Committee Description:
The mission of this committee is to provide new faculty with the information and social support necessary for them to make a successful transition to the campus. The main task of the committee is to create a welcoming environment on campus by planning, coordinating, and implementing the new faculty orientation program prior to the beginning of classes. In addition, the committee provides ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development through the Center for Teaching and Innovation. Finally, by surveying the needs of new faculty, the committee tries to remain responsive to the changing needs of new faculty as they arise. Membership: there should be representation from each school, the Office of Human Resources, new faculty from the preceding year, and other interested parties.
Membership for 2012-2013:
Rameen Mohammadi, Chair, Associate Provost
Cynthia Adam, University Police
Michelle Bishop, Penfield Library
Lyn Blanchfield, History
Jogy Das, School of Education
Jeff Grimshaw, CBCD
Robert Hageny, Campus Technology Services
Christine Hirsch, Communication Studies
John Kane, CELT
Greg Ketcham, Extended Learning
Rhonda Mandel, Psychology
Rachid Manseur, Computer Science
Linda Rae Markert, Education Administration
Ray Morrison, Penfield Library
Tim Nekritz, Public Affairs
Betsy Oberst, Alumni Office
Alex Pantaleev, Computer Science
Michelle Parry, Penfield Library
Julie Pretzat-Merchant, School of Communication, Media and the Arts
Preety Tripathi, Mathematics
Karen Wolford, Psychology












Forms, information for prospective student-athletes.
