New Faculty Orientation 2012
Adams Center Classroom
Brown Library
Monday, August 13
9:00-9:30 Introductions of new faculty
9:30-10:30 Introduction to The Adams Center
Resource Review: Flash Drives
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Mentoring Program: Phyllis Bolin
11:45-12:00 Break
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Exploring the Culture and Heritage of ACU: CHARIS
Doug Foster
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:15 Learning Studio Tour
4:15-5:00 Wrap Up
Tuesday, August 14
9:00-10:00 Grants Program: Phyllis Bolin
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:50 What I Wish I’d Known My First Year: Faculty Panel
11:00-12:00 Wellness Center Tour
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Open Class Introduction
2:00-3:00 Introduction to Tenure and Promotion at ACU: T&P Committee
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:45 Break Out Sessions:
Introductory Teaching: Mindi Thompson
Scholarship at ACU: Jennifer Shewmaker
Integrating Faith & Learning: Nancy Shankle
Study Abroad: Stephen Shewmaker
4:45-5:00 Wrap Up (Strengths Quest): What Do You Need?
Wednesday, August 15
8:30-9:00 Welcome from Dr. Rhodes
9:00-12:00 Human Resources and Benefits
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 Support from Jennifer Shewmaker and Mindi Thompson, as needed