New Faculty Orientation Program - University of Maryland

New Faculty Orientation Program

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.

New Faculty Orientation Program
Stamp Student Union
Thursday, August 28, 2008


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.
8:30 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Remarks by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Listen to Provost Nariman Farvardin, who 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.
9:15 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Welcome and Overview of Day's Schedule
Be welcomed to campus and receive an overview of the day's events from Rhonda J. Malone, Director of Faculty Mentoring and Development.
9:20 a.m.
Grand Ballroom

Useful Campus Resources and Services I
Learn answers to many of the questions commonly on new faculty members' minds. Examples of topics covered include everything from getting help with IT needs, using technology to facilitate learning, requesting additions to the Libraries’ collections, and even learning about campus recreation facilities.

10:00 a.m.

Break
10:15 a.m.
Grand Ballroom
Useful Campus Resources and Services II
Discuss student and teaching related issues such as encouraging and enforcing academic honesty, establishing grading guidelines, and assisting students who are experiencing academic or emotional difficulties. Also learn about the diverse services offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence to support instructional faculty.
10:15 a.m.
Grand Ballroom
Knowing Your Audience: Students at the University of Maryland
Meet University of Maryland students. Receive a demographic overview of our student body and then hear from a panel of students who will talk about their impressions of and experiences at the University.
11:30 a.m.
 Break
11:45 a.m.
Margaret Brent Room		 TENURE-TRACK FACULTY: Beginning the Journey Towards Tenure
Receive an introduction to the Campus’s tenure standards and to the promotion review 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.

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Jimenez Room RESEARCH FACULTY: Research Administration Q & A
Participate in a round table discussion about assistance available for seeking and administering grants, as well as information about topics such as the human subjects approval process, intellectual property issues, and conflict of interest guidelines.

OR

Pyon Su Room INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY: Teaching at Maryland Q & A
Ask questions related to topics raised in earlier sessions such as campus teaching policies and student services.  Gain ideas for teaching a large lecture class, advising doctoral students or whatever topics are on the minds of participants.

1:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom
Lunch and Orientation Fair
Enjoy lunch with the other new faculty in your college, followed by the Orientation Fair.  The fair will consist of over 40 representatives from on and off campus vendors and resources, such as Campus Recreation Services, Black Faculty and Staff Association, benefits and retirement vendors, and the University’s shuttle bus program.  They will be available to provide informational materials and answer your questions.