CALENDAR OF ORIENTATION EVENTS

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Introduction to Course Management Technology (TRACS)

Open to all new full and part-time faculty; repeated on Friday, August 22 and Monday, August 25

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Alkek 118

Round Rock Higher Education Center Orientation

All faculty scheduled to teach classes in Round Rock for the first time

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Round Rock Higher Education Center, 1555 University Boulevard,

Avery Building 256

Friday, August 22, 2008

New Faculty Orientation

Required for all new faculty

Continental breakfast will be provided

7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

J.C. Kellam 1100

Introduction to Course Management Technology (TRACS)

Open to all new full and part-time faculty; repeated on Thursday, August 21 and Monday, August 25

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Alkek 118

International Faculty Orientation

For all new international faculty

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hill House

Monday, August 25, 2008

New Tenure-Track Faculty Orientation

Required for all new tenure-track faculty

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in Alkek Teaching Theater

12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. in Alkek 105/106

Introduction to Course Management Technology (TRACS)

Open to all new full and part-time faculty; repeated from Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Alkek 118

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Convocation

Required of all faculty

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Evans Auditorium

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Classes Begin

8:00 a.m.

Monday, September 1, 2008

Labor Day

No classes will be held

please note:

Check with your Academic Unit for additional meetings scheduled for your College, School, Department, and/or Program.

Direct any questions regarding this schedule to: Dr. Beth Wuest, Director of Academic Development and Assessment, wuest@txstate.edu 512-245-2112

Tenure-Track Assistant Professors are expected to participate in the Program for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. A description of the program is enclosed.

Friday, August 29, 2008
L.B.J. Picnic

All faculty and staff are invited

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Lawn of the President's Home