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Few things are more important than getting the class off to the right start. These resources provide advice and ideas for that crucial first class, as well as suggestions for communicating your expectations to your students more generally.

First Day of Class

(Carnegie Mellon suggests 8 obtainable objectives)

(Vanderbilt's teaching center gives tips on introductions, expectations)

(Stanford suggests first-class ideas for new and experienced teachers) 

(attitude, ice breakers, and checklist from the University of Nebraska's teaching center)

The following videos (from Iowa State's teaching center) also contain advice for the first day of class:

Before Class Begins

(preparation checklist from the University of Oregon)

(Carnegie Mellon points out ways that thinking ahead will make your class go more smoothly)

(creating a supportive environment without losing control)

Early in the Semester

(University of Virginia teaching center lists a dozen ideas to help you remember quickly) even in very (ideas from Bowling Green State)

(from Iowa State)