New Faculty Institute

Wed. Sept 4

4:15-5:30pm

Settling In 

Erwin 206

Discussion about how the year is starting off, and what our priorities will be together this year

Wed. Sept 18

4:15-5:30pm

Observing & Mentoring

Erwin 206

We’ll be joined by TLC faculty mentors from current and previous years

Wed. Oct 2

4:15-5:30pm

Student Mental Health Services

Erwin 206

With guest Dr. Jaime Castillo, Director of Counseling Services

Wed. Oct 16

4:15-5:30pm

Advising

Erwin 206 

With guest Dr. Meg Reitz, Interim Director of Academic Planning & Advising

Wed. Oct 30

4:15-5:30pm

Registration & Scheduling

Erwin 206

With guest Keely Bielat Soltow, College Registrar

Wed. Nov 13

4:15-5:30pm

Successes and Challenges

Erwin 206

Discussion about how the first semester has been so far. What’s worked, and what still needs work? What questions do we still have? 

Wed. Nov 27

4:15-5:30pm

THANKSGIVING

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No meeting. Enjoy the holiday!

Wed. Dec 11

4:15-5:30pm

Knightweb & Grading

Erwin 206

With guest Chris Sandefer, Director of Information Systems, CIT (awaiting confirmation)

Tue. Aug. 6

10:00am-12:00pm

& 

Wed. Aug. 7

1:00-3:00pm

Staff & Faculty Directory Photo Session

Doty Recital Hall

Hosted by Communications & Marketing

This is an opportunity for any staff and faculty members to have new photos taken for their department's bio page. You can sign up for a time slot here.

**If you are already in the area, this is a good chance to take care of this task. There will be other opportunities later on, though, so don’t worry if you can’t make this one. 

Wed. Aug. 14

10:30-11:30am

Campus Walking Tour for New Faculty & Staff

**This is purely a for-fun activity, if you’re already in town and available. No stress if you can’t make it!

Meet in Doty Hall Lobby

Hosted by the TLC & Admissions

Get to know the campus on this custom tour led by a student tour guide. We will focus on academic and administrative spaces and campus gathering spots. 

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for the best experience. 

Wed. Aug. 14

11:30am-1:30pm

Ready or Not Day Picnic Lunch

**Also voluntary and informal!

Letchworth Quad

& Dining Hall

Hosted by the Office of the President

Faculty and staff are warmly invited to the annual "Ready or Not Day" celebration. To help with food planning, we encourage everyone to RSVP for the picnic. 

Wed. Aug 21

10:00-11:30am

Technology at Geneseo for New Faculty

South Hall 225

Hosted by the TLC & CIT

Meet with Computing and Information Technology (CIT) staff for an overview of classroom technology, an introduction to Brightspace (Geneseo’s learning management system), and other digital resources.

Wed. Aug 21

11:30am-12:30pm

Welcome Lunch for New Faculty & Staff

South Hall 225

Hosted by the TLC

Following the CIT Information session, enjoy lunch with new faculty and staff colleagues. 

Wed. Aug 21

1:00-4:00pm

Reception to follow

Academic Affairs Retreat

TBD

Hosted by the Office of the Provost 

Convene with the division in preparation for the start of Fall 24. 

Social hour to follow the close of the event. 

Thurs. Aug 22

11:00am-12:00pm

New Student Convocation

Wadsworth Auditorium

Hosted by the Office of the President

Join colleagues, incoming students, and their families as the students are formally inducted into our learning community.

You may choose to join the faculty procession in regalia; see more details here. 

Fri. Aug 23

3:00-4:15pm

Opening Convocation

Alice Austin Theater, Brodie Hall

Hosted by the Office of the President

Officially welcome the beginning of the new academic year with campus faculty and staff colleagues.