New Faculty Orientation

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New Faculty Orientation


The Faculty Professional Center of the Office of Academic Affairs hosts orientations to welcome new full-time and adjunct faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education and Human Services, and the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Each orientation includes an overview of Molloy University and resources and services available to support faculty teaching, research, and scholarship at Molloy. There will also be time for new faculty to meet each other. 
 
Please register to attend the new faculty orientation below.

  • New Adjunct Faculty Orientation

    Tuesday, August 27, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm

     5:00pm     Welcome

                      Michelle Piskulich, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs

                      Michelle Martin, Incoming Director of Mission and Ministry

                      Donald “DJ” Mitchell, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

                      Lisa Miller, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

                      Brian Connors, Director, Public Safety

                      Session Materials:

                      Academic Resources

                      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

                      Mission

    6:00pm     Technology Learning Services

                      Cori Miller, Director of Technology Learning Services

                      Tim Gauss, Associate Director of Technology Services

                      Richard Delasant, Senior Technology Training Specialist

    6:30pm     Office of Blended & Online Learning

                      Amy Gaimaro, Dean of Innovative Delivery Methods

                      Susan Watters, Associate Director of Blended and Online Learning

                      Laurie Hallick, Instructional Designer             

                      Session Materials:

                      BOL Course Design Brochure

     

              

    Register Here!
  • New Full-Time Faculty Orientation

    Wednesday, August 28, 2024  12:00pm - 5:00pm

    12:00pm     Welcome – Reception Room, Kellenberg Building 1st Floor        

      1:00pm     Academic Affairs ­– Reception Room, Kellenberg Building 1st Floor

    Michelle Piskulich, Provost, and Vice President for Academic Affairs 

    Gioia Bales, Dean, School of Business

    Gina M. Florio, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

    Marcia Gardner, Dean, Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences

    Melissa McCardle, Interim Dean, School of Education and Human Services                             

     1:45pm     Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Reception Room, Kellenberg Building 1st Floor

    Presenter: Donald “DJ” Mitchell, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    **Incoming Vice President for Mission Integration & Inclusion**

    During this mini-session, faculty will learn more about Molloy’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) values. They will be introduced to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, some inclusive teaching strategists, and university resources related to DEI.

    Session Materials:

    Academic Resources

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

     

      2:15pm     Student Success – Computer Lab and Access Lounge, Casey Building Lower Level

    Linda Silva Thompson, Dean of Student Success, and Assessment          

    Amanda Strong, Director of Student Success and Assessment                  

    Valerie Griggs, Writing Center Professional Tutor

    Kimberly Havens-McVea, Director, Tutoring Services             

    Cari Rose-Tomo, Director, Center for Access and Disability

    Kathy Brunet, Assistant Director, Center for Access and Disability

    Session Materials:

    Writing Center policies and hours

    Tutoring Service Questions

     

      2:45pm     James E. Tobin (JET) Library – Kellenberg 2nd Floor

    The JET Library

    Presenter: Susan Bloom, Associate Librarian, Head of Instructional Services

    Session Materials:

    The JET Library

    DigitalCommons@Molloy & Your Research

    Presenter: Tabitha Ochtera, Associate Director, Electronic & Digital Services

    DigitalCommons@Molloy collects the scholarship of Molloy students, faculty, and staff. It provides permalinks to research and can be used with a variety of profile sites such as LinkedIn and Google Scholar. 

    Session Materials:

     


     3:15pm     Governance – Faculty Council Room, Kellenberg 3rd Floor

    Debra Hanna, Faculty President     

    Luis Landron, Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee 

    Session Materials:

    Governance Presentation

    Anthology Chalk-and-Wire Guide         

      

      4:00pm     Research, Scholarship and Graduate Studies – Kellenberg 209

    Audrey Cohan, Senior Dean for Research, Scholarship, and Graduate Studies

    Session Materials:

    Research, Scholarship, and Graduate Studies

     

      4:20pm     Blended and Online Learning – Kellenberg 209

    Amy Gaimaro, Dean of Innovative Delivery Methods

    Mary Ryder, Instructional Designer

    Jason Schoen, Instructional Designer

    Session Materials:

    BOL Course Design Brochure

     

      4:40pm     Technology Learning Services – Kellenberg 209

    Cori Miller, Director of Technology Learning Services

    Tim Gauss, Associate Director of Technology Learning Services   

    Session Materials:     

    Technology Learning Services     

     

      5:00pm     Q&A – Kellenberg 209 

    Free Time to Visit School Buildings and Faculty Offices

    Register Here!
  • 2024-2025 New Faculty Orientation Sessions

    New Faculty Orientations are a series of sessions held throughout the academic year. Each session addresses a different topic to assist new faculty in their transition to Molloy University. New faculty are expected to attend all sessions.

    Orientation Session #1:

    Advisement 

    • Date: September 26, 2024
    • Time: 3:30-4:15pm
    • Location: C 015
    • Presenter: Valerie Kutcher

     

    Orientation Session #2:

    Teaching Resources

    • Date: November 7, 2024
    • Time: 3:30-4:15pm
    • Location: C 221A
    • Presenter: Maureen Sanz

     

    Orientation Session #3:

    Library Resources

    • Date: December 5, 2024
    • Time: 3:30-4:15pm
    • Location: Zoom
    • Presenter: Tabitha Ochtera

     

    Orientation Session #4:

    Governance

    • Date: February 20, 2025
    • Time: 3:30-4:15pm
    • Location: Zoom
    • Presenter: Debra Hanna

     

    Orientation Session #5:

    Assessment

    • Date: March 13, 2025
    • Time: 3:30-4:15pm
    • Location: Zoom
    • Presenters: Linda Silva Thompson & Amanda Strong

     

    Orientation Session #6:

    Mission

    • Date: April 10, 2025
    • Time: 3:30-4:15pm
    • Location: Kellenberg Reception Room
    • Presenter: Michelle Martin