As part of the My Best Lecture Series, Steven Moore leads colleagues in a discussion exploring the mighty power of words to realize their ability to unveil the ugliness of humanity as well as shine a light on the beauty that is around us and within us in a lecture entitled “Pie, Poetry & Prose: Teaching to Engage and to Inspire Social Activism.”
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
On August 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th, Sally Sanchez will be hosting course development workshops for faculty constructing online courses for Summer 2013. Each of the workshops will last two days, and lunch will be provided for all participants. For more information, contact Sally Sanchez at the Adams Center.