During the first weeks of August, professional support staff members are busy registering students, and professors are preparing for classes. But from Aug. 18-22, the pace picks up even more. To follow all the activities, you may feel like you need a scorecard. To get a step ahead, start planning and set your schedule with these dates and activities.
Aug. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Performance Hall Lobby.
Everyone is invited.
Aug. 19, 9:15 a.m., Commons Courtyard
Aug. 21, Coffee at 9 a.m., Performance Hall lobby
Convocation, 9:30-11 a.m., Performance Hall
Faculty Association meeting following Convocation
Details will be added soon.
The Professional Development Office has a long list of activities planned for the first weeks back to get the semester started. New employees, new adjunct faculty and those who need to know the eCampus grade center all have opportunities to learn.
Aug. 18, 1:30-3 p.m.
Building A, Room A201
The first orientation of the year for new employees, so if you are new on campus watch your e-mail for your invitation.
Aug. 18 or 19, 1:30-3 p.m.
If you teach online, you’ll want to attend this session. It will provide an overview of the NEW Grade Center.
Aug. 19, 10 a.m.-noon
Building H, EMGI Boonesville Auditorium
An important discussion for all faculty and interested administrators and staff
Empowering Student Success through Curriculum Changes
Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m.
Mountain View College
“Why Student Learning Outcomes are Important to You and Your Students”
Aug. 21, 4:15-5:25 p.m., registration and light refreshments
5:30-6:50 p.m., colloquium program
Building H, EMGI
A few other important dates are related to the college’s 30th anniversary.
Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m., Commons Courtyard
Oct. 16, 2-5:30 p.m., Building S
Student Services Center, Bldg. S, offices will close at 2 p.m. on for the event. Student services offices will not reopen that day, but division offices will be open as normal.
