The Brown Center was delighted to welcome over 30 new faculty to campus. New Faculty Orientation engaged faculty in thinking deeply about their journey as teacher-scholars. A round-up of these presentations and resources follows (as well as answers to a few questions).
Day 1: Tuesday, August 15
So excited to welcome our new faculty to @StetsonU!!! pic.twitter.com/EFnEqLoTmv
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 15, 2017
8:30 – 9:45 Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Noel Painter, Executive Vice President and Provost
Wendy Libby, University President
Provost Painter @StetsonU brings greetings to new full-time faculty at #newfacultyorientation pic.twitter.com/UczuFo6Ayn
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 15, 2017
What is the compelling vision that draws people to us? Wendy Libby, President @StetsonU to new faculty #NewFacultyOrientation pic.twitter.com/ovJ4KLHAmZ
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 15, 2017
9:45 – 10:00 The Stetson Student
Lynn Schoenberg, Dean of Students
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10:00 – 11:30 Inclusion 101
Luisa De Guzman, Coordinator of Bonner Program and Social Justice Education
T. J. Johnson, Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion
Resources:
- Inclusion 101 Presentation
- Inclusion 101 Handout
- Stetson University Climate Study
- Stetson University Integration Timeline
Inclusion 101 @StetsonU #NewFacultyOrientation pic.twitter.com/DSi6AgqmFx
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 15, 2017
11:30 – 12:45 Lunch with Department Chairs and Academic Staff
Lunch with Academic Leaders @StetsonU #newfacultyorientation pic.twitter.com/t6yuAsXVXQ
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 16, 2017
1:00 – 3:00 Student Success Case Studies
Aaron Distler, Associate Director of Academic Success & Accessibility
Cathy Downes, Executive Director and Title IX Coordinator
P.J. Moses, Associate Athletics Director for Student Services
Ray Almovodar, Public Safety Lieutenant
Stacy Collins, Director of Academic Resources
Robert Berwick, University Registrar
Natasha Ramnauth, Counselor & Outreach Coordinator
@stetsonu New Faculty work through student scenarios – Student Success, Title IX, @StetsonHatters, P-Safe and FERPA. #newfacultyorientation pic.twitter.com/xfGha1q9wB
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 16, 2017
Resources
- Case Study Handout
- Title IX
- Student Success Collaborative (password required)
- Reportit (non-emergency)
- Public Safety – 386-822-7300
- Public Safety (app)
- Accommodations Resources (Student Success)
- Counseling Center
- NCAA Rules
- Registrar’s Office
- FERPA Guidelines
- Religious Observance Policy
NOTE: Students in their first semester who have at least one unsatisfactory in their courses receive a letter addressed to them at their mailing address.
3:00 – 4:30 Human Resources and Benefits for your Future
Christopher Chellberg, Assistant Director, Total Rewards
Lori Kasbeer, Benefits Administrator
Drew Macan, AVP of Human Resources
Resources:
Day 2: Wednesday, August 16
9:00 – 9:45 Information Technology
Don Burrhus, Director of User Services
Lisa Sawtell, Director of Online Learning and Education Technology
Resources:
- Office of Online Learning and Educational Technology (OOLET), [email protected] or [email protected]
- Blackboard
10:00 – 11:00 Learner-centered Course Design
Alan Green, Associate Professor and Chair of Economics
Alicia Slater, Professor of Biology, Chair of Biology, Interim Chair of Health Sciences, and Director of Curriculum & Assessment
Resources:
- Course Design Presentation
- Course Design Handout
- Syllabus Template
- Tips for Teaching at Stetson
- Innovative Course-design Workshop Series
- NearPod: https://nearpod.com/
- PearDeck: https://www.peardeck.com/
- Socrative: https://www.socrative.com/
- Essential Learning Outcomes
- Stetson General Education Learning Outcomes
Provocative, true and liberating! #learnercentered course design @StesonU #newfacultyorientation pic.twitter.com/yzz7uxeJeX
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 16, 2017
11:00 – 12:00 Dean’s Panel
@StetsonU Deland Deans address new faculty. #newfacultyorientation pic.twitter.com/XhUhBZjbCn
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 16, 2017
1:00 – 2:30 Transparent Assignment Design
Michael Eskenazi, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Rajni Shankar-Brown, Associate Professor and
Jessie Ball duPont Chair of Social Justice Education
Resources:
- Transparent Assignments Presentation
- Transparent Assignment Handout
- Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (TILT)
2:30 – 4:00 Authentic Assessment
Julia Metzker, Executive Director of Brown Center for Faculty Innovation and Excellence
Alicia Slater, Professor of Biology, Chair of Biology, Interim Chair of Health Sciences, and Director of Curriculum & Assessment
Resources:
- Authentic Assessment Presentation
- Authentic Assessment Handout
- AAC&U VALUE Rubrics
- University General Education Committee (UGEC)
4:00 – 5:30 New/Newish Faculty Reunion
Art Exhibit and Talk by Madison Creech, Brown Teacher-Scholar Fellow in Creative Arts
Faculty Focus: Madison Creech – ANTIBODIES is opening in the Hand Art Center on August 18, 2017.
Attend the … https://t.co/oWaF6Po8Fa pic.twitter.com/CFtLjLUuyY— StetsonCreativeArts (@SUCreativeArts) August 18, 2017
8:30 – 10:00 Library Tour & Professional Headshots
https://twitter.com/StetsonLibrary/status/898253064590819332
10:00 – 12:00 School & College Meetings
12:00 – 2:00 Faculty Resource Fair, New Faculty Mixer, and Drop-in Blackboard Training
4th annual Resource Fair @StetsonU is hopping!! #newfacultyorientation pic.twitter.com/Wm06m8V8Ed
— BrownCenter@StetsonU (@browncenter_su) August 17, 2017
Friday, August 18th
4:00 – 6:00 Annual Welcome Back Reception at duPont Ball Library
https://twitter.com/StetsonLibrary/status/368369104039583744