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In addition to the formal New Faculty Orientation held prior to the start of classes in August, the "Coffee Chats" provide new faculty members with a variety of information and support throughout their first year at Ripon College. To prevent the "information overload" new faculty sometimes experience at the beginning of the school year, the Coffee Chats are scheduled to provide new faculty members with the information they need when they need it; for example, the College Registrar offers a tutorial on final examination and final grade policies in November, rather than in August! Additionally, the Coffee Chats allow the newest members of the Ripon College community to meet and interact with the staff, administration, and board of trustees.
Unless otherwise noted, all Coffee Chats will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, East Hall. Light refreshments will be provided.
2009-2010 Schedule
Topic: Student Services
Thursday, Aug. 27
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Members of Student Support Services and Counseling staffs will be on hand to discuss how their programs can assist you in your work with your students.
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Topic: Technology, Information, Mentors: Support for Your Work
Thursday, Sept. 17
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Representatives from Information Technology Services, Lane Library and the Center for Collaborative Learning will detail the resources they can provide to support both your research and your teaching.
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Topic: The 'Business' of the College
Thursday, Oct. 1
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Dena Willmore, chair, and Bob Kirkland, vice chair, of the Ripon Collge Board of Trustees, along with David Joyce, president of the College, will discuss the college's long-term financial plan and explain the mechanics of endowments, annual funds, capital campaigns and other elements of the business of the institution.
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Topic: Intercultural Sensitivity
Thursday, Nov. 5
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The director of the Global Studies Program will guide discussion about the importance of intercultural sensitivity in the 21st-century classroom. |
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Topic: The End of the Semester/Assessment
Thursday, Dec. 3
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The registrar and associate dean of faculty will review key policies that govern the final weeks of the semester and final exams. The chair of the Assessment Task Force will provide insights into assessment goals at the College.
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Topic: Funding Your Development/Joining FYS
Thursday, Feb. 4
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The faculty development coordinator will discuss the in-house grants available to Ripon faculty and the on-campus support systems for faculty seeking external funding. Russ Blake, professor of history and director of the First-Year Studies Program, will talk about how you can participate in the FYS Seminars.
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Topic: The Promotion and Tenure Process
Thursday, March 4 |
Members of the Promotion and Tenure Committee will share their insights on preparing for promotion and tenure, creating files and balancing faculty development among teaching, scholarly/artistic pursuits and service.
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Topic: Working with the Media/End-of-Year Traditions
Thursday, April 1 |
Members of the Office of Marketing and Communication will offer tips for serving as a media source in your area of expertise and will provide an overview of the many wonderful traditions that are hallmarks of the months of April and May on campus.
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