Fall First Week

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Rebranded from its previous name of Faculty First Week, in its sixth year, Fall First Week provides time for colleges and schools to meet, engage with campus resources, and learn from one another’s expertise as we prepare for the academic year ahead.

This year’s fall program will see some other updates. All professional development sessions will be housed in a half-day Educators’ Retreat on the morning of Monday, August 19th. The Center for Faculty Development also will host two weeks of virtual workshops during the weeks of July 29th and August 5th in our Prepare, Plan, and Engage series that will include sessions focused on strategies, tools, and innovative ideas with time to integrate into your fall courses.

Schedule of Fall First Week Events

	New faculty events
	All faculty required events
	Faculty and staff optional events
	Student focused events

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

New Faculty Orientation (Welcome)	8:30–11:30 a.m.	Asbury Hall 124
International Student Orientation	8 a.m–5 p.m.	Joe Paul Theatre, Thad Cochran Center
CFD Open House and Headshots for New Faculty	11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.	International Center 319
New Faculty Orientation (HR Benefits)	1–4:30 p.m.	Asbury Hall 124

Thursday, August 15, 2024

New Faculty Orientation with Teaching Assistants (Policies)	8 a.m.–12 p.m.	Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120
New Faculty Lunch	12–1 p.m.	Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120 Sponsored by Corebridge Financial
Teaching Assistants Lunch	12–1 p.m.	Trent Lott 103 A–D
New Faculty Orientation (Teaching, Research, and Service)	1–4 p.m.	Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120
Teaching Assistants Orientation	1–4 p.m.	Trent Lott 103 A–D

Friday, August 16, 2024

Faculty Contracts Start
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. C. Edward Watson “AI’s Implications for Higher Education: Preparing Students for Success Beyond College” With Director of Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), Dr. Kollin Napier	9–10 a.m.	Bennett Auditorium
College of Arts & Sciences Meeting	10:15–11:15 a.m.	Bennett Auditorium
Administrators’ luncheon on AI (invite only)	11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	LAB 209
Peer Mentor Luncheon	11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.	Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120 Sponsored by Voya
Guest Presenter: Dr. C. Edward Watson “Exploring AI for Teaching and Learning: A Hands-on Workshop” Register With Director of Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), Dr. Kollin Napier	1:15–2:45 p.m.	Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120
College of Education and Human Sciences meeting	3–4 p.m.	Joe Paul Theatre
College of Nursing and Health Professions meeting	3–4 p.m.	Asbury Hall 124
School Meeting Option 1 School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development School of Music (1 of 2) School of Polymer Science and Engineering	3–5 p.m.	See school for location
College Social Option	4 p.m.

Sunday, August 18, 2024

The Longest Table

Faculty and staff are invited to join the Office of Leadership and Student Involvement to enjoy a meal with incoming freshmen and transfer students during Golden Eagle Welcome Week.

5-7 p.m.

Shoemaker Square and West Memorial Plaza

Monday, August 19, 2024

Educators’ Retreat (concurrent sessions with options to attend one, some, or all) Register	8 a.m.–12 p.m.	Liberal Arts Building Classrooms
Campus Connections Fair	8 a.m.–12 p.m.	Liberal Arts Building Lobby
Update Your Headshot	10 a.m.–12 p.m.	Liberal Arts Building 2nd Floor
Center for STEM ED Luncheon	11:30–1:30 p.m.	Come and go event
Gulf Park Orientation	12–5 p.m.	Long Beach
University Convocation	1:30–2:30 p.m.	Bennett Auditorium
School Meeting Option 2 School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences School of Child and Family Sciences School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Security School of Education School of Health Professions School of Humanities School of Kinesiology and Nutrition School of Leadership and Advanced Nursing School of Library and Information Science School of Music (2 of 2) School of Performing and Visual Arts School of Psychology School of Social Work Center for STEM Ed	2:45–5 p.m.	See school for location

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

International Student Orientation	9 a.m.–12 p.m.	International Center 101
Faculty Senate Retreat	9 a.m.–12 p.m.	Elizabeth Harkins Hall 120
College of Business and Economic Development and School Meetings: School of Accountancy School of Finance School of Leadership School of Management School of Marketing	1–4 p.m.	Scianna Hall 1003
School Meeting School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering School of Construction and Design School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Meeting (1–3 p.m.) School of Professional Nursing Practice (1:30 p.m.) School of Social Science and Global Studies School of Speech and Hearing Sciences	1–2 p.m.	See school for location

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

First Day of Classes

Thursday, August 22, 2024

No Fall First week events scheduled.

Friday, August 23, 2024

ACUE Celebration	3–3:45 p.m.	TouchDown Club
Faculty and Staff Social	4–6 p.m.	TouchDown Club

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