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Thursday, September 4, 2008
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7:30 - 9:00
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University Overview
Fran McSweeney
This workshop provides an overview of Washington State University's structure and academic policies. Specific topics include University Organization, the Faculty Senate, the Strategic Plan, the Academic Plan, the Faculty Manual and acquiring a mentor.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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7:30 - 9:00
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Faculty Recruitment, Mentoring and Retention
Robert Cassleman, Fran McSweeney, Dena Neese and Raul Sanchez
This workshop addresses faculty recruitment, mentoring and retention at Washington State University. Among the specific topics addressed are the recruitment process, the partner accommodation policy, professional leave and the retirement policy.
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
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7:30 - 9:00
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Dealing With Faculty Personnel Issues
Theresa Elliot-Cheslek and Sylvia Glover
This short course examines the Washington State University faculty disciplinary policy and the issue of research misconduct. Available resources on campus are identified with an emphasis placed upon communication with the Dean.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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7:30 - 9:00
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Faculty Performance Reviews
Fran McSweeney
Specific topics addressed in this session include pre-tenure reviews, the tenure and promotion process (procedures, timelines, standards) and the Chair's role at Washington State University.
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
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7:30 - 9:00
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Working with Regional Campuses
Leonard Orr and Bruce Romanish
Details pending.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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7:30 - 9:00
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Understanding Diversity, Ethics and Workplace Harassment
Melynda Huskey, Heather Lopez and Raul Sanchez
Washington State University's Strategic Plan brought forward by the Office of the Vice President for Equity and Diversity is addressed in this course. WSU's Workplace Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy is also reviewed, as well as the State Ethics Law with an emphasis upon the appropriate use of resources and conflicts of interest.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
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7:30 - 9:00
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Tips on Improving Teaching and Advising
Sarah Ann Hones and Mary Wack
In this informal and interactive session, representatives of the President’s Teaching Academy and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education will facilitate discussion of the Teaching Academy’s Guide for Elevating Performance.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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7:30 - 9:00
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Tips on Improving Research
Devon Anderson, Howard Grimes and Dan Nordquist
This course provides an overview of WSU as a Research University. It describes the role of the Office of Research as well as the relationship of WSU and the Washington State University Foundation. Also included is an overview of the programs and priorities regarding research and scholarship stimulation, as well as program implementation.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
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7:30 - 9:00
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Dealing with Staff Personnel Issues
Theresa Elliot-Cheslek and Kendra Wilkins-Fontenot
This workshop addresses such staff personnel issues as performance evaluation and discipline at Washington State University.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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7:30 - 9:00
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Dealing with Undergraduate Student Issues
Janis Hall, Barbara Hammond, Janet Ross Kendall and Elaine Voss
This workshop focuses on undergraduate student problems and issues at Washington State University. Distance Education, the Student Handbook, student disciplinary polices and handling student complaints are addressed.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
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7:30 - 9:00
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Dealing with Graduate Student Issues
Howard Grimes
This workshop addresses special concerns regarding graduate students at Washington State University. Graduate recruiting goals, program assessment, navigating program modifications and directing issues to the appropriate office are among the topics discussed.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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7:30 - 9:00
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University Budgets - Management and Processes
Joan King and Tom Martin
This workshop blends two budgetary perspectives into a single conversation. It begins with a focus on WSU's planning and budgeting process, including the identification of sources, the uses of funds and state level budgeting policies and process. Then information and insight into successfully managing departmental and unit budgets is incorporated into the discussion.
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