New Faculty Program
Schedule
NEW
FACULTY PROGRAM 2006-2007
Fall Semester Schedule
(University Hall, Conference Center, 7th floor, Mondays from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.)
September 11
Introduction
Welcome from campus representatives, meet resource faculty and previous cohort, and tour of the University main
areas with student ambassadors.
President's Reception at 4:30 pm
September 18
Dr. Ken Bain, Vice Provost for Instruction and Director of the Teaching and Learning Resource Center
Presentation: What the Best College Teachers Do: Using the Results of a Fifteen-Year Study of Highly Successful Educators
September 25
Dr. Richard Lynde, Provost and VPAA
A conversation with the Provost. Dr. Lynde will discuss MSU's definition of scholarship and MSU strategic plan.
http://www.montclair.edu/pages/provost/strategicplan.pdf
Dr. Joan Ficke, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs with Resource Faculty
Dr. Ficke will engage the group in a conversation about reappointment, tenure and promotion processes.
Reappointment due to DPAC by November 1.
http://www.montclair.edu/pages/provost/forms/
http://www.montclair.edu/admincalendar/faculty_decisions.html#reappointment1
October 2
Technology
Different workshops will be offered.
October 9
College/School
Session with Deans
Each dean will present
his/her vision of their expectations for new faculty in their
colleges/schools, describe the different units and introduce their staff members.
October 16
Location Change: UH First Floor Courtyard Lounge
Dr. Rose Mary Howell, Dean of Students will
introduce faculty to the services offered by that office,
present the opportunities for new faculty to get involved with student
organizations and campus life. Issues of advising will be presented and discussed.
http://www.montclair.edu/pages/deanstudents/
October 23
Dr. Ken Bain
Presentation: Creating a Natural Critical Learning Environment to Stimulate Student Learning
October 30
College/School session
November 6
Dr. Eileen Kaplan, Interim Dean of Graduate School and Mr. Tim Kirby, Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, will describe the programs and services of that office as well as possibilities for faculty development. Emphasis will be on grant applications, the status of doctoral programs, and the IRB composition, responsibilities and guidelines.
http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/
November 13
FSP
Representatives from the Union Local 1904 and the administration will present their perspectives on this important program.
Dr. Ken Brook and Dr. Robert Prezant
http://www.montclair.edu/admincalendar/timetable.html
PLEASE POST YOUR SCHOLARLY AGENDA ON BLACKBOARD BY NOVEMBER 13.
November 20
FSP Scholarly Agendas
Faculty will gather in small groups. Please make sure to
read the abstracts that have been posted in Blackboard so you can
provide and
receive feedback to and from your colleagues. The resource faculty will
serve as "expert readers" and provide suggestions as needed.
(Reminder: February 7 is the deadline for
presenting
proposal to chairpersons, the first step in the process).
November 27
College/School session
December 4
Location Change: UH First Floor Courtyard Lounge
Dr. Ken Bain
Presentation: How Do You Know If They Have Learned/How Can You Demonstrate That You Are A Wonderful Teacher
December 11
Presentation of New Faculty NSP proposals
(A poster session).
Location: Student Center 411 at 2:30 pm
Each new faculty participant will present their proposal in a poster format. All of those participating in the program as well
as other
individuals will be invited to attend.
Holiday Social
Spring Semester Schedule
February 5 (tentative)
Meeting with President Cole
April 23
End of Year Social