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 2007-2008:
Rameen Mohammadi, Chair, Acting Associate Provost
Tom Darvill, Psychology
Mary Dorsey, Human Resources
Emily Hart, Penfield Library
Suzanne Gilmour, Education Administration
Margaret Hill-Martin, Vocational Teacher Preparation
Paloma Jalife, School of Business
Jamie Leszcynski, University Development
Mark Morey, CELT
Magdalena Mosbo, Math
Timon Nekritz, Public Affairs
Michelle Parry, Penfield Library
Brenda Seymour, Facilities
Gurdeep Skolnik, Continuing Education
Scott Steiger, Earth Sciences

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