Center for Excellence in Spires Teaching and Learning

​​☐​ 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 25^th 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