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	Faculty Development Eastern Illinois University 1116 Booth Library Charleston, IL 61920 Phone: (217) 581-7051 Fax: (217) 581-7171 Email: facdev@eiu.edu

New Faculty Seminar Thursday, August 30, 2007 1:30-4:30 p.m. Charleston-Mattoon Room, MLK Union
1:30 p.m.	Communicating Eastern’s Core Values: The Importance of Faculty
	Jill Nilsen, Vice President for External Relations
	Dr. Nilsen starts off the New Faculty Seminar with information about Eastern’s core values. Understanding those core values will enable all faculty members to communicate positively with students, parents, alumni, donors and other constituents.
1:50 p.m.	Providing Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
	Kathy Waggoner, Assistant Director, Disability Services John Henderson, Director of Instructional Technology Services, Center for Academic Technology Support (CATS)
	Learn about the software and hardware on specific computer stations across campus that will allow students with disabilities the accommodation of a test reader without a personal reader.
2:10 p.m.	Machine Scoring of Exams and Surveys
	Debbie Hopgood, Assistant Director, Academic Assessment and Testing
	Learn about the machine scoring of exams and surveys available through the Office of Academic Assessment and Testing.
2:30 p.m.	Banner Facts
	Sue Harvey, Registrar
	Discover how to use Banner Self-Service to view summary class lists, detailed class lists, student contact information and other student information.
2:50 p.m.	Break
3:00 p.m.	Dan Nadler, Vice President for Student Affairs
	Dr. Nadler continues the New Facutly Seminar by sharing information about the services and programs offered through the Student Affairs division.
3:20 p.m.	Handling Distressed Students and Distressing Behaviors
	Sandy Cox, Director, Counseling Center Heather Webb, Director, Judicial Affairs
	New faculty will be informed about ethics in grading and helping students with academic concerns and academic integrity.
3:40 p.m.	Minority Affairs
	Mona Davenport, Director, Minority Affairs
	The Office of Minority Affairs directs four major programs: the Gateway Program, the Peer-Helper Program, the Minority Internship Program (MIP) and the TRiO (Student Support Services) Program. This session will familiarize new faculty with the Office of Minority Affairs and some of the new initiatives surrounding recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and students of color.
4:20 p.m.	Study Abroad Programs
	Wendy Williamson, Director, Study Abroad
	This session will focus on how faculty can can get involved in study abroad programs. Many types of study abroad programs are available to EIU students, including faculty-led study abroad programs. Where will your students go?