New Faculty Orientation

Professional Development Workshops for New Faculty during the 2012-13 academic year is as follows:

9/19/12 - Integrity and Plagiarism - Participate in a discussion about the College's Code of Integrity and its centrality to academics on campus.  11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Hoover 215

10/10/12 - Teaching Writing Effectively - Many faculty members express misgivings about having to work with students on improving their writing skills, saying that writing instruction is outside their field of expertise (except for those in English).  This session aims to help faculty teach writing effectively and efficiently in non-composition courses.  It will also introduce faculty to the peer writing consultant services provided by the Writing Wing of the Center for Student Success.   11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Location Hoover 215

11/8/12 - IDEA Evaluations - Student Rating of Instructional Effectiveness:  Receive information about how to effectively administer the IDEA student evaluation forms and interpret the results for best practices in teaching.  3:30-4:30 p.m., Nicarry 203

11/28/12 - Engaging New Students in the First Year Seminar - Learn about the First Year Seminar, its role in the core curriculum, and how you, as a faculty member, can participate in the program.  11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Hoover 215

2/6/13 - Shared Governance - Participate in a discussion about the administrative structure of Elizabethtown College and the role of faculty in shared governance.  11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Hoover 215

2/20/13 - Support for External Grant Seeking and Writing - Learn how the College provides support for faculty seeking external funding from foundations and governmental agencies.  11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Hoover 215

3/13/13 - Developmental Advising - As students schedule advising appointments for fall 2013 scheduling, learn how faculty advisors can support and challenge students in ways that address their academic, social, and career needs.  11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Hoover 215

4/10/13 - Faculty Evaluation:  Tenure & Promotion - Gain an understanding of the tenure and promotion process at Elizabethtown College, including annual evaluations and the 4th Year Review.  11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Hoover 215