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Schedule

Monday, July 23, 2012 or Monday, August 6, 2012

Information Systems
ZSR, 204
(ALL FACULTY REQUIRE ONE SESSION ONLY)

1:00-3:00 pm — Think Pad Orientation
Read details and sign-up through WFU Professional Development Center http://pdc.wfu.edu/events/744/

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Office of the Provost

Z. Smith Reynolds Library
(ALL FACULTY ATTEND)

8:00 am — Continental Breakfast
Library Auditorium, Room 404, ZSR Library

8:30 am — Introduction to the Provost’s Office & Resources

Rogan Kersh, Provost (3128)

  • Jennifer Collins, Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives (x3852)
  • Kline Harrison, Associate Provost for Global Affairs (x4907)
  • Rick Matthews, Associate Provost/CIO (x5340)
  • Barbee Oakes, Assistant Provost for Diversity & Inclusion (x3106)
  • Beth Hoagland, Assistant Provost for Budget & Planning (x5146)
  • Harold Pace, Registrar & Assistant Provost for Academic Administration(x5262)

10:00 am — Break

10:30 am — Library Orientation

  • Scholarly Communication
  • Research Support
  • Reserves/Copyright
  • Library instruction & Technology for Teaching
  • Special Collections

12:15 pm – Lunch, ZSR Library, Room 401

Noon - Individual Photographs, ZSR Library, room 401
Ken Bennett, University Photographer

2:00 pm – Introduction to Human Resources, Library Auditorium Room 404, ZSR Library

Carmen Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer (3256)

  • Beth Fay, Associate Director, Benefits (x5678)
  • Gary Willis, Director, Strategic Initiatives (x5693)
  • Tara Brown, Associate Director, Talent Acquisition & Compensation (x4378)
  • Andrea Ellis, Director, Professional & Organizational Development (x4322)
  • Angela Culler, Assistant.  VP, Employee Relations & Compliance (x4010)

2:45 pm —  Q & A with Benefits Staff

6:00 pm – Family Pool Party, Graylyn Manor Outside Pool

Food and beverages provided. Bring the entire family!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

(OPTIONAL)

9am - Campus Tour, sign up by contacting altyd@wfu.edu

Walking Tour, allow 1.5 hours for tour.  Hosted by the Admissions Office.

Friday, August 10, 2012

College Faculty, Graylyn Conference Center

(COLLEGE FACULTY ONLY ATTEND)

8:30 am — Continental Breakfast

9:00 am —  Welcome
Randall Rogan, Associate Dean of the College (x5409)

9:15 am — Introduction
Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Dean of College (x5311)

  • The Office of the Dean College Website
  • Organizational Chart of the Office of the Dean of the College
  • Where to go when you need help
  • Announce ITGs and their role in the College
  • Introduction of the Associate Deans and Support Staff
  • Digital Measures Reporting System

9:50 am —  Introduction to Faculty Support Systems
Teaching and Learning Center, Learning Assistance Office and Program, Writing Center, and The Women’s Forum

10:15 am — Break (with refreshments)

10:30 am — Introduction to Student Issues and Support Systems
The Office of Academic Advising, The Counseling Center, Student–Athlete Services, Faculty & Student Academic Initiatives, and Wake Forest Scholars

11:15 am — Opportunities for Scholarship and Creative Activities

Rebecca Thomas, Associate Dean

Planned Jr. Faculty Leaves, Reynolds Research Leaves, Parental Leaves, Archie Fund for the Arts and Humanities, and Policies and Guidelines

11:45 am – Introduction to Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Barbee Oakes, Assistant Provost

Noon — Lunch

1:30 pm — The Teacher Scholar Ideal at Wake Forest and Managing the Balance of it all
Presentations by Three Teacher Scholars

2:30 pm — Round Table Discussion of “The First Year”
Informal Discussion of the Challenges Faced by Three First Year Faculty Members

3:30 pm —  Wine and Cheese Reception

School of Law
Worrell Hall
(LAW FACULTY ONLY ATTEND)

TBD Orientation by appointment
Contact: Suzanne Reynolds, Executive Associate Dean
reynols@wfu.edu
336.758.5434

Schools of Business
(SoB FACULTY ONLY ATTEND)

8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Worrell Professional Center room 1106

School of Divinity
(DIVINITY FACULTY ONLY ATTEND)

TBD Orientation by appointment

Contact: Janet Huesman, Administrative Assistant
huesmajh@wfu.edu
336.758.3957

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

(ALL FACULTY ATTEND)

9:00 am-12:30 pm — “Fostering Faculty Inclusive Excellence Workshop,” Benson 409.  http://diversity.provost.wfu.edu/