August 24, 2006 Source: :
http://www.brandonu.ca/news/article.asp?A_ID=1075 New Employee Orientation and Barbecue 2006 BRANDON, MB - Brandon University's New Employee Orientation 2006 will take place on Tuesday, August 29, and Wednesday August 30. All new faculty and staff members are encouraged to join us for information on navigating the university and Brandon, introductions, sessions on the library, student services, research, unions, and everything else you'll need to know to get started at BU. And don't forget the special barbecue hosted by BU President Louis P. Visentin at the University House! Read on for a full agenda: New Employee Orientation 2006 Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
Room 212 Clark Hall 8:45 a.m. - Meet and Greet 9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions of New Employees and Opening Remarks: Dr. Louis Visentin, President and Vice-Chancellor "It’s all about being engaged" 9:45 a.m. - University Governance: Mr. Jake Janzen, Chair, Board of Governors; Dr. Janet Wright, Acting Executive Dean of Student and International Affairs/University Registrar This session will explain the different roles of the University’s Senate and Board of Governors. 10:00 a.m. - Life in Brandon: Your New Home: Dr. Doug Ramsey, Rural Development; Dr. Sterling Evans, History; Dr. Mark Berry, Science Hearing stories from recently hired employees is often helpful to learn about life on campus and in the City. This panel of recently hired faculty will share tips on surviving your first year or two at the Brandon University. They can answer questions about what you can expect from your first few years, how to navigate the university, and how to get to know the city. 10:45 a.m. - Nutrition Break 11:00 a.m. - Experiencing the Student: Mr. Greg Gatien, Music; Ms. Sheilagh Grills, Student Services This presentation will provide information on the demographics and issues associated with an open access university. 11:30 a.m. - Sexual Harassment Awareness: Dr. Patrick Morrissette, Sexual Harassment Advisor; Ms. Roberta Graham, Sexual Harassment Advisor; Mrs. Barbara Smith, Human Resources 12:00 p.m. - Lunch (provided in Room 212) 12:45 p.m. - Effective Teaching: Paola Di Muro, Mathematics & Computer Science/Student Services; Di Brandt, English This presentation will provide personal accounts and best practices on effective teaching methods for both large and small class sizes. 1:15 p.m. - The Administrative Side of Research: Granting agencies, proposals, timelines, the BU approach: Ms. Robin Saliba, Research Office; Dr. Austin Gulliver, Dean of Science & Research; Dr. Scott Grills, Dean of Arts & Graduate Studies This presentation will discuss the research grant internal review process, how the University can assist you in preparing winning grants and research needs, and provide helpful tips on how to avoid potential pitfalls in establishing a research record. 1:45 p.m. - Keeping the Flame Lit: Starting Your Research Career and Keeping it Going: Dr. David Greenwood, Science This presentation will provide helpful tips on how to avoid potential pitfalls in establishing a research record. 5:00-8:00 p.m. - Barbeque at University House: University House is located at 463-13th Street (the corner of 13th Street and Victoria Avenue, 5 blocks east of the University), and parking is available on 13th street. Join us for a barbecued dinner, refreshments, and a chance to mix and mingle with some of your new colleagues and co-workers! Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Room 212, Clark Hall Refreshments are provided, compliments of the Faculty of Music. 8:30 a.m. - WHMIS Training: Mr. David Hamilton, Health and Safety Officer FOR BUFA MEMBERS: 10:30 a.m. - Introductions 10:40 a.m. - Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA): Bruce Forrest, President Professional Development Allowance (PDA); Travel; Tenure and Promotion criteria; Sabbatical leaves; Teaching evaluations; Providing students with course outlines, including marking schemes; Area reps' collection of $1 fee 10:45 a.m. - Teaching: Dr. Janet Wright, Acting Executive Dean, Student and International Affairs Disabled Students’ Policy; Student travel; Emergency loans for students 10:50 a.m. - University Bookstore: Amber Clark, Manager Ordering books; Putting textbook orders in, and deadlines for submitting them; Other facilities and services 10:55 a.m. - Library Services: Linda Burridge, Head Librarian BUCAT subject/title/author search software; Locations of books, periodicals, archives, etc.; Interlibrary loans; Putting reading material on short term loan; Presentations to your classes on library use; Library card 11:00 a.m. - Computer Services: Al Dunthorne, Director Computer marking; Telephone assistance; Internet, email, ethernet cards Help Desk: Joey Baumgartner Audio visual aids on campus: film projectors, video/TV setups, overhead projectors and bulbs, laptop computer and video projection, digital cameras, colour printing; Computer assistance; Course notes on S drive 11:10 a.m. - Stretch 11:15 a.m. - Financial and Registration Services: Deborah Berkan, Director Handing in final marks; Failing can be F, FNP; recording students who never attend (RDNA); Class lists available to faculty online?; Prerequisites for courses; Incompletes must be cleared and into office by...; Student portal 11:25 a.m. - Student Services: Josie Bessant, Tutorial services
Marion Terry, Writing Centre
Alex Braun, Writing Centre
Sheilagh Grills, Learning Skills
Paola Dimuro, Math Centre 11:40 a.m. - Student Services:
Sharon Springer (for Doug Pople), Career Planning 11:45 a.m. - Student Services:
Bruce Sarbit, Counselling
Louise Lamont, Counselling
Lorraine McKay, Counselling, 11:55 a.m. - Research Mentors:
Dr. Ken Bessant; Dr. Sheila Scott (on sabbatical); Dr. Jim Naylor (on sabbatical) 12:00 p.m. - Brandon University Teaching Enhancement Committee (BUTEC):
Dr. Shannon Gadbois 12:05 p.m. - Status of Women Review Committee: Kathleen Nichol Library Tour: Linda Burridge (at a mutually agreed upon time) FOR MGEU MEMBERS: 10:30 a.m. - MGEU Union Group Sessions Mr. Peter Giesbrecht, MGEU NOTE: This session will take place in Room 0-22, lower level, Clark Hall For more information, please contact: Kelly Stifora
Communications Officer
Brandon University
Phone: (204) 727-9762
Email: stiforak@brandonu.ca - 30 -
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