Williston State College

Williston State College (WSC), founded in 1961, is located in northwestern North Dakota, along the Missouri River. The college serves students throughout the region with diverse academic and workforce development programs.

WSC partnered with Symbiosis to create their online faculty orientation program.

Faculty Orientation Design

• Developed a comprehensive online orientation program specifically for new faculty
• Created content to support faculty onboarding and institutional integration
• Designed program to be accessible and engaging for diverse faculty backgrounds
• Structured orientation to cover essential policies, procedures, and teaching resources

The faculty orientation program delivered:

• Successfully launched an online faculty orientation program
• Enhanced onboarding process for new faculty members
• Improved accessibility and convenience for faculty completing orientation requirements
• Streamlined WSC’s faculty development and integration processes

This collaboration provided Williston State College with an efficient, accessible way to orient new faculty members. The online program supports faculty success while reducing administrative burden on college staff.