Center for Teaching and Learning

Orientation for New Full-Time Faculty

 

Friday, August 8 (optional): Teaching at UMSL Preview
9:00-11:00 AM
Bibliographic Instruction Room 315, Thomas Jefferson Library
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Wednesday, August 13 - Thursday, August 14: New Faculty Orientation
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Day's events begin in Millennium Student Center
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New Faculty Orientation for Full-Time Faculty
Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Millennium Student Center - Century Room C

8:00-8:30 Registration
Coffee, juice, bagels
8:30 Opening Remarks to Introduce UMSL and the UM System

Glen Cope, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Thomas F. George, Chancellor
Margaret Cohen, Associate Provost for Professional Development and Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
9:15 Meet UMSL Students
Students introduce you to campus, themselves, and their expectations of their professors during these roundtable discussions.
10:25 Engaging UMSL Students: An Interactive Presentation and Discussion
Curtis Coonrod, Vice Provost for Student Affairs
James Linsin, Counseling Psychology/Coordinator of Outreach, Counseling Services
Deborah Burris, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
Bridgette Jenkins, Counseling Psychologist, Multicultural Relations
Rachel Sommerer, Assistant Director, Student Support Services
Kate Steer, Counseling Psychologist, Counseling Services
11:45 Luncheon and Informal Discussions with the Deans
12:30 Learning from the Wisdom of Experienced Colleagues
Colleagues new to campus in 2007 offer their perspectives, insights, and wisdom for acclimating to campus and St. Louis.
1:30 First Impressions Last: Setting the Stage for Learning
Peggy Cohen, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
The messages students receive at the first class meeting shape their attitudes and behaviors.
2:30 Campus Tour
Shuttle buses depart from the MSC, navigate the North and South Campuses, making brief stops for welcome gifts, introductions, and helpful information. Final stop: MSC parking lot E.
5:15 Reception at the Chancellor's Residence with Academic Officers and Chairs

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Orientation activities continue on Thursday, August 14 in the Learning Studio in the Social Science and Business Building (room 449 SSB). Afternoon activities are in the Millennium Student Center- Century Room C. Representatives from Human Resources are available in 313 MSC to explain faculty benefits.

9:00 Essential Technology for UMSL Faculty 449 SSB
Jim Tom, Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
Colleagues from ITS, CTL, and Campus Libraries introduce software supports for research and teaching.
11:45

Research and Scholarship at UMSL - Lunch hosted at Information Technology Enterprises
Nasser Arshadi, Vice Provost for Research
Office of Research Administration staff and faculty colleagues describe supports for faculty research and scholarship.

Lunch hosted off campus; meet shuttle bus on West Drive by SSB at 11:40 AM
1:30 Campus Governance and Accreditation - MSC Century Room C
Matthew Keefer, Chair, Faculty Senate and University Assembly Judith Walker de Felix, Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
1:45 Vital Resources for Faculty and Students
Representatives from key offices and centers describe procedures and supports that every faculty member needs to know to provide safe and positive environments for learning
3:00 Exploring the Millennium Student Center
Tour the MSC by visiting the offices that support students and faculty. The bookstore provides bags for the welcome gifts waiting for you. Visit the Center for Student Success for your ID card.
4:30 Understanding Faculty Benefits
Conclude the day learning about faculty benefits and options with representatives from Human Resources.

Orientation activities continue during the semester with the Fall Faculty Colloquium series.

2007 Orientation Schedule

Questions? Contact Dr. Peggy Cohen or call 314-516-4508

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