[Aug 16] CELT Teaching Symposium &/or UHR Employee Orientation &/or [Aug 17] SVPP New Faculty Orientation

CELT Teaching Symposium

Tuesday, August 16, 2016, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
(Registration will open at 7:30 A.M.)
Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Iowa State University

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Teaching Symposium at Iowa State University will be held on Tuesday, August 16 for new faculty and teaching assistants. Our symposium goals:

• To learn about policies, practices, and resources that affect teaching and learning at Iowa State University.
• To become familiar with common student issues, successes and be able to guide students to various campus resources.
• To discover the services, resources and development opportunities provided by CELT.

2016 Agendas*

Faculty Cohort – 175 Scheman Building, First Floor

• 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. – Registration and New Faculty Meet/Greet with Continental Breakfast, Registration Booth, First Floor Lobby
  
• 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Welcome and Overview
• 8:20 – 8:40 a.m. – “Look who’s coming to your classroom… the ISU Student”
• 8:40 – 8:50 a.m. – Break
• 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. – Supporting and Encouraging Student Success: Each one of the online learning module topics will provide key information that will inform the new faculty cohort about how to solve five case-based student scenarios for this 2-hour program:
• Scenario I: Academic Integrity
• Scenario II: Classroom Management
• Scenario III: Poor Performing Students
• 5-minute break
• Scenario IV: Culturally Inclusive Learning Environment
• Scenario V: Start by Believing: Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault
• 10:40 – 11:00 a.m. – Meet/Greet with University Community Members & Break
• 11:00 a.m. – Noon – Preparing for the First Week of Class & The Next Phase of Faculty Development at Iowa State

Teaching Assistant (TA) Cohort – Registration Booth, First Floor Lobby

• 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. – Registration open with Continental Breakfast, Registration Booth, First Floor Lobby
• 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. – Welcome and Large Group Activity to Prepare for the First Week of Class (Benton Auditorium, 1st Floor)
• 9:00 – 10:50 a.m. – Supporting and Encouraging Student Success: Each one of the online learning module topics will provide key information that will inform the new faculty cohort about how to solve five case-based student scenarios for this 2-hour program:
  
• I: Academic Integrity
• II: Classroom Management Scenario
• III: Personal Problems Scenario
• Short Break
• IV: Grade Grieving Scenario
• V: Poor Performing Students Scenario
• VI: The Student Visit
• 11:00 a.m. – Noon – Panel: Questions & Answers with Seasoned Teaching Assistants (Benton Auditorium, 1st Floor)

*Agendas are tentative and will be finalized by August 1, 2016

Pre-Symposium Online Learning Modules

Prior to the symposium, new faculty and teaching assistants will engage in online learning modules pertinent to teaching at Iowa State University. Each module will have a video component, an inventory of understanding, and supplemental resources. Topics to be covered:

• Academic Integrity: The Role of Faculty
• Responding to Student Conduct Issues
• Faculty Policies Related to Classroom Management
• Building Inclusive Classrooms and Working with Diverse Students
• Your Role in the Life of a Student with a Disability – Student Disability Resources
• Helping Students Succeed – Student Assistance and Outreach
• Supporting and Promoting Self-Directed Learners – Academic Success Center

*Topics subject to change and will be available online before August 1, 2016

To access Pre-Symposium Learning Modules

You will need to register for a Net-ID (iastate email) to log into Blackboard Learn. If you do not already have it you will want to create one with your University-ID. To register for your Net-ID, you will need your University ID number (UID).

• New Faculty will receive instructions on obtaining their University-ID in a welcome letter from Human Resources.
  
• Graduate Students will receive instructions on obtaining their UID from the Office of Admissions upon accepting admission to Iowa State.
  

Your University ID is assigned to you when you receive an ID card (ISU Card). You may find your ID number on the front of your ID card or by logging in to AccessPlus with your social security number and clicking on “ISU IDs” on the AccessPlus homepage.

Registration is required for this event prior to August 12.

University Human Resources' Employee Orientation for Faculty

Tuesday, August 16, 2016, from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Iowa State University

Following a hosted lunch, Tuesday afternoon will be spent with a faculty-focused version of University Human Resources’ (UHR) Employee Orientation. These tailored sessions will cover a variety of policies and legal requirements that faculty should be aware of including IT use and computer ethics, discrimination and harassment prevention, conflict of interest awareness, and FERPA. It also offers employees an opportunity to better understand Iowa State University's culture by learning about available resources.

Registration is required for this event prior to August 12.

SVPP New Faculty Orientation

Wednesday, August 17, 2016, from 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Iowa State University

All new tenured, tenure-eligible, and non-tenure-eligible faculty (assistant, associate, or full professors, lecturers, clinicians, and adjunct faculty hired since September 2015) attend an orientation specifically designed for them. The New Faculty Orientation gives new faculty the opportunity to meet with one another as well as with senior administrators at Iowa State. This day will include panel discussions with recently appointed junior faculty who will share their best practices to be successful at Iowa State, tips for your first year from the Dean(s) of your College, presentations on successful research programs and the importance of extension and outreach. Break-out sessions on the Ames community, flexible faculty policies, research funding, mentoring, and much more will be available to answer your questions and get you off to a great start. Senior Vice President and Provost Wickert will share his insight on what it means to be part of a land grant university. This day also provides new faculty with the opportunity to network and to socialize.

Registration is required for this event prior to August 12.

Questions?

If you have any questions or problems, or if you anticipate requiring any accommodations, please contact:

• For CELT Teaching Symposium (Tues., August 16 from 8:00 - Noon): Laura Bestler at 515-294-5357 or bestler@iastate.edu
• For UHR Employee Orientation (Tues., August 16 from Noon - 4:00 p.m.): Julie Clark at 515-294-0148 juliec@iastate.edu
• For New Faculty Orientation (Wed., August 17 from 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.): Megan Peterson at 515-294-6410 or meganmp@iastate.edu