2024 New Faculty Orientation Schedule
The Office of the Provost works in close collaboration with the Wild Hope Center for Vocation to facilitate New Faculty Orientation, and to provide various New Faculty Development opportunities throughout the academic year.
2024 New Faculty Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22, 2024. Current schedule information is listed below; resources and materials will be updated as orientation approaches.
If you have not already, visit the Getting Started at PLU page for important information and steps to take before the beginning of the academic year.
New Faculty Orientation is for new full-time faculty and is by invitation only. If you did not receive an invitation, but feel that you should have, please contact the Office of the Provost (provost@plu.edu). For all other questions regarding orientation, please contact Laree Winer, Associate Director for the Wild Hope Center for Vocation (winerll@plu.edu).
New Faculty Orientation - Day 1
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The first day of New Faculty Orientation is held in Hauge Administration Building, room 101 on the main level. Hauge is just west of Park Avenue on 121st Street South. Nearby parking lots include Anderson University Center lot, and Library lot. On orientation days it is fine to park in university lots without a parking decal.
8:30 | Registration & Breakfast
Register with Carol Bautista, and Alison Bryant
Continental Breakfast, Room 101, Hauge Administration Building (first floor)
9:00 | Welcome, Introductions, Cohort building
Dr. Joanna Gregson (Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs)
Staff (Office of the Provost)
Dr. Tony Finitsis (Religion, Director of the Center for Vocation) — Cohort Building Activity)
10:00 | The Educational Mission of PLU; Introduction to Lutheran Higher Education
Dr. Samuel Torvend (Religion, Wild Hope Center for Vocation)
11:00 | Cohort group photo, Break
Sy Bean (University Photographer)
Hauge Admin lobby or Red Square
11:15-12:00 | Who are the students you will encounter on the first day of class? Who will help you respond to student needs?
Kristin Plaehn (Executive Director of the Center for Student Success)
Dr. Eva Frey (Dean of Students)
12:00 | Break before lunch
12:15 | Lunch is served in AUC Regency
1:00 | Inclusive Pedagogy and The Culture of Teaching and Learning at PLU
Dr. Jennifer Smith (Dean of Inclusive Excellence; Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies)
Conversation on teaching and learning in faculty groups
3:00 | Break
3:15 | Student Perspectives – Student Panel
Laree Winer (Director, Wild Hope Center for Vocation
4:30 | Announcements & Day 1 Conclusion
New Faculty Orientation - Day 2
Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The second day of New Faculty Orientation is held in Hauge Administration Building, room 101 on the main level. Hauge is just west of Park Avenue on 121st Street South. Nearby parking lots include Anderson University Center lot, and Library lot. On orientation days it is fine to park in university lots without a parking decal.
8:30 | Continental Breakfast (Room 101, Hauge Administration Building)
9:00 | Preview New Faculty Development workshops for 2024-2055
Office of the Provost
Dr. Tony Finitsis (Religion, Director of the Center for Vocation)
9:15 | Reflection on Student Perspectives
Laree Winer (Director, Wild Hope Center for Vocation)
9:30 | Student Support and Resource Panel
Austin Beiermann, (Director for Accessibility and Wellbeing Resources)
James Innocent, (Assistant Director for Outreach, Counselor)
Jen Rude (University Pastor)
Magdalena Stickel (Assistant Director and Confidential Advocate, Office of DJS)
10:15 | Break
10:30 | Top 5 Tech Things to Know
Dr. Bridget Yaden (Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs)
- Sakai – PLU’s Learning Management System
- Banner – PLU’s Student Information System
- Classroom Technology tools and support
- Engagement Tools
- Student Success and Support Apps
11:20 | Move to AUC Regency
11:30 | College Campus Tours with Administrative Assistants
Gather by colleges and tour applicable buildings led by your college’s Administrator(s).
12:00 | Human Resources – Q&A Tables available
12:15 | Lunch is served in AUC Regency with Academic Leaders
1:00 | Announcements and Conclusion of Orientation
Dr. Tony Finitsis (Religion, Director of the Center for Vocation)
Last updated 7/16/2024