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Upcoming Adjunct Training Workshop Information

Before the start of each semester, the Center for Teaching & Learning sponsors workshops to help orient, inform and welcome new part-time faculty. Our next Adjunct Training Workshops will be offered on January 8th & 9th, 2010. Faculty who attend receive a $100 stipend, as well as an informative Handbook for New Faculty. Following each workshop, a customized technology training session is also offered, led by campus Instructional Technologist, Lauryl Lewis. The Adjunct Training Workshop is an excellent opportunity for new faculty to learn more about Shepherd University students, policies and operations before entering the classroom.

WHO?

All new part-time (adjunct) faculty (just starting at Shepherd in spring 2010)

WHY?

Learn all you need to know as a new instructor at Shepherd University by attending this intensive one-day workshop. Gain a greater understanding of the programs, resources, students, academic and administrative operations of Shepherd University. We’ll help you to be better able to assist students and find the answers and resources you need when you begin teaching this semester!

WHEN?

Choose one of the following dates:

Friday afternoon, January 8, 2010
The Workshop: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Technology Training: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Saturday morning, January 9, 2010
The Workshop: 9:00am-12:00pm
Technology Training: 12:00pm-1:00pm

WHERE? – Scarborough Library Room 256

(Campus Map: http://www.shepherd.edu/university/visitors/images/campus1.jpg)
Ample parking should be available on King Street in front of the Library or Ram’s Den Student Center during the dates of the workshop, as students are still on winter break during this time and parking is generally easier to come by.
(Parking Map: http://www.shepherd.edu/university/visitors/images/parking1.jpg)

TO RSVP or FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact lrenning@shepherd.edu or shollida@shepherd.edu or call (304) 876-5461.

Additional Information for Adjuncts:

Human Resources forms to be completed
http://www.shepherd.edu/hrweb/

Information on Parking
http://www.shepherd.edu/police/

Information on RAMBLER Cards
http://www.shepherd.edu/rambler/

Information on Rail
http://www.shepherd.edu/rail/