga Waka Strategic Plan
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Statute
Staff Conduct Policy
Mai i te Iho ki te Pae: Māori Strategic Outcomes Framework
Course Management Policy Documents and Guidelines:
Assessment Handbook
Academic Misconduct Register
Meeting the Needs of Students with Impairments
Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures
Staff Development:
Academic Career Framework
Professional Development supporting Learning and Teaching
Professional Development opportunities
Leadership and Management development
New Staff Guide
Equity Diversity and Inclusion framework
Staff Health and Wellbeing
Research Tools and Services:
Staff Software downloads
Staff Digital Research Services
Library Research Support
Statistical Research Support
VUW High Performance Computing Cluster
Research Data Management
Te Herenga Waka Strategic Plan
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Statute
Staff Conduct Policy
Mai i te Iho ki te Pae: Māori Strategic Outcomes Framework
Course Management Policy Documents and Guidelines:
Assessment Handbook
Academic Misconduct Register
Meeting the Needs of Students with Impairments
Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures
Staff Development:
Academic Career Framework
Professional Development supporting Learning and Teaching
Professional Development opportunities
Leadership and Management development
New Staff Guide
Equity Diversity and Inclusion framework
Staff Health and Wellbeing
Research Tools and Services:
Staff Software downloads
Staff Digital Research Services
Library Research Support
Statistical Research Support
VUW High Performance Computing Cluster
Research Data Management