New Faculty Program
Schedule
NEW
FACULTY PROGRAM 2008-2009
Fall 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 8 (Location: University Hall, Courtyard Lounge, 1st floor (UH 1106)
Introduction
Welcome from campus representatives, meet resource faculty and other campus officers.
Group Photo
Reception with President Cole
September 15
Dr. Willard P. Gingerich, Provost and VPAA
A conversation with the Provost Gingerich.
Dr. Joan Ficke, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
with Resource Faculty
Dr. Ficke will engage the group in a conversation about reappointment, tenure and promotion processes.
September 22
College/School Session with Deans
Meetings by colleges/schools: each Dean will present to their new hires his/her vision and expectations for faculty, describe the different centers and departments units and introduce his/her staff members.
September 29
No Meeting
October 6
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.
October 13
Technology
Location: University Hall, Room 5009
Ms. Patty Kahn, Director of Technology Training and Integration
Mr. Peter Campbell, Lead Instructional Designer/Internet Specialist
October 20
Dr. Ken Bain, Vice Provost for Instruction and Director of the Research Academy for University Learning
Dr. James Zimmerman, Associate Director of the Research Academy for University Learning
(Attendance is optional)
October 27
College/School session
November 3
Ms. Laurie Treleven, 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.
November 10
Union and Senate: Meet your representatives.
Dr. Saundra Collins, President of the MSU Senate
Dr. Dierdre Glenn Paul, President, AFT Local 1904
http://www.aftlocal1904.org
November 17
Faculty Scholarship Program
Colleagues from previos cohorts 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 for the next couple of years. The resource faculty will
serve as facilitators and provide suggestions as needed.
November 24
College/School session
December 1
Dr. Ken Bain, Vice Provost for Instruction and Director of the Research Academy for University Learning
Dr. James Zimmerman, Associate Director of the Research Academy for University Learning
(Attendance is optional)
December 8
Holiday Social
Spring Semester Schedule
February 2
Meeting with President Cole at 3:00 pm
Location: President's Dining Room in University Hall, 7th floor
April 20
End of Year Social
(time and place to be determinded)