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Each August, an orientation program for new University faculty is held. The program is for all new faculty (all ranks of professors, lecturers, research faculty, extension agents, visiting faculty) who have begun at the University in the past twelve months. A copy of the New Faculty Orientation program for this year follows. To register for the program, go to http://www.faculty.umd.edu/orientation/reply.html.
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8:15 a.m. Grand Ballroom |
Registration/Continental Breakfast
Register for the day's events and then enjoy a light breakfast while you become acquainted with your fellow new faculty members. | |
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8:30 a.m. Grand Ballroom |
Welcome and Overview of Day's Schedule Rhonda J. Malone, Director of Faculty Mentoring and Development, will welcome you to campus and provide an overview of the day's events. |
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| 8:40
a.m. Grand Ballroom |
Knowing Your Audience: Students at the University of Maryland This session will introduce you to University students both collectively and individually. It will provide a demographic overview and then will feature diverse undergraduate and graduate students talking about their impressions of and experiences at the University. |
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9:25 a.m. |
Break |
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9:45 a.m. Grand Ballroom |
Remarks by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost Provost Nariman Farvardin will address the state of the University, including goals and plans for enhancing the University's academic excellence. The Provost will also discuss resources available to, and expectations of, faculty members. | |
| 10:15
a.m. Grand Ballroom |
Useful Campus Resources and Services How do I get help with my information technology needs? Can I see who is registered for my classes? How about submitting grades electronically? Will library personnel teach my class how to use the library? Learn the answers to these questions, as well as have the opportunity to ask questions yourself. |
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11:30 a.m. |
Break | |
| 11:45
a.m. Margaret Brent Room |
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY: Beginning
the Journey Towards Tenure Learn about the Campus’s tenure standards and the promotion review process from Associate Provost Ellin K. Scholnick, who oversees the University’s tenure and promotion process. Participate in a small group discussion, lead by a senior faculty member, about strategies for getting a successful start on the road to tenure. OR | |
| Thurgood Marshall Room | LIBRARIANS: Beginning the Journey Toward Permanent Status The Libraries' promotion and permanent status review process and mentoring opportunities will be briefly described, followed by a questions and answer period. OR | |
| Jimenez Room | RESEARCH FACULTY: Research
Administration Q & A Learn about assistance available to you for seeking and administering grant support. This includes working with all levels of the University, from the Division of Research to your local department. OR | |
| Pyon Su Room | INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY: Teaching at Maryland Q & A Facilitate beginning your teaching career at the University by participating in a Q & A discussion with Spencer Benson, Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. |
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1:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom |
Lunch and Orientation Fair
Enjoy lunch with the other new faculty in your college. Following the lunch will be the Orientation Fair. A diverse array of departments and organizations, including the Benefits Office, will be available to provide informational materials and answer your questions. | |
| 1:45
p.m. Pyon Su Room |
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY: Research
Administration Q & A Learn about assistance available to you for seeking and administering grant support. This includes working with all levels of the University, from the Division of Research to your local department. |
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