Center for Teaching and Learning

Orientation for New Full-Time Faculty

 

Tuesday, August 18 (optional): Understanding Faculty Benefits


Take time now to review health, dental, and other fringe benefit programs.9:00-10:30 AM
Office of Human Resources - General Services Building room 211

Wednesday, August 19 - Thursday, August 20: New Faculty Orientation


Please note each day begins in a different location.
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New Faculty Orientation for Full-Time Faculty
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

J. C. Penney Conference Center - Room 126

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 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
John Schupp, Lieutenant, Campus Police
Rachel Sommerer, Assistant Director, Student Support Services
Kate Steer, Counseling Psychologist, Counseling Services
Judith Walker de Felix, Associate Provost and Dean, Graduate School
11:45 Luncheon and Informal Discussions with the Deans
12:30 Learning from the Wisdom of Experienced Colleagues
Colleagues new to campus in 2008 offer their perspectives, insights, and wisdom for acclimating to campus and St. Louis.
1:30 First Impressions Last: What to do on the first day of class
Peggy Cohen, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
The messages students receive at the first class meeting shape their attitudes and behaviors for the semester.
2:30 Campus Tour
Shuttle buses depart from the Circle, navigate the North and South Campuses, making brief stops for welcome gifts, introductions, and helpful information.
5:15 Reception at the Chancellor's Residence with Academic Officers and Chairs

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Orientation activities continue on Thursday, August 20 in the Learning Studio in the Social Science and Business Building (room 449 SSB). Afternoon activities are in the Millennium Student Center- Century Room A.

9:00 Essential Technology for UMSL Faculty 449 SSB
Colleagues from ITS, CTL, and Campus Libraries introduce software supports for research and teaching.
12:15

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.
1:30 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.
3:00 Vital Resources for Faculty and Students
Representatives from key offices and centers describe procedures and supports that every faculty member needs to know.
4:30 Final questions, wrap-up, feedback

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

Questions? Contact Peggy Cohen Peggy.Cohen@umsl.edu or 314-516-4508.

2008 Orientation Schedule

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