Center for Faculty Development
Fall First Week
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Rebranded from its previous name of Faculty First Week, in its sixth year, Fall First Week provides time for colleges and schools to meet, engage with campus resources, and learn from one another’s expertise as we prepare for the academic year ahead.
This year’s fall program will see some other updates. All professional development sessions will be housed in a half-day Educators’ Retreat on the morning of Monday, August 19th. The Center for Faculty Development also will host two weeks of virtual workshops during the weeks of July 29th and August 5th in our Prepare, Plan, and Engage series that will include sessions focused on strategies, tools, and innovative ideas with time to integrate into your fall courses.
Schedule of Fall First Week Events
| New faculty events | |
| All faculty required events | |
| Faculty and staff optional events | |
| Student focused events |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
| New Faculty Orientation (Welcome) | 8:30–11:30 a.m. | Asbury Hall 124 |
| International Student Orientation | 8 a.m–5 p.m. | Joe Paul Theatre, Thad Cochran Center |
| CFD Open House and Headshots for New Faculty | 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. | International Center 319 |
| New Faculty Orientation (HR Benefits) | 1–4:30 p.m. | Asbury Hall 124 |
Thursday, August 15, 2024
| New Faculty Orientation with Teaching Assistants (Policies) | 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120 |
| New Faculty Lunch | 12–1 p.m. |
Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120 Sponsored by Corebridge Financial |
| Teaching Assistants Lunch | 12–1 p.m. | Trent Lott 103 A–D |
| New Faculty Orientation (Teaching, Research, and Service) | 1–4 p.m. | Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120 |
| Teaching Assistants Orientation | 1–4 p.m. | Trent Lott 103 A–D |
Friday, August 16, 2024
| Faculty Contracts Start | ||
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. C. Edward Watson “AI’s Implications for Higher Education: Preparing Students for Success Beyond College” With Director of Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), Dr. Kollin Napier |
9–10 a.m. | Bennett Auditorium |
| College of Arts & Sciences Meeting | 10:15–11:15 a.m. | Bennett Auditorium |
| Administrators’ luncheon on AI (invite only) | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | LAB 209 |
| Peer Mentor Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. |
Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120 Sponsored by Voya |
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Guest Presenter: Dr. C. Edward Watson “Exploring AI for Teaching and Learning: A Hands-on Workshop” With Director of Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), Dr. Kollin Napier |
1:15–2:45 p.m. | Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120 |
| College of Education and Human Sciences meeting | 3–4 p.m. | Joe Paul Theatre |
| College of Nursing and Health Professions meeting | 3–4 p.m. | Asbury Hall 124 |
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School Meeting Option 1
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3–5 p.m. | See school for location |
| College Social Option | 4 p.m. |
Sunday, August 18, 2024
The Longest TableFaculty and staff are invited to join the Office of Leadership and Student Involvement to enjoy a meal with incoming freshmen and transfer students during Golden Eagle Welcome Week. |
5-7 p.m. | Shoemaker Square and West Memorial Plaza |
Monday, August 19, 2024
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Educators’ Retreat (concurrent sessions with options to attend one, some, or all) |
8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Liberal Arts Building Classrooms |
| Campus Connections Fair | 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Liberal Arts Building Lobby |
| Update Your Headshot | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Liberal Arts Building 2nd Floor |
| Center for STEM ED Luncheon | 11:30–1:30 p.m. | Come and go event |
| Gulf Park Orientation | 12–5 p.m. | Long Beach |
| University Convocation | 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Bennett Auditorium |
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School Meeting Option 2
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2:45–5 p.m. | See school for location |
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
| International Student Orientation | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | International Center 101 |
| Faculty Senate Retreat | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120 |
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College of Business and Economic Development and
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1–4 p.m. | Scianna Hall 1003 |
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School Meeting
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1–2 p.m. | See school for location |
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
| First Day of Classes |
Thursday, August 22, 2024
No Fall First week events scheduled.
Friday, August 23, 2024
| ACUE Celebration | 3–3:45 p.m. | TouchDown Club |
| Faculty and Staff Social | 4–6 p.m. | TouchDown Club |
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