Wednesday, August 22, 2012

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	New Faculty (full-time) Session with H.R. Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts
8:15a.m. – 9:15 a.m.	Committee Meetings (#1)  See Description(below)  for Locations
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Joining Elon (Requires pre-registration through the Office of Leadership & Professional Development      www.elon.edu/olpd)  Oaks 212
9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m.	Committee Meetings (#2) See Description for Locations
10:45a.m. - 11:45a.m.	Periclean Scholars Interest Meeting Belk Pavilion 200
10:45a.m.–11:45a.m.	Phi Beta Kappa Faculty and Staff Meeting Belk Pavilion 201
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Inclusive Classrooms - A Faculty Discussion RSVP  for this session at   http://tinyurl.com/inclusiveAug22 McKinnon, Moseley Center
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	ADL, A Campus of Difference (requires pre-registration through the Office of Leadership & Professional Development     www.elon.edu/olpd) Oaks 212
1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Learning Community Advisor Workshop McKinnon
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Department Chair Workshop Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Advising Student Organizations McKinnon, Moseley Center
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Adjunct Faculty Meeting Belk Pavilion 208
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.	ADL, A Campus of Difference   (requires pre-registration through the Office of Leadership & Professional Development www.elon.edu/olpd) Oaks 212

W-1. New Faculty (full-time) Session with H.R. (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)

Location: Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts

Representatives from the Office of Human Resources will begin benefits orientation for all new full-time faculty members. Benefit enrollment forms will be given and discussed at this time. New faculty members who have not submitted the required documents (social security card, driver’s license, deposit slip, voided check, etc.) or have not completed the new hire paperwork packet should bring the aforementioned documents to this meeting. Your passport will satisfy the I-9 form; however, the social security card is needed for payroll purposes.
NOTE: Previous Elon adjuncts who are now full time should also attend this session.

Intended Audience: All new full-time faculty members

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W-2. Committee Meetings (#1) (8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.)

Intended Audience: Open to all members of standing committees listed above.

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W-3. Joining Elon (8:30a.m.. – 12:30 p.m.)

(Requires pre-registration through the Office of Leadership & Professional Development     www.elon.edu/olpd)

Location: Oaks 212

This is an opportunity for new Elon staff to learn more about Elon University.  Elon's values and culture will be explored in a highly interactive and engaging session.

Intended Audience: New Elon staff

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W-4. Committee Meetings (#2) (9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)

Intended Audience: Open to all members of standing committees listed above.

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W-5. Periclean Scholars Interest Session (10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)

Location: Belk Pavilion 200

This meeting is for all faculty interested in learning about the Periclean Scholars program in general and in particular about the role of the Class Mentor.  There will be a short presentation about the history of the program with a special focus on how various faculty have uniquely embraced the personal and professional challenges involved in Mentoring a Class of Periclean Scholars.  Questions and discussion will be encouraged.

Intended Audience: Open to all faculty interested in learning more about the Periclean Scholars Program

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W-6. Phi Beta Kappa Faculty and Staff Meeting (10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)

Location: Belk Pavilion 201

Faculty and staff members who belong to Phi Beta Kappa are encouraged to attend this session to to plan Elon's PBK activities for the coming year.

Intended Audience: Open to all PBK members at Elon University

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W-7. Inclusive Classrooms-A Faculty Discussion (12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.) 

RSVP  for this session at    http://tinyurl.com/inclusiveAug22
 

Location: McKinnon, Moseley Center

In inclusive classrooms, all students feel challenged to learn and explore course material, readily participate in class, and view themselves as people who belong in this community of learners.  During our lunch discussion, we will explore practical ways faculty can support deep student learning and engagement in an inclusive environment.  This session is appropriate for all faculty.  Together we will consider both the common and distinct characteristics of inclusive classrooms in different disciplines and in various types of courses.

Intended Audience: This session is for all faculty

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W-8. ADL, A Campus of Difference (12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

(Requires pre-registration through the Office of Leadership & Professional Development    www.elon.edu/olpd)

Location: Oaks 212

This four-hour program will address: the Campus Case for Diversity, Personal and Cultural Identity, Understanding the language of Bias Culture, and Communication..

Intended Audience: Elon staff and faculty who have not already attended an "ADL, A Campus of Difference program sponsored by the Office of Leadership & Professional Development." 

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W-8.5  Learning Community Advisor Workshop  (1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.)

Location: McKinnon

This session is for all new and returning advisors to Elon learning communities.  Discussion will focus on planning for the upcoming year.  In addition, there will be time to meet with the Residence Life Assistant Director staff and Resident Assistant staff.

Intended audience:  New and returning advisors to Elon learning communities

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W-9. Department Chair Workshop (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Location: Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts

This workshop will kick-off our chair development opportunities for 2012-2013.  This session will overview the new bias and discrimination policies and procedures with a focus on the role and responsibilities department chairs have in those procedures.

Intended Audience: This workshop is for all new and continuing department chairs, including associate chairs and individuals who will be interim chairs during the 2012-2013 academic year.

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W-10. Advising Student Organizations (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Location: McKinnon, Moseley Center

This meeting is for faculty advisors of student organizations. Discussion will center on updated Elon policies and procedures for student organizations and how you can help your leaders traverse the system. Additional information will be provided on how to be an effective advisor and student motivator, and on services available for your student organization. Join the Assistant Director of Leadership and the SGA Treasurer for important updates.

Intended Audience: Directed to faculty advisors, but open to all members of Elon University.

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W-11. Adjunct Faculty Meeting (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Location: Belk Pavilion 208

Important information will be available for new adjunct /part-time faculty. Returning adjunct/part-time faculty members are invited to share their insights into teaching at Elon as well as enjoy camaraderie with colleagues.  Light refreshments will be served.  More details are online at www.elon.edu/newfaculty.

Intended Audience: Open to all new and returning adjunct/part-time faculty members

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W-12. ADL, A Campus of Difference (7:00  p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)

(Requires pre-registration through the Office of Leadership & Professional Development www.elon.edu/olpd)

Location: Oaks 212

This four-hour program will address: the Campus Case for Diversity, Personal and Cultural Identity, Understanding the language of Bias Culture, and Communication..

Intended Audience: Mandatory for Campus Safety and Police officers  who have not previously attended an "ADL, A Campus of Difference program sponsored by the Office of Leadership & Professional Development."

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