☐ Review Welcome Packet Provided (Includes: Welcome Letter, contact names and phone lists, campus map, parking information, USM Mission and Core Values, information about area, org chart, yearly timeline/calendar, etc.)
☐ Do you have:
☐ Office key
☐ Business cards Business Card Requests | University of Saint Mary (Kansas) (stmary.edu)
☐ Nametag https://www.stmary.edu/marketinghelp
☐ ID Card https://stmary.libwizard.com/f/idcard
☐ Computer / Login – schedule time with IT to assist employee on first day
☐ Access to Shared Drives
☐ Additional Systems or Programs Login/Access
☐ Phone set-up
☐ Wiley / Engage access
☐ Mailbox
☐ Regalia prepared/ordered Oak Hall | Graduation & Religious Caps, Gowns & Accessories (oakhalli.com)
☐ Other _____________________________________
Training/Development
☐ Complete HR Onboarding tasks
☐ Wiley / Engage training https://academicengagement.wileyedsolutions.com/learn/login/index.php
Schedule, Job Duties, and Expectations
☐ Review your job description, outline of duties, and expectations
☐ Review hours of work, policies for overtime, time off, holidays, etc.
☐ Review additional faculty specific items:
☐ Academic calendar Academic Calendar | University of Saint Mary (Kansas) (stmary.edu)
☐ Governance calendar
☐ Course Syllabus Template
☐ Faculty Handbook ADP/Resources/Forms Library/HR Policies
☐ Compliance (FERPA)
☐ Behavior / attendance expectations
☐ Grade reporting
☐ Discuss professional development application process and deadlines
Welcome to USM! We are so happy you have joined our faculty. This page is designed to help you find important resources to help you get to know to the university community.
New Faculty Orientation Agenda
August 25th 10am-3pm
Active Learning Center (ALC) inside Keleher Learning Commons (KLC)
10:00AM Welcome and Prayer– Sister Barbara Aldrich, Mission Integration
Introductions
Ms. Sharron Lucas Executive Assistant President and Provost Office
Mr. Matt Astleford Vice President for Advancement
Ms. Nancy Bramlett Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services
Mr. John Shultz Vice President for Admissions and Marketing
10:15AM Getting Ready for the Academic Year
-Review onboarding checklist Dr. Gwen Landever, Academic Dean
-Registrar Announcements - Ms. Maureen Schuchardt, University Registrar and staff
-Student Success - Dr. Michael Padow Dir of Student Success and Ms. Ashley Anderson Student Success Specialist
-Open Access Resources and Library resources- Ms. Ashley Creek Dir Library Services
-Student Life Overview – Mr. Bob Schuchardt VP of Student Life and Mr. Tyron Bowen Dir of Residence Life and Student Engagement
-Athletics Panel Discussion– Mr. Rob Miller VP for Athletics, Head Coaches SALT team
12:00-12:30 Lunch with Division Chairs and Faculty Senate Chair, Dr. Kyle Anthony
12:45-1:15 Educational Technology Overview – Ms. Debra Oberding, Educational Technologist
BREAK
1:30PM-3PM University Catalog and Employee/Faculty Handbook – 30,000 ft. overview – Dr. Metzinger
Professional Development Resources Dr. Landever
Small group discussions Dr. Landever
Find your Marigold
Wednesday August 18 10:00 am Coffee and Conversation Meet and Greet the President, Provost and Dean
11-2:00pm Lunch with Vinnie and Xav Mission Orientation
Wednesday, August 25 10:00-3:00pm New Faculty Orientation
KLC
Thursday, August 26 5:00pm President's Reception
Stadium
Friday, August 27 8:30-3:30pm Faculty Institute
Monday, August 30 Student Success Day
Tuesday, August 31 Fall classes begin
