Calendar Of Events
ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010
Who should participate?
All full time faculty hires new to UTPA.
- Tenured/tenure track are required to participate in the full program.
- Lecturers are only required to participate in the August, September and October activities
PRE-FALL 2009 ACTIVITIES
Aug.24, 6-8 p.m.
President's reception and program kick off (Visitors Center)
Aug. 25-26, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
New faculty academic orientation (International Trade & Technology Bldg.)
FALL 2009 LUNCHEON SESSION SERIES &
WORKSHOP I
Aug. 28 – Fall Convocation
Aug. 31 – First day of classes
Sept. 8, Noon-2 p.m.
Session 1 – University system and strategic direction
(University Ballroom)
Sept. 22, Noon-2 p.m.
Session 2 – Student profile, support and related issues
(University Ballroom)
Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Workshop I – Teaching effectiveness
Oct. 27, Noon-2 p.m.
Session 3 – Technology/online support to enhance learning
Nov. 10, Noon-2 p.m.
Session 4 – Tenure process, expectations and dossier preparation
Nov. 24, Noon-2 p.m.
Session 5 – Research profile and funding sources
(Academic Services Bldg. 2.120)
SPRING 2010 LUNCHEON SESSION SERIES &
WORKSHOP II
Feb. 2, Noon - 2 p.m.
Session 6 - Faculty success, best practices and common pitfalls
Feb. 20, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Workshop II - Grant development
March 2, Noon - 2 p.m.
Session 7 - Writing successful proposals and getting funded
March 23, Noon-2 p.m.
Session 8 - Building research partnerships and collaborations
April 6, Noon-2 p.m.
Session 9 - Getting published - submission process and publication strategies
April 20, Noon-2 p.m.
Session 10 - Open discussion and program evaluation
END OF THE YEAR RECEPTION
May 7, 4-6 p.m.
Celebration and certificates (University Ballroom)
All events to be held in the International Trade & Technology Bldg. unless noted otherwise.