NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008

Violette Hall 1000

*8:30 - 9:00 am
Welcome, Introductions, and Individual Photos (Continental breakfast and beverages provided)

*9:00 – 10:00 am
Who Are We?  The Mission of Truman State University, a Public Liberal Arts Campus
President Barbara Dixon

*10:00 - 10:45 am
What Do We Value? Truman Values
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Troy Paino

*10:45 - 11:00 am
Break

*11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Who Are Our Students?
Dean of Student Affairs Lou Ann Gilchrist with a student panel

12:30 - 2:00 pm
Lunch provided.  After group photo, head to the Student Union Building Activities Room for a buffet lunch and fellowship.  Mentors and faculty development committee members share, “What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.”

Student Union Building - Activities Room (Room 3200)

2:00 - 3:00 pm
Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
EEO and Gender Equity Officer, Sally Detweiler, J.D.;
Discussion Facilitators:  Dr. Patricia Burton and Dr. Jay Bulen

3:00 - 4:00 pm
Shared Governance
Faculty Senate president, James Guffey; Undergraduate Council leadership, Candy Young/Royce Kallerud

4:00 - 4:30 pm
Life-Long Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning

5:30 - 7:00 pm
President's reception at the University Residence, 706 S. Halliburton -- new faculty and their guest are invited

*Held jointly with New Staff