Faculty/Staff Welcome Week 2025
Driving
Forward
Friday, August 1, 2025 (DAY 0)
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9 a.m.–2 p.m.New Employee Orientation
Location: Innovation Center in Arbor Hall
Monday, August 4, 2025 (DAY 1)
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.State of the University Address
- Welcome: Jill Drake, Provost & EVPAA
- Student Performance: Kurt-Alexander Zeller, Vocal Studies & Opera, Director
- Remarks from SGA: Amiah Pierre, President
- Remarks from Faculty Senate: Michael Lindsay, Chair
- Remarks from Staff Council: Spenser Emerson, Chair
- State of the University Address: Georj Lewis, President
Location: Athletics Center
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11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Faculty/Staff Community Luncheon
Location: James M. Baker University Center Atrium
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1 p.m.–4 p.m.Workshops
Faculty Teaching & Learning Workshops
- From Hype to Help: Using AI Where It Matters (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
- Core IMPACTS in Action: Advancing Social Mobility Through General Education (2:30 pm)
- The Writing Table (3:00 pm)
Location: Harry S. Downs Center CE-101
Professional Staff Development Workshops
- HR Training (Employee Engagement Manager)
Location: James M. Baker University Center UC-272
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2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Library Academic Supports (Faculty)
- Embedding library resources into curriculum
- Incorporating OERS and library resources into courses being revamped using Affording Learning Grants
Location: Library L-200
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (DAY 2)
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8:30–9 a.m.Laker Walks
Location: James M. Baker University Center Plaza
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9 a.m.–5 p.m.Faculty Planning Time
All faculty will meet for faculty planning in the respective colleges and departments.
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9 a.m.–2 p.m.New Faculty Orientation: Session I
- Faculty Teaching Resources
Location: James M. Baker University Center UC-260
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 (DAY 3)
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8:30–9 a.m.Laker Walks
Location: James M. Baker University Center Plaza
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8:30–9 a.m.Faculty Continental Breakfast
Location: Athletics Center Foyer
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9–11 a.m.Fall Faculty Meeting
- Remarks from President – Georj Lewis
- Remarks from Provost & EVPAA – Jill Drake
- Remarks from Faculty Senate Chair – Michael Lindsay
- Q&A Session – Georj Lewis
Please provide comments for the 2025 Fall Faculty Q&A Session
Location: Athletics Center
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1–3 p.m.New Faculty Orientation: Session II
- Planning the First Week of Class
- Building Community Engagement
Location: James M. Baker University Center UC-260
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2–3 p.m.Staff Council Kick-Off Meeting
Location: James M. Baker University Center UC-322
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2:30–4:30 p.m.Library Academic Supports
(Faculty)
- Embedding library resources into curriculum
- Incorporating OERS and library resources into courses being revamped using Affording Learning Grants
Location: Library L-200
Thursday, August 7, 2025 (DAY 4)
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9 a.m.–5 p.m.Lakers EDGE & Laker Village Student Move-In
Employee Volunteers NEEDED
Move-In is located in Laker Hall and Laker Village.
Us the QR code to sign-up to volunteer for Student Move-In
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9 a.m.–11 a.m.College/Schools Meetings
(Deans will schedule)
All faculty will meet for college/schools meeting in the respective colleges and departments.
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1 p.m.–4 p.m.Academic Department Meetings
(Chairs will schedule)
All faculty will meet for academic department meetings in the respective colleges and departments.
Friday, August 8, 2025 (DAY 5)
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9 a.m.–5 p.m.Residential Life & Housing Student Move-In
Employee volunteers needed
Move-In is located in the residence hall, Laker Hall and Laker Village
Saturday, August 9, 2025 (DAY 6)
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9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.Faculty Lineup for New Student Convocation
Faculty participation encouraged
Regalia not required
Location: Athletics Center
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10–11 a.m.New Student Convocation
Location: Athletics Center
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11:30 a.m. –2 p.m.New Student Celebration Lunch
Location: James M. Baker University Lakeside Dining Hall