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.cfm.

New Faculty Orientation Program
Stamp Student Union
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Tentative Schedule

8:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom	Registration Register for the day's events while you become acquainted with your fellow new faculty members.
8:30 a.m. Grand Ballroom	Remarks by the Senior Vice President & Provost Listen to Provost Ann Wylie, who will address the state of the University, including information on topics such as national rankings, faculty and student body diversity, and campus funding. The Provost will also discuss goals and plans for enhancing the University's academic excellence.
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.	Break
9:40 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.
10:45 a.m. Grand Ballroom	Food, Fun, and Fitness for You and Your Family Diverse in every sense of the word, the Washington, D.C. area provides a wonderfully enriching experience. In particular, life in and around College Park is filled with many opportunities. Here’s a chance to learn about great places to eat, workout, explore, and enjoy
11:30 a.m.	Break
11:45 a.m.	CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE THREE PROGRAMS BELOW
Margaret Brent Room OR	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.
Jimenez Room OR	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.
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 andanswer your questions.