College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Unit Head Mailing 5-4-10

1. Opportunity to enhance faculty advising roles

2. Summer Unit Head Mailings

3. CLAS Important Dates

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1. Opportunity to enhance faculty advising roles:

NACADA Webinar: "The Role of Faculty Advisors in Student Success"

Thursday, May 13 1:45 PM-3:30 PM Kirkhof Center 2215/2216

To register: Go to Faculty and Staff tab, Seminars and Workshops, Student Advising Webinars.

Fulfilling the Potential of Faculty Advising

At most institutions, faculty are expected to advise as part of their contractual obligation. Few if any, however, have been hired, much less been awarded tenure or promoted, because of their skill as advisors. And even at institutions which emphasize teaching and mentoring undergraduates, expectations for faculty, especially in conducting research and finding external support, have increased. Whether you're a faculty member, a professional advisor who works with faculty, or an advising administrator, this Webinar will give you practical ideas about enhancing and supporting the important work of advising done by faculty.

Mary C. Schutten, PED
Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Professor of Movement Science

2. Summer Unit Head Mailings

Reminder - during the spring/summer semester Unit Head mailings will be published as needed and not on a weekly basis.

3. CLAS Important Dates

Important Dates	Event	Location
May 4	Final Grades Due by Noon
May 5	Unit Head Meeting - CANCELED	2215/2216 KC, 3-5:00
May 5	Request for new positions	sherwoco@gvsu.edu
May 6	Traverse City Commencement
May 10	Classes begin first 6 and 12 weeks
May 14	President’s Honor Roll data due	schutmar@gvsu.edu
May 31	Memorial Day Recess
June 21	Classes end first 6 weeks
June 22-23	Finals first 6 week classes
June 28	Grade due first 6 week classes at noon
June 28	Classes begin second 6 weeks
July 5	Independence Day Recess
July 19	Staffing Plans due \8:00 a.m.	kelloggp@gvsu.edu
Aug. 9	Classes End second 6 and 12 weeks
Aug. 10-11	Finals second 6 and 12 weeks
Aug. 16	Grades due second 6 and 12 weeks at noon
Aug. 18 & 19	New Faculty Orientation	KC & DEV
Aug. 18	CLAS New Faculty Social	Alumni House
Aug. 24	Unit Head Retreat	Alumni House
Aug. 24	University Picnic-50^th Celebration	Field House (P.M.)
Aug. 25	FTLC Conference	EC
Aug. 26	CLAS Faculty and Staff Meeting	TBA-followed by lunch
Aug. 27	Convocation	Field House
Aug. 30	Fall 2010 Classes Begin

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