New Faculty Orientation 2022
Welcome to Georgia Southern!
Each year, the Provost’s office and the Faculty Center (previously the CTE) host New Faculty Orientation (NFO). Our mission is to provide resources and information regarding teaching and professional development. The Provost’s Office requires attendance at New Faculty Orientation for all faculty new to Georgia Southern University (GS).
Orientation: August 1 & 2, 2022
Agenda
All New Faculty Orientation events will be located in the Nessmith-Lane Center’s ballroom, 847 Plant Drive, Statesboro, Ga 30458.
| Monday, August 1 | |
| 8:45 - 9:30 | Check In |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Welcome from University Leadership |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Teaching Tips and Tricks with the Faculty Center |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Folio - The GS Learning Management System: Part I |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Meet Your Dean |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | LUNCH with your Dean |
| 1:00 - 2:45 | Working at Georgia Southern: Human Resources |
| 2:45 - 3:00 | Break |
| 3:00 - 3:45 | Getting to know the GS Student |
| 3:45 - 4:30 | Student Success |
| 4:30 - 5:30 | Reception for New Faculty hosted by Provost Reiber |
| Tuesday, August 2 | |
| 8:45 - 9:00 | Check In |
| 9:00 - 9:45 | Folio - The GS Learning Management System: Part II |
| 9:45 - 10:30 | Learning Technology Support (LTS) |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Equal Opportunity and Title IX |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | Meaningful and Manageable Assessment |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | LUNCH - Dining Commons |
| 1:30 - 2:15 | Faculty Success Panel |
| 2:15 - 3:00 | Research: Where to Start? |
| 3:00 - 3:15 | Break |
| 3:15 - 4:00 | GS Libraries: Resources and Services for Faculty |
| 4:00 - 4:30 | Documenting & Planning for Professional Growth with the Faculty Center |
NFO Training
Registration for the following is included in the NFO Registration Form.
| Title | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folio Communication Tools - Discussions, Calendar, News Items | IT 1203 - Statesboro | August 3 | 9 - 9:45 AM |
| IT 1203 - Statesboro | August 3 | 1 - 1:45 PM | |
| Science Center 1503A - Armstrong | August 4 | 9 - 9:45 AM | |
| Folio Assessment Tools part 1 - Dropbox and Rubrics | IT 1203 - Statesboro | August 3 | 10 - 10:45 AM |
| IT 1203 - Statesboro | August 3 | 2 - 2:45 PM | |
| Science Center 1503A - Armstrong | August 4 | 10 - 10:45 AM | |
| Folio Assessment Tools part 2 - Quizzes | IT 1203 - Statesboro | August 3 | 11 - 11:45 AM |
| IT 1203 - Statesboro | August 3 | 3 - 3:45 PM | |
| Science Center 1503A - Armstrong | August 4 | 11 - 11:45 AM | |
| Adjunct Academy | Virtual | August 8 | 6 - 8 PM |
| Faculty Center Virtual or In-person Consultations | Submit a Helpdesk Ticket | M-F | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| Full Faculty Center Training Schedule | Faculty Center Training Schedule |
Highlights from previous New Faculty Orientations.
Last updated: 8/9/2022
Faculty Center
Submit a Faculty Center Ticket
Email: facultycenter@georgiasouthern.edu
Statesboro Campus
Cone Hall, 2nd Floor
Phone: 912-478-0049
Fax: 912-478-0099
Armstrong Campus
Solms Hall, Suite 211
Phone: 912-344-3607