Rochester Year One

This orientation program for new instructional faculty is designed to provide the necessary tools, resources, and guidance through a combination of synchronous Zoom sessions and in-person orientation activities.

Through this approach, new instructors can build confidence, develop essential skills, and feel integrated into the university community, setting them up for success in their academic journey.

8:30 am – 12:30 pm on August 22 in the Hawkins Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library, River Campus

Welcome Reception hosted by President Mangelsdorf at 5:30pm on August 22. Further details and invitation will be forthcoming.

Register for the workshops

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Session

Sooner or later in a teaching career every faculty member encounters a student whose behavior is a challenge, causes consternation, or maybe even raises alarm. Knowing how to recognize the signs of distress, when to seek outside support, and the legal rights of the community, can prepare a faculty member to handle difficult situations and be a source of effective support.

Part 1
September 23, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Genrich Rusling Room, Le Chase Hall Warner School
or
September 24, 2024
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Mandel Room #372 , Bausch & Lomb Bldg.

Part 2
September 30, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Genrich Rusling Room, Le Chase Hall Warner School
or
October 1, 2024
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Mandel Room #372 , Bausch & Lomb Bldg.

A student-directed conversation

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Student Association will lead a two session professional development session for faculty.  The aim is to provide skills for faculty in their interactions with students from the many diverse backgrounds who enroll as undergraduates at the University of Rochester.  With students from SA’s DEI committee leading these sessions, faculty will gain a  student perspective on current and prevalent on-campus topics related to DEI.

The curriculum is based on a training the SA DEI committee offered to SA Officers last year and was developed in conjunction with the Burgett Intercultural Center. Participants should commit to attending both Part I and Part II.

Wednesday, October 25
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hybrid

Why bother? Who cares? What technology is available to assist faculty with curriculum mapping and data collection?

 In this workshop, we’ll delve into the process of aligning outcomes across different levels: courses, programs, and accreditation standards. The presenters will discuss the use of technology to streamline data collection and documentation within the assessment cycle. They’ll illustrate this with examples of how tools like BlackBoard and AEFIS can be harnessed to track student performance longitudinally, aid in program reviews, and meet accreditation benchmarks.

Friday, October 30
11:00 a.m – 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Session

This session, led by Vice President for Research Steve Dewhurst and leaders from collaborating offices, will provide an overview of the research landscape and the resources available to faculty conducting research. Topics covered in the overview will include grant administration, research involving human subjects or animals, grant accounting, technology transfer, patents and IP, research security, funding opportunities, core resources, and more.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Session

Governance of an academic institution is a joint effort between faculty and academic administrators, which each group having different authorities and responsibilities.  In this session, you’ll meet the leaders of the shared governance organizations at Rochester, both from the Faculty Senate and from the faculty governing bodies of individual schools.  They will discuss the current work of their organizations and how and why to get involved.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
11:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Session

Explore Strategies for Identifying the Perfect Platform for Your Research.  This session also delves into understanding the various options and responsibilities associated with open access publishing, ensuring adherence to research reporting standards, and effectively managing authorship and author metadata.