New Faculty Program

Schedule

Fall 2011 Semester Schedule
The meetings will be held on Mondays from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the University Hall Conference Center (7th floor) unless otherwise noted.

September 12    
Introduction
Welcome from campus representatives, meet resource faculty and other campus officers.

Group Photo

September 19 
Dr. Willard P. Gingerich, Provost and VPAA
A conversation with Provost Gingerich.

Dr. Joan Ficke, Dean of the Graduate School and the Resource Faculty
Dr. Ficke will discuss the reappointment, tenure and promotion processes.

September 26
College/School Session with Deans
Meetings by colleges/schools: each Dean will present his/her vision and expectations for faculty, describe the different centers and departments and introduce their staff members.

October 3
Fostering Deep Learning
Dr. Ken Bain, Vice Provost for Instruction and Director of the Research Academy for University Learning

October 10
Developing Your Research Proposal
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will describe the programs and services of that office as well as possibilities for faculty development.

Early Semester Check-In
Resource Faculty

October 17
Institutional Review Board
Dr. Debra Zellner, Professor and IRB Chair
Location: Student Center 411-414

The MSU Honors Program
Dr. Gregory L. Waters, Professor and Director of the Honors Program
Location: Student Center 411-414

October 24
College/School session

October 31
Technology
Dr. Edward V. Chapel, Vice President for Information Technology

Research Resources and Instructional Services
Dr. Judith Lin Hunt, Dean of Library Services

November 7
How Can the Dean of Students Office Help You?
Dr. Rose Mary Howell, Dean of Students, will introduce faculty to the services offered by that  office, and present the opportunities for new faculty to get involved with student organizations and campus life.

Mental Health Response
Dr. Jaclyn Friedman-Lombardo, Director of the Counseling & Psychological Services ad Ms. Linda A. Smith, Director of the Disability Resource Center

November 14
Union and Senate: Meet your Representatives
Dr. Saundra Collins, President of the MSU Senate
Dr. Richard Wolfson, President, AFT Local 1904
http://www.aftlocal1904.org

Navigating MSU's Gen Ed Program
Dr. Jefferson J. A. Gatrall, Assistant Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures,
CHSS Representative, General Education Requirements Committee

November 21
Faculty Scholarship Program
Resource Faculty will be invited to discuss their experience with this program.

FSP Scholarly Agendas
Faculty will gather in small groups to converse about their respective agendas. The resource faculty will serve as facilitators and provide suggestions as needed.

Tenure at MSU: Lessons Learned, Stories Told...
Recently tenured faculty will share their experiences with securing tenure at MSU.

November 28
College/School session

December 5
Creating the Promising Syllabus: Planning Ahead for the Spring Semester
Dr. Ken Bain, Vice Provost for Instruction and Director of the Research Academy for University Learning

December 12
Exploring Interdisciplinary Collaborations
Dr. Willard P. Gingerich, Provost/VPAA

Holiday Social

Spring 2012 Semester Schedule

February 6
Meeting with President Cole at 3:00 pm
Location: President's Dining Room in University Hall, 7th floor

April 23
End of the Year Social