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Monday, July 18, 2011 or Monday, August 1, 2011 or Monday, August 8, 2011

Information Systems
Greene Hall

(ALL FACULTY REQUIRE ONE SESSION ONLY)

2:00-4:00 pm — New Faculty ThinkPad Distribution & Training
Read details and sign-up through the WFU Professional Development Center

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Office of the Provost
Z. Smith Reynolds Library

(ALL FACULTY ATTEND)

8:00 am — Continental Breakfast
Allen Mandelbaum Reading Room, ZSR Library

8:30 am — Introduction to the Provost’s Office & Resources
Mark Welker, Interim Provost (x3898)
Jennifer Collins, Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives (x3852)
Kline Harrison, Associate Provost for International 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
Technology for Teaching
Special Collections

12:15 pm Lunch
ZSR Library, Room 401

1:45 pm — Tour Options, sign-up for ANY tour, by contacting altyd@wfu.edu

Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Transportation provided, allow 1.5-2 hours for tour. You MUST sign-up in advance as security access into the building must be arranged 24 hours before tour. Space is limited.

Reynolda House
Transportation provided, allow 1.5 hours for tour.

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

6:00 pm — Family Pool Party
Graylyn Manor Outside Pool. Food and beverages provided. Bring the entire family!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Human Resources
University Services Building
PDC Classroom

(ALL FACULTY ATTEND)

8:00 am — Breakfast

8:30 am — Introduction to Human Resources
Angela Culler, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources (x4010)

8:55 am — Mary Cranfill, Executive Director, Procurement Services (x1987)

9:05 am — Regina Lawson, Chief of Police (x5056)

9:15 am — Lib Edwards, Director, Employee Assistance Program (336.716.5493)

9:25 am — Athletics
Meridith Martin, Assistant Director, Marketing and Promotions, (x5010)

9:35 am — Break

9:45 am — Key Policies
Doris McLaughlin, Director, EO/Compliance Manager (x4814)

9:55 am — Mary Truell, University Compliance (336.716.5262)

10:00 am — Campus Safety
Michelle Adkins, Director, Environmental Health & Safety (x5385)

10:15 am — Andrea Ellis, Director, Professional and Leadership Development (x4322)

10:25 am — Understanding Your Benefits
Coburn Dagenhart, Benefits Specialist (x2971)

11:15 am — Q & A with Benefits Staff
Completion of Employment Benefits Forms

11:40 am — Individual Photographs
Ken Bennett, University Photographer

Friday, August 12, 2011

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

9:50 am —  Introduction to Faculty Support Systems
Teaching and Learning Center, Learning Assistance Office and Program, Digital Measures as a Reporting System

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 Health Svcs., Student – Athlete Services

11:00 am — Opportunities for Scholarship and Creative Activities
Planned Jr. Faculty Leaves, Reynolds Research Leaves, Archie Fund for the Arts and Humanities, Wake Forest Scholars, Policies and Guidelines

11:30 am — Greetings from President Nathan Hatch

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

Friday, August 12, 2010

Schools of Business
Location TBD
(SoB FACULTY ONLY ATTEND)

8:30 am — Welcome and Introductions
Steve Reinemund, Dean of School of Business (x4482) Charles Iacovou , Sr. Associate Dean of Faculty (x4579)

9:00 am — Introduction to the Schools of Business

10:30 am — Break

10:45 am — Program Overviews

11:45 am — Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom

12:15 pm — Lunch

1:00 pm — IT in the Classroom

1:30 pm — Business/Administration

2:00 pm — TLC

3:15 pm — Break

3:30 pm — Student Services/Program Management

4:00 pm — Library Services

4:30 pm — School of Business Roundtable

5:15 pm — Reception

Monday, August 15, 2011

School of Divinity
Wingate Hall room 301A

8:30 am — Refreshments

9:00 am — Welcome
Gail O’Day, Dean of Divinity School (x6131)

9:15 am — Introduction
Jill Crainshaw, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs
Admissions
Development
Finance/Financial Aid
IT
Office of the Dean
Registrar

10:30 am — Break

10:45 am — The Teacher Scholar Ideal at WFU

Academic Resources
Teaching & Learning Center
PDC
Guidelines & Logistics
Grade distributions
Honor code/Judicial System
Syllabus requirements
Teaching evaluation
Academic/School Calendar
Add/drop; POI; Incomplete grades; final grade due
Syllabi; course book orders; copying, Sakai
Advising
Lecture series: Trible, Steelman
Chapel, community lunch & coffee hour

Noon — Lunch

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

(ALL FACULTY ATTEND)

9:00 am-12:30 pm — Gate Keepers Plus training. Read details and sign-up through WFU Professional Development Center.