On-Going Orientation Sessions
2023-2024 Orientation Sessions
All Sessions are Fridays from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Grab a coupon for free lunch at Marketplace, then meet in St Peter Room (unless otherwise noted)
All new faculty are strongly encouraged to attend orientation sessions during the year. The sessions are an opportunity to share information about issues important to new faculty.
Friday, October 6th
Grading Policies and Rubrics
How might we grade assignments strategically? We can save time while giving students valuable feedback. We will also discuss the nuts and bolts of grading policies in general. A variety of assignment types are discussed.
Facilitators: Sarah Ruble, Associate Provost & Dean of Academic Programs and Accreditation and Professor of Religion; Deann Schloesser, Registrar
Friday, November 10th (rescheduled to February 9th)
Course Evaluations
A discussion of effective methods for evaluating your courses and getting information that can be used to improve teaching and learning. We focus on end of the semester summative as well as mid-semester formative evaluations.
Facilitator: Lisa Dembouski, Associate Professor of Education
Friday, December 1st CANCELED
Making Time for Research, Scholarship, and Creativity/Introduction to NCFDD
Learn about internal and external grant opportunities: scope of each grant, timing, budgets, and how to apply.
Facilitators: Maddalena Marinari, Professor of History and KCEL Faculty Associate for Research, Scholarship, and Creativity; Sarah Bridges, Director of Research & Sponsored Programs; Megan Fillbrandt, Assistant Director of Research & Sponsored Programs
Tuesday January 30th from 9:30am-12:00pm in the Three Crowns Room (lunch provided at 12:00pm)
Spring New Faculty Orientation
This morning session is designed for new faculty starting in Spring 2024.
Tuesday January 30th from 1:00-4:00pm in the Heritage Room (lunch provided at 12:00pm)
New Faculty Retreat
This afternoon session will focus on Gustavus faculty review processes and navigating classroom observations and evaluations by colleagues.
Friday, February 16th
Committee Roles
This discussion focuses on one’s role in service capacities, specifically as a committee member. It also will highlight good committee choices for junior faculty, what might be expected of you on these committees, and how you might constructively contribute to committees in general.
Facilitator: Yurie Hong, Professor of Classics and Faculty Senate Vice Chair
Friday, March 8th
Course Evaluations
A discussion of effective methods for evaluating your courses and getting information that can be used to improve teaching and learning. We focus on end of the semester summative as well as mid-semester formative evaluations.
Facilitator: Lisa Dembouski, Associate Professor of Education
Friday, March 22nd
Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance as a New Faculty Member
This discussion focuses on resources available to help stave off burnout and keep your mind and body functioning at their absolute best.
Facilitator: Ellie Roscher ‘02, Founder of PLUM: Writing and Wellness for Deeper Embodiment
Friday, May 3rd
The Power of the Liberal Arts
This discussion will broadly cover: the role of the liberal arts in our students’ educational experience; how faculty can enhance our students’ understanding of what the liberal arts means, and; how students can leverage their degree from a liberal arts college. We also can discuss how teaching or scholarship could be re-conceptualized when you are working in a liberal arts context, and how the liberal arts can cultivate aspects of our broader lives.
Facilitators: Kate Aguilar, Assistant Professor of African American History; Joaquin Villanueva, Associate Professor of Geography and Peace Studies; Martin Lang, Professor of Communication Studies and Film & Media Studies
The New Faculty Programming Faculty Associate for 2023-2024 is Dave Stamps.