ORIENTATION PRE-WORK

So that you can get the most out of the discussions and activities, please review these materials in advance of New Faculty Orientation. 

For Wednesday, August 9, 2017

• Familiarize yourself with Grand Valley State University by reviewing the About GVSU page: https://www.gvsu.edu/about.htm

• For the Profile of GVSU Students session, please explore the information at https://reports.ia.gvsu.edu/factbook about students’ demographic background.

• Review these short screencast videos:

  • Provost Office

  • Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center

  • Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence

  • University Libraries 

For Thursday, August 10, 2017

• Explore the Human Resources site that includes benefits overview and information: https://www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/enrollment-and-eligibility-overview-363.htm

ORIENTATION MATERIALS 

Wednesday August 9, 2017

• Orientation Schedule 
• 2017-2018 New Faculty
• Important Dates - Fall 2017
• Grand Valley State University Mission, Vision, and Values
• Strategic Plan 2016-2021
• Profile of Grand Valley Students
• Student Voices Video 
• Faculty-to-Faculty Conversations - Who is in the Room
• Organizational Charts, Faculty Governance & Policies
• University Policy on Course Syllabi
• Pew FTLC Overview
• Pew FTLC Services and Programs of Particular Interest to New Faculty 
• Pew FTLC Grants Program
• Pew FTLC New Faculty Teaching Institute 
• First Year Faculty Mentoring Communities
• Pew FTLC Mid-semester Interviews about Teaching 
• Data Inquiry Lab 
• Open Education Resources Initiative 
• Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence Overview 
• GVSU Resources for New Faculty 
• University Libraries - Library by the Numbers
• University Libraries - Faculty as Teachers and Scholars
• New Faculty Guide to the Graduate School
• eLearning and Emerging Technologies
  • Blackboard - New Semester Checklist

Thursday August 10, 2017

• Inclusive and Just Campus Community

FACULTY RESOURCES

• New Faculty Quick Start Guide 
• Links to Very Good Teaching Resources
• Academic Integrity
• Tips for Teaching 1st Year Students 
• Learning Students Names 
• Facilities, Planning, and Repairs 
• Do You Know What to Do? Emergency Procedures Manual 
• GVSU Alert Emergency Notification System
• Laker Store 
• Scholarly Writing Initiatives for Faculty and Staff - Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors 
• Writing Center 
• Co-Curricular Connections
• Asian Faculty and Staff Association 
• LGBT Faculty and Staff Association 
• Tips for Creating LGBT-Inclusive Classrooms
• Acronyms - Programs/Departments/Colleges 
• Art Gallery 
• Fall Arts Celebration
• Family Guide
• Red Folder - Counseling Center