August Orientation Programs

From: Orientation

As we prepare to welcome the class of 2012 to JMU this fall we invite you to shape these students’ first experiences through two exciting “1787” August Orientation programs scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008: Conversations with Professors and First Year Reading.

Conversations with Professors (co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Innovation), offered on Aug. 21 from 9:45-11 a.m., is a faculty led discussion about expectations for a successful college experience. All faculty members are invited to lead a session. To learn more visit: http://www.jmu.edu/orientation/faculty/

First Year Reading, offered on Aug.21 from 1-2:30 p.m., is a unique opportunity to reflect with students on important themes through discussion of this year’s reading selection: Federalist 10. All faculty and staff members are invited to lead a session. To learn more about Federalist 10 and First Year Reading visit: http://www.jmu.edu/orientation/faculty/

Both of these opportunities allow JMU faculty and staff to get immediately involved and connected with new students in a meaningful way.

Not sure about leading a session? Need more details? Attend an introduction session to find out if facilitating is for you. Led by veteran facilitators, these sessions will take the mystery out of these events and help you decide.

Attend an Introduction to Conversations with Professors session
Thursday, May 15, 2008 (co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Innovation): Sessions are at 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
Learn more about the program, get tips on facilitation, receive a packet of great resources and be eligible to win a prize. Go to http://www.jmu.edu/orientation/faculty/cwp_details.shtml for more information and to RSVP.

Attend an Introduction to Federalist 10 session Thursday, May 22, 2008: Sessions are at 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Get the inside scoop on Federalist 10, increase your comfort with leading a discussion, learn how to bring Federalist 10 alive and be eligible to win a prize. Go to http://www.jmu.edu/orientation/faculty/fyp_details.shtml for more information and to RSVP.

This is a unique and important way to begin the academic year and it would not be possible without tremendous faculty and staff support. We hope that you will consider participating.