NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2009

Student Union, Conference Room
(morning sessions are jointly with new staff)

8:00 - 8:45 am
Welcome, Introductions, and Individual Photos Taken (Continental breakfast and beverages provided)

8:45 – 9:45 am
Who Are We?  The Mission of Truman State University, a Public Liberal Arts Campus
President Darrell W. Krueger

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 Spanish Room for a buffet lunch and fellowship.  Mentors and faculty development committee members share, “What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.”

Back to the Conference Room...

2:00 - 3:00 pm
Sexual Harassment Awareness Training

4:00 - 5:00 pm
President's reception at the University Residence, 706 S. Halliburton -- new faculty, their guest, and mentor are invited.

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Welcome Back picnic for all of Truman’s faculty and staff and their families on the Mall near the Student Union Building.