New Faculty Program
Schedule
NEW
FACULTY PROGRAM 2010-2011
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 13 (Location: Student Center 411)
Introduction
Welcome from campus representatives, meet resource faculty and other campus officers.
Group Photo
September 20
Dr. Willard P. Gingerich, Provost and VPAA
A conversation with Provost Gingerich.
Dr. Joan Ficke, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
with Resource Faculty
Dr. Ficke will discuss the reappointment, tenure and promotion processes.
September 27
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 4
Fostering Deep Learning
Dr. Ken Bain, Vice Provost for Instruction and Director of the Research Academy for University Learning
October 11
Developing Your Research Proposal
Ms. Laurie Treleven, Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, and ORSP Staff, will describe the programs and services of that office as well as possibilities for faculty development.
Early Semester Check-In
Resource Faculty
October 18
Meeting Students' Needs: The Case of Tyrone
Dr. Ada Beth Cutler, Dean, College of Education and Human Services
After a brief introduction of case method teaching, participants will work o this case study together.
Institutional Review Board
Dr. Debra Zellner, Professor and IRB Chair
October 25
College/School session
November 1
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.
Research Resources and Instructional Services
Dr. Judith Lin Hunt, Dean of Library Services
November 8
Union and Senate: Meet your representatives.
Dr. Saundra Collins, President of the MSU Senate
Dr. Julian Keenan, President, AFT Local 1904
http://www.aftlocal1904.org
Technology
Dr. Edward V. Chapel, Vice President for Information Technology
November 15
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.
The MSU Honors Program
Dr. Gregory L. Waters, Professor and Director of the Honors Program
November 22
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
November 29
College/School session
December 6
Exploring Interdisciplinary Collaborations
Dr. Willard P. Gingerich, Provost/VPAA
Holiday Social
Spring 2011 Semester Schedule
February 7
Meeting with President Cole at 3:00 pm
Location: President's Dining Room in University Hall, 7th floor
April 11
End of the Year Social