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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.
Light refreshments will be served at each session.
2007-2008 Schedule
Topic: Student Services
Thursday, Sept. 20, 4 to 5 p.m., Mihaly Room of Pickard Commons
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Members of the 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: The "Business" of the College
Thursday, Oct. 4, 4 to 5 p.m., Mihaly Room of Pickard Commons
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Dena Willmore, chair of the Ripon College Board of Trustees, and President David Joyce will offer an overview of the college's long-term financial plan and explain the mechanics of endowments, annual funds, capital campaigns and other important elements of the business of the
institution.
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Topic: Technology/Information/Mentors: Support for Teaching and Research
Thursday, Oct. 25, 4 to 5 p.m., Mihaly Room of Pickard Commons
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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 teaching and research.
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Topic: The End of the Semester
Thursday, Nov. 15, 4 to 5 p.m., Mihaly Room of Pickard Commons
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Michele Wittler will discuss the policies and procedures that govern the final weeks of the term and final examinations. |
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Topic: The Promotion and Tenure Process
Thursday, Feb. 7, 4 to 5 p.m., Mihaly Room of Pickard Commons
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Members of the Promotion and Tenure Committee will share their insights about preparing for promotion and tenure, creating files and balancing faculty development among teaching, scholarly/artistic endeavors and service.
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Topic: Funding Your Development
Thursday, March 6, 4 to 5 p.m., Mihaly Room of Pickard Commons
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Jody Roy, faculty development coordinator, will discuss the in-house grants available to Ripon faculty and the on-campus support available to faculty pursuing external funding for their work.
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Topic: Working with the Media/End-of-Year Traditions
Thursday, April 3, 4 to 5 p.m., Mihaly Room of Pickard Commons
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Ric Damm and Cody Pinkston 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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