Opening Week Marks Active Start to New Academic Year
The 2010-11 academic year begins with a host of activities from Aug. 16 to Aug. 28, including the grand opening of a new residence hall, a community gathering and the annual E&H Service Plunge.
The community is invited to participate in the grand opening of Elm Hall, a new residence hall south of the Martin-Brock Student Center, beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. Students and members of the student life staff will be on hand to welcome visitors.
At 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, the community will assemble in the Wiley Hall auditorium to hear a keynote address by Dr. Timothy R. McMahon. A wiedely recognized and entertaining speaker, McMahon is a consultant with extensive experience with student success, leadership and retention.
The address will be preceded by a reception in the Wiley Hall lobby, which begins at 9:30 a.m.
Opening week activities are capped off with an annual event that speaks to the E&H mission to serve. Returning students along with faculty and staff members will join first-year students in the Annual Service Plunge.
During the event, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon, College volunteers will work at numerous services sites throughout the region.
A list of other Opening Week activities are listed below.
Tuesday, August 10
9:30 a.m.,Staff Information Session,BOV Lounge
This information session will include brief comments from members of the Executive Council concerning important changes that have taken place in their areas over the summer. This will be followed by a question/answer session. The primary purpose of this session is to provide staff with information that will help them to support the needs of new and returning students and faculty for the opening of the 2010-2011 academic year; however, faculty members are invited to attend as well.
Monday, August 16
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Academic Council Retreat Hemlock Haven, Hungry Mother State Park, Marion
Division chairs and the Dean of Faculty plan for the year.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Gear Up for the Year: Faculty/Staff Prep Time
Tuesday, August 17
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Division and Department Chair Meeting with the Dean of Faculty, MS 302
10:30 a.m. – Noon, Administrative Meetings for Faculty and Staff
Administrative Assistants, MS 147; Art Department, BY 215; Biology Department, MS 234; Business Administration, MS 144; Chemistry Department, MS 225; Economics Department, ML 213; Education Department, MS 332; English Department, WIL 111; Geography Department, MS 238; History Department, ML 220; Languages Department, MS 229; Library, E&H Room; Mass Communications Department, ML 216; Mathematics Department, ML 210; Music Department, BY 011; Philosophy Department, BY 002; Physical Education Department, KC 113;
Physics Department, ML 117; Political Science Department, MS 222; Powell Resource Center, WIL 015; Psychology Department, MS 113; Public Policy & Community Service, Appalachian Center; Religion Department, Chapel; Sociology Department, MS 335; Theatre Department, BY 105
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Maiden Award Committee Meeting, MS 336
Members of the Maiden Award Committee will meet to select the 2010 recipient, which will be presented at the fall Academic Convocation.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Returning Faculty and Staff Prep Time
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., New Faculty and Staff Orientation, MS 147
All part-time and full-time faculty who are new to the College as of Fall 2010 and all part-time and full-time staff who are new to the College as of June 1, 2010 should attend this orientation session. The session will include overviews of the College History and Academic Programs, Business Practices, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Campus Programs.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Foundations I Meeting,BY 121.
Those teaching Foundations I classes will meet to discuss plans.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Transitions I Meeting,MS 336
Those teaching Transitions I classes will meet to share ideas.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Campus Tour Departs from McGlothlin-Street Lobby
All part-time and full-time faculty and staff who are new to the College will be given a tour of campus as part of their orientation. The tour is open to all other employees as well.
Wednesday, August 18
9:00 a.m.,Grand Opening of Elm Hall
Join the Residence Life Staff, student leadership, and friends of the College in “cutting the ribbon” and officially opening the new Elm Residence Hall.
9:30 a.m., Community Gathering Prior to the President’s Address,Willey Lobby
Greet friends and colleagues at the start of the new academic year. Refreshments will be available as we gather prior to Dr. Reichard’s address. All faculty, staff and students are welcome.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.,The President’s AddressWiley Auditorium
President Rosalind Reichard will review accomplishments from last year and speak about the College priorities for the coming year. A dialogue with faculty and staff will be a part of this session. Faculty, staff, and students who are on campus should attend this session and offices should be closed.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Employee Recognition Luncheon and Welcome to New Employees, Dining Hall, Van Dyke Center
All current employees and College retirees are invited for lunch and fellowship. At this event, employee service pins are presented and new members of the faculty and staff (those who have joined the College family during the summer) are introduced to the community.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.,CORE Meeting, WIL 015 (Committee for Oversight, Review and Evaluation)
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., New Adjuncts Meeting,MS 147
Thursday, August, 19
9:30 a.m., Community Gathering Prior to the Keynote Address, Wiley Lobby
Greet friends and colleagues at the start of the new academic year. Refreshments will be available as we gather prior to our keynote address. All faculty, staff and students are welcome.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., The Keynote Address – Dr. Timothy R. McMahon, Wiley Auditorium
Dr. Timothy R. McMahon of Eugene, Oregon is a widely recognized and entertaining speaker and consultant with extensive experience with student success, leadership, and retention. Faculty, staff, and students who are on campus should attend this session and offices should be closed.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lunch Discussions about Improving Student Success and Retention, Dining Hall, Van Dyke Center
All faculty, staff and students who are on campus are encouraged to attend this luncheon that will solicit input on ways to increase student success and retention.
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.,Information Sessions for Faculty and Staff
Concurrent Sessions – self-select based on interest. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend these sessions without having to make up missed time. Coordinate with supervisors to make sure essential campus offices are covered.
Block I – 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
BOV II: Admissions 101. Hear from David Hawsey and his staff what prospective students are told both on the road and during campus visits and be better prepared to answer questions from friends and neighbors about how a private college education at E&H is affordable and life changing.
Elm Lobby: Tour new Elm Hall for residents with Housing Director Jimmy Whited and Assistant Dean of Students Todd Clark and hear about residence hall improvements and future plans.
Martin Brock: Tour your campus and community radio station WEHC 90.7. Hear from some of our local radio celebrities and see how and where our local programming takes place.
King Center: Tour the King Center to learn about fitness and wellness options. Talk with experts on work outs, classes, scheduling and hours of operation.
Block II – 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
BOV II: Admissions 101. Hear from David Hawsey and his staff what perspective students are told both on the road and during campus visits and be better prepared to answer questions from friends and neighbors about how a private college education at E&H is affordable and life changing.
Elm Lobby: Tour new Elm Hall for residents with Housing Director Jimmy Whited and Assistant Dean of Students Todd Clark and hear about residence hall improvements and future plans.
Martin Brock: Tour your campus and community radio station WEHC 90.7. Hear from some of our local radio celebrities and see how and where our local programming takes place.
King Center: Tour the King Center to learn about fitness and wellness options. Talk with experts on work outs, classes, scheduling and hours of operation.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Administrative Group Meetings for Faculty/Staff
Education Division, MS 332; Humanities Division, MS 330; Natural Science Division, MS 302; Social Science Division, MS 337; Visual and Performing Arts Division, BY 204;
Other administrative group meetings as needed.
Friday, August 20
9:30 a.m., Community Gathering Prior to the Faculty Meeting, Lobby, Van Dyke Center
Refreshments will be available as we gather for the first faculty meeting.
10:00 a.m. – Noon,Faculty Meeting, Board of Visitors Lounge, Van Dyke Center
The first faculty meeting of the year will feature Dr. Randy L. Swing, Executive Director of the Association for Institutional Research. His remarks are entitled: “Nudges, Switches, and Momentum: Building First-Year Success.” The first college year can be a confusing experience seemingly guided by Social Darwinism (only the strong survive). Alternatively, the first-year can be an intentionally designed foundation for student success. The good news for postsecondary faculty and administrators is that a rich research literature exists about good practices in designing a successful first year of college. With focus on faculty as “choice architects,” this presentation is an exploration of first-year student success and how change management strategies (Switch, Nudge, and Good to Great) can help colleges encourage first-year students to find and follow pathways of success.
All faculty are expected to attend. Staff members are welcome.
Noon – 1:00 p.m., Picnic Lunch for the College Community
Duck Pond Lawn (Rain Location: Van Dyke Dining Hall)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., New Faculty Orientation, MS 336
All new faculty should join the Dean of the Faculty for information about the academic program and procedures.
Saturday, August 21 – Monday, August 23
Saturday morning, New Student Check-In, Van Dyke Center
Saturday afternoon, New Student Orientation
9:00 a.m., Sunday and Monday, New Student Orientation
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, Returning Student Check-In, Van Dyke Center
Tuesday, August 24
8:00 a.m., Classes Begin
5:00 p.m., Senior Dinner and Class Photo, East Lawn, Memorial Chapel; Rain Location: Mason Hall, Chapel
Members of the Class of 2010 are invited to join President Reichard for a dinner in their honor in which she solicits ideas on what their senior year should look like and discusses criteria for a senior class gift. Caps and Gowns will be distributed before dinner and a class photo will be taken prior to the Academic Convocation. All seniors should plan to attend.
7 p.m.,Academic Convocation, South Lawn, Memorial Chapel; Rain Location: King Center. Celebrate the annual Academic and Senior Procession as the campus assembles to hear this year's speaker, Dr. Ed Damer, Professor of Philosophy.
Friday, August 27
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., First Faculty-Staff Social, End of Linden Street, Emory.
Hosted by the E&H Alumni Association at Sue Payne’s House.
Saturday, August 28
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Annual Service Plunge – Meet on Van Dyke Lawn at start time.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate with first-year students.
