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2009 Faculty Orientation
Wednesday, August 19

 

PowerPoint Presentations in .pdf format

 

Agenda

 

8:00 AM–NOON: Registration

Big 12 Room of the K-State Union

8:00–8:30: Refreshments and Get Acquainted With Other New Personnel

Big 12 Room of the K-State Union

8:30–NOON: Morning Session

Big 12 Room and Ground Floor Courtyard, K-State Union
Convener: Alfred Cochran, Assistant Provost, Office of the Provost

8:30–8:45: “Welcome and Introductions” (Big 12 Room)

Alfred Cochran

8:45–10:30: “Overview of University Resources and Programs” (Big 12 Room)
Panel:

Vicki Clegg, Director, Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Lori Goetsch, Dean, Libraries
Myra Gordon, Associate Provost, Diversity and Dual Career Development
Rebecca Gould, Director of the Information Technology Assistance Center
Jim Guikema, Associate Vice President for Research
Sue Maes, Dean of Continuing Education
Amy Renz, President of the KSU Alumni Association
Carol Shanklin, Dean of the Graduate School

10:30-12:00: Booths (Ground Floor Courtyard, K-State Union)
  • Academic & Career Information Center:  Michelle Haupt
  • Career & Employment Services: Karl Kandt
  • Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning: Vicki Clegg
  • Division of Continuing Education: Melinda Sinn
  • Graduate School: Carol Shanklin
  • Honor & Integrity System: Camilla Roberts
  • Honors Program: Steve Kiefer
  • Human Resources: Stephanie Harvey
  • Information Technology Assistance Center: Rebecca Gould
  • International TV & Telephone: Danny Fronce
  • KSU Athletics – Joni Smoller
  • KSU Theatre & Dance:    Marci Maullar
  • Libraries: Lori Goetsch / Sara Kearns
  • McCain Auditorium: Todd Holmberg
  • Office of International Programs: Kristine Young/Kathleen Witcher
  • Peer Review: Kurt Gartner
  • Research & Research Compliance: Bev Page
  • Research Foundation: Marcia Molina
  • Student Life: Heather Reed
  • Union: Craig Johnson
NOON–1:15 PM: President’s Luncheon

Main Ballroom of the Alumni Center
New Faculty and Unclassified Professionals, College Deans, and other University Faculty and Administrators

Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Pat Bosco, Vice President of Student Life
Speakers: President Kirk Schulz

 

1:30–4:00 PM: Afternoon Session Big 12 Room, K-State Union

 

1:30–2:00: “Shared Governance at KSU”

Melody LeHew, Faculty Senate President

2:00–2:40: Breakout Sessions
Faculty
New Faculty Institute Mixer: Intro / Registration, Flint Hills Room

Kris Boone, Department Head for Communications

Staff
Tips for Success” Unclassified Professionals Panel

Yolanda Howard, IT Planning Coordinator, VPITS
Sara Thurston-Gonzàlez, Director, International Student Center
David Warren, Computer Information Specialist, Planning and Analysis

2:40–2:50: Break
2:50–3:20: “A KSU Budget Primer: Facts, Figures, and the State Budget Process”

Cindy Bontrager, Director, Budget Office
Sue Peterson, Assistant to the President for Governmental Relations

3:20–4:00: “Insurance Coverage, Retirement and Related Issues”

Gary Leitnaker, Assistant Vice President, Division of Human Resources and Parking
Stephanie Harvey, Assistant Director, Division of Human Resources