University Directory Photographs

All Elon faculty and staff members are encouraged to have their photo included in the university’s online directory. Please make plans to have a new or updated photograph taken. If you are new to Elon, if your photo is missing from the campus directory, or if your photo is more than three years old, please have a new photo taken by the Office of University Communications. No appointment is necessary, simply just drop in during a session that suits you. The portraits are taken from chest up on a gray backdrop in a photo studio.

Location

The photo studio is now located in the southwest corner of Alumni Gym, close to West Haggard Avenue. Please enter through the external doors in the southwest corner of Alumni Gym, noted by a red star on this map.

Tuesday, August 19: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn more about directory portraits

After the Session

Once your photo is in the directory, you may download a high-resolution version for your own professional use. To do so, visit www.elon.edu/directories. Log in at the bottom left, and the editing page will open. Beneath your photo, click the download link to download a high-resolution copy of your portrait to your computer.

Timeline

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Department Chairs meet with the Dean: Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education

Locations: Mooney 102C

Intended Audience: School’s department chairs and program directors

    8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Department Chairs and Directors meet with the Dean: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences

    Location: Lindner 102 & 106

    Intended Audience: This meeting is for CAS department chairs and directors

     

    8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Department Chairs and Academic Program Directors meet with the Dean: School of Communications

    Location: Schar Hall 212

    Intended Audience: School of Communications department chairs and program directors

     

    8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Department Chairs meet with the Dean: Love School of Business

    Location: Koury Business Center 300

    Intended Audience: Love School of Business department chairs

     

    8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Department Chairs meet with the Dean: School of Health Sciences

    Location: Francis Center 170

    Intended Audience: School of Health Sciences department chairs

     

    8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Meeting of ENG 1100 Faculty

    Location: Alamance 204

    Intended Audience: All faculty teaching ENG 1100.

     

    8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Meeting of STS 1100 Faculty

    Location: Duke 203

    Intended Audience: Geared to faculty who will teach STS 1100 in 2025-26, but open to all members of Elon University

    This meeting is for those who may teach STS 1100 in fall, winter, or spring. While the session will be primarily geared to the needs of new instructors and adjuncts, continuing instructors are welcome to attend.

     

    9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. - Student Employment Essentials

    Location: Moseley 215

    Intended Audience: On campus supervisors

    The goal of the workshop is to provide staff and faculty with an understanding of student employment policies and processes to include recruiting, job posting, screening candidates, work agreements, payroll, orientation, onboarding, evaluations and termination. Please contact Kameryn Taylor at ktaylor54@elon.edu for any questions about this workshop!

     

    9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - TLT Training: AI within Microsoft 365

    Location: Belk Library 113

    Intended Audience: Instructors teaching in fall semester

    Supercharge Your Fall Semester with Microsoft Copilot! Join the Teaching and Learning Technologies team for drop-in sessions where instructors can explore Microsoft’s newly designed landing page – Microsoft 365 Copilot.  In this session, you will discover how Copilot can: Streamline course prep by generating syllabi, assignments, and lecture materials in seconds. Enhance student engagement with tailored explanations, discussion prompts, and interactive content ideas. Simplify your workflow with smart email drafting, meeting summaries, and calendar organization.

     

     

    9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - New Full Time Faculty Orientation - please RSVP

    Location: Belk Pavilion 201 & 208

    Intended Audience: All full-time faculty who are new to Elon this academic year RSVP (using this link) by Friday, August 15.

    New full-time faculty will meet with the President, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and with experienced Elon faculty to learn more about teaching and thriving at Elon and to prepare for the start of the academic year. The new faculty orientation program is facilitated by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning in coordination with the Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs; more details are online at new faculty website.

     

    10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Elon 1010 New and Returning Faculty and Peer Educator (PE) Workshop

    Location: McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center

    Intended Audience: All Elon 1010 Instructors, Peer Educators, and Campus Partners.

    Join your Elon 1010 colleagues and PEs as we learn about new program initiatives, resources, and updates for fall 2025.

     

    12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m - Using the Common Reading, First Gen: A Memoir by Alejandra Campoverdi

    Location: McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center

    Intended Audience: All faculty who will be leading Engaged Learning Sessions

    This session will be useful for anyone interested in teaching with the Common Reading or communicating with students about the book. Come share ideas or find inspiration in your colleagues. Instructors of COR 1100, ENG 1100, Elon 1010, STS 1100, and other first-year courses are especially encouraged to attend.

    Your RSVP is appreciated by Friday, August 15 at 11:59 p.m. for lunch/no lunch and will also help prepare any handouts by the presenters.

     

    1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m - Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education - Community-wide event; Boldly Elon

    Location: Lindner 102

    Intended Audience: Open to all members of the Elon University community.

    Join the presenters for an interactive session about Artificial Intelligence at Elon University. The presenters will share recent updates on campus-wide AI developments, highlight key findings from the annual AI survey, discuss upcoming AI pilot projects, and provide helpful resources to support the community. Following this 30-minute overview, attendees will participate in an open discussion. During this conversation, participants can ask questions, share ideas, and provide feedback to shape Elon’s AI roadmap.

     

    1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Faculty and Staff Leaders of Short-term Study Abroad and Study USA Courses

    Location: Koury Business Center 101 – LaRose Theater

    Intended Audience:Faculty and staff teaching short-term study abroad and study USA courses 2025-26.

    This session is required for all faculty and staff leading a short-term global program during Winter Term 2026. We will review the overall timeline and key expectations for program leaders, including academic, logistical, and risk management responsibilities. Topics will include fall program leader trainings, student deadlines and requirements, flight and passport processes, and academic policies such as syllabus submission. Updates from the Global Education Center will also be shared. Please direct any questions to Gia Pineda at gpineda2@elon.edu.

     

    2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Elon's Student Life Five Year Plan Information Session - Community-wide event

    Location: Sankey 308

    Intended Audience: Open to all members of the Elon University community

    This session will introduce From Vision to Impact: Student Life’s Five-Year Plan (2025–2030), highlighting the division’s strategic priorities for the years ahead. Presenters will share key focus areas—civic and community engagement, inclusive excellence, integrated health and well-being, leadership development, mentoring and student success, the residential experience, and operational excellence—and discuss how Student Life will partner across campus to deliver a transformative student experience.

    2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Using PhoenixSpaces to Effectively Plan Meetings and Events - Community-wide event

    Location: Sankey 116

    Intended Audience: Open to all faculty and staff

    Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help faculty and staff navigate PhoenixSPACES, the reservation software formerly known as 25Live, and optimize event planning on campus.

    What to Expect:

    Interactive Training: Gain practical experience using PhoenixSPACES to schedule meetings and events effectively.

    Expert Guidance: Learn directly from the Event and Space Management team.

    Service Provider Q&A: Connect with key campus service providers—including Event Technology Services, Catering, Moving & Setup, and Campus Security—to get answers and guidance on service requests.

    Comprehensive Learning: Understand software functionalities, policies, procedures, and best practices that contribute to seamless event execution for planners, guests, and support teams.

    This workshop is an excellent opportunity to enhance your event coordination skills and ensure success in campus event planning.

    We look forward to seeing you there!

     

    2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. - Meeting of Academic Leadership (President, Provost/VPAA, Associate Provosts, Assistant Provosts, Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and Associate Chairs)

    Location: LaRose Student Commons 200

    Intended Audience: President, Provost/VPAA, Associate Provosts, Assistant Provosts, Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and Associate Chairs

    This session will discuss upcoming priorities for the academic year and the implementation of initiatives described in Boldly Elon. President Book and Provost Kohn will share their thoughts and engage in Q&A from Associate Provosts, Assistant Provosts, Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and Associate Chairs.

     

    3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Honors Thesis New Mentor Meeting

    Location: Lindner 204

    Intended Audience: Faculty who are mentoring in Honors for the first time

    This session provides an overview of expectations of the Honors Program and is required for any faculty member mentoring an Honors Fellow for the first time and is encouraged for all mentors who have not worked with an Honors fellow in the past 2 years.

     

    3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m - Meeting of School and Division-Based Curriculum Committee Chairs

    Location: Belk Pavilion 208

    Intended Audience: Chairs for the University and School- and Division-based Curriculum Committees as well as any interested committee members.

    This will be an opportunity for chairs of the various curriculum committees to discuss procedures and anticipated work for the coming year.

    4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Faculty and Staff Receptions: Black Faculty and Staff

    Location: Student Center, first floor of Moseley Center 105

    The Black Faculty and Staff reception seeks to welcome new employees and reconnect with current colleagues within the Elon University community. Refreshments will be served.

     

    4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Faculty and Staff Receptions: Faculty and Staff Receptions: Asian-Pacific Islander & Asian Studies Faculty and Staff

    Location: Carlton 113

    The Asian Studies Program and Asian-Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group at Elon University invites all faculty and staff who self-identify as Asian-Pacific Islander or Asian, or whose research, teaching, or personal experience significantly engages with Asia or Pacific Islands. This reception aims to recognize and celebrate our diversity of heritage and our depth of expertise and interest in the region.

     

    4:40 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Faculty and Staff Receptions: Latinx/Hispanic Faculty and Staff

    Location: Oak House

    Intended Audience: Latinx faculty and staff

    The Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education and the Elon Latinx/Hispanic Employee Resource Group invite you to the Latinx/Hispanic Faculty and Staff Reception at the Oak House. This reception is an opportunity for Latinx/Hispanic faculty and staff to welcome new members to the Elon community, network, and build social support.

     

    4:40 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Faculty and Staff Receptions: Global Connections ERG Members

    Location: Oak House

    Intended Audience: Global Connections ERG Members

    Come connect with faculty and staff who are passionate about global engagement and international experiences. This reception is an opportunity to build cross-cultural relationships, welcome new colleagues, and celebrate our globally diverse community. The Global Connections ERG fosters an inclusive environment for all faculty and staff, regardless of background, who are interested in learning from and supporting our international community at Elon.

    5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. - Faculty and Staff Receptions: LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff

    Location: Belk Amphitheater, (Outside of Lindner Hall)

    Rain Location: First Floor of Lindner Hall

    Intended Audience: All LGBTQIA+ & Ally faculty and staff (new and returning)

    Annual social that brings Elon’s LGBTQIA+ & Ally faculty and staff together to chat, laugh, and connect. All are welcome. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. Sponsored by Elon’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group.

     

    11:59 p.m. - RSVP Deadline: Faculty Line of March for New Student Convocation on Saturday, August 19, RSVP and academic regalia required

    RSVP to Email Survey by 8/19/25 at 11:59 p.m.

    Intended Audience:Open to faculty members and administrators with faculty rank wearing academic regalia.

    The Line of March survey for New Student Convocation will be shared with faculty on or before August 1. See Saturday, August 23 for more information regarding the ceremony and faculty meeting location.

    Faculty should contact pgibbons@elon.edu if you need to change your survey response.