On-Going Orientation Sessions

2024-2025 Orientation Sessions

All new faculty are strongly encouraged to attend orientation sessions during the year. The sessions are an opportunity to share information about issues important to new faculty. 

FALL

Wednesday, September 11, 3:30-4:30 pm 
Chat and chow: Drop in for informal conversation and snacks with Faculty Associates Maddalena Marinari and Kate Knutson and meet a few new colleagues. 
Location: Anderson 304

Wednesday, September 18, 3:30-4:30 pm (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)
Finding Work-Life Balance and Wellbeing in Your First Year(s) of Faculty Life
Facilitated by:
Location: Anderson 304

Wednesday, October 16, 3:30-4:30 pm 
Chat and chow: Drop in for informal conversation and snacks with Faculty Associates Maddalena Marinari and Kate Knutson and meet a few new friends. 
Location: STEAMery

Wednesday, October 30, 3:30-4:30 pm (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)
The Evaluation Process: What to Expect in Your First Year(s)
Facilitated by: Laura Burrack, Personnel Committee Chair
Location: Anderson 304

Wednesday, November 20, 3:30-4:30 pm (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)
The Honeymoon is Officially Over: Responding to Classroom and Teaching Challenges
Facilitated by: Hayley Russell and Martin Lang, recent Carlson award winners
Location: Anderson 304

Wednesday, December 4, 3:30-4:30 pm
Chat and chow: Drop in for informal conversation and snacks with Faculty Associates Maddalena Marinari and Kate Knutson and meet a few new friends. 
Location: Courtyard Cafe

SPRING

Wednesday, January 15, 3:30-4:30pm (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)
Committee Roles: Faculty Service in Your First Years
Facilitated by: Faculty Senate Vice Chair
Location: Anderson 304

Wednesday, January 29, 3:30-4:30 pm 
Chat and chow in the Beck Atrium: Drop in for informal conversation and snacks with Faculty Associates Maddalena Marinari and Kate Knutson and a few new friends. 
Location: Beck Atrium

Wednesday, February 26, 3:30-4:30 pm (Required for TT faculty; others welcome)
Preparing to Advise Students: Learn about the faculty advising system at Gustavus in preparation for Advising Day.
Facilitated by: Academic Support Center, Kate Knutson
Location: Anderson 304

Wednesday, April 2, 3:30-4:30 pm (Required for new TT faculty; others welcome)
Responding to Student Evaluations in KCEL 304: What to Do with What Students Tell You
Location: Anderson 304

Wednesday, April 9, 3:30-4:30 pm 
Chat and chow: Drop in for informal conversation and snacks with Faculty Associates Maddalena Marinari and Kate Knutson and a faculty who recently went through the third-year review process. 
Location: Bonnier Reading Room (Old Main, Room 303)

The New Faculty Programming Faculty Associates for 2024-2025 are Kate Knutson and Maddalena Marainari.