University of Windsor - New Faculty Orientation - Day 1

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Faculty Recruitment & Retention University of Windsor Room 325D CHT 401 Sunset Avenue Windsor, ON N9B 3P4 Tel: 519.253.3000, ext 1432 Direct Phone Line: 519.561.1432 Toll-free: 1.877.665.6608 Fax: 519.561.1420 Email: recruit@uwindsor.ca Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

2006 Orientation for
New Faculty, Librarians and Ancillary Academic Staff (NFLAAS)
(Partners Welcome)

Day 1 - Monday, July 10, 2006
Katzman Lounge, Vanier Hall

(link to webcast sessions: http://cfl-x.uwindsor.ca/uwmedia/NewFac/2006/default.htm)

8:30 a.m.
Registration

9:00 a.m.
Welcome Breakfast
(1 hr 45 min)

Ross Paul, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Windsor
Brian E. Brown, President, Windsor University Faculty Association

Ross Paul and Brian Brown want to take this opportunity to meet all NFLAAS and their partners. Ross Paul will discuss the University of Windsor's Strategic Plan: "To Greater Heights: An Enhanced Culture for Learning Strategic Planning for 2004-2009".

Refer to the President's website for more details on the University of Windsor's future planning and State of the Univesity Addresses:

http://www.uwindsor.ca/president

10:45 a.m.
Office of Human Resources
(30 min)

Cheryl Paglione, Assoc. Dir. of Human Resources, Pensions, Benefits and HR Systems
Tom Puskas, Manager, Pensions, Benefits and HR Systems
Melissa Simas and Barb Beaulieu, Pensions,Benefits and Records Administrators

NFLAAS benefits and pension plans will be discussed. Staff from the Department of Human Resources will be available in the afternoon to meet with individual faculty members to complete the pension and benefits paperwork required for enrolment in the plans. If you have not completed the paperwork, book your personal appointment during the morning break. Required information: void cheque (if not already submitted); birth certificate or passport; social insurance number; dependents’ and beneficiarys’ information such as their birthdate, birthplace, full name, address, and their social insurance number.

Refer to the Human Resources website for more details on the Faculty Benefits Summary:

http://www.uwindsor.ca/units/AEC/hr/main.nsf/inToc/EB056B0045B44D7485256FD40060FF49

11:15 a.m.
A View After a Year or Two (Panel Discussion)
(30 min)
Pat Rogers, Dean, Faculty of Education (Chair of Panel)
Alan Scoboria, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Kimberly Conely, Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies

Hearing stories from recently hired faculty is often helpful to learn about life on campus and in the city. The panel will share tips and provide insight about the City of Windsor and the surrounding area.

11:45 p.m.
Office of Financial Services
(30 min)

Sandra Aversa, Executive Director of Finance; Shelley Daigneault, Assistant Director of Finance, Treasury and Procurement; Donna Bergamin, Senior Research Accounting Clerk; Stephanie McMahon, Accounts Payable Supervisor; Cathy Quinn-Boroski, Payroll Manager

The services provided by the Office of Financial Services will be discussed.

Refer to the Finance Department website for more details on Payroll, Purchasing, Policies and
Procedures:

http://www.uwindsor.ca/finance

12:15 p.m.
Scotiabank
(15 min)

Nga Nguyen, Senior Personal Banking Officer; Stephanie Mailloux, Senior Personal Banking Officer; Barb Liburdi, Manager, Personal Banking; Alan DeFoe, Manager

The services designed specifically for NFLAAS members will be discussed.

12:30 p.m.
Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) - Teaching and Learning Resources
(30 min)

Alan Wright, Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning

CFL instructional development, services, facilities and opportunities will be discussed.

Refer to the CFL website for more details on Teaching Resources:

http://www.uwindsor.ca/cfl

1:00 p.m.
Buffet Lunch at the University Club, Vanier Hall

2:00 p.m.
Centre for Flexible Learning Workshop
(60 min)
“Key Issues in Teaching and Learning” (Panel Discussion)

Alan Wright, Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning (Chair of Panel)
Jill Jackson, Assistant Professor, Department of English Language and Literature
Leila Wallenius, Librarian and Head of Reference Services, Leddy Library
Ron Richard, Senior Instructional Designer, Manager, Distributed Learning, CFL
Myra Tawfik, Professor, Faculty of Law

The participants of the panel discussion will share key issues and resources in teaching.

2:00 p.m.
Special Session for NFLAAS Partners
(60 min)
Information on the City of Windsor’s Educational, Recreational and Social
Activities, Oak Room, Vanier Hall

Fuschia Sirois, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Pat Lewis, Marketing and Community Liaison, City of Windsor, Public Works
Kevin Mulvey, Principals' Assoc. President, Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
Partners can take this opportunity to meet and discuss educational programs, recreational and social activities offered in Windsor for children, teens and adults.

Refer to the several of Windsor's websites for more details:

http://www.windsor-essex.info/wps/portal

and

http://www.citywindsor.ca

3:00 p.m.
Tour, Toldo Health Education Centre, Room 100, Corner of Sunset/Fanchette
(60 min)
Veronika Mogyorody, Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology
Robert Sofalvi, Audio-Visual Technician, Centre for Flexible Learning

The Toldo HEC houses the Faculty of Nursing; Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network (SWOMEN); state-of-the-art classrooms; faculty prep room (enabling instructors to download slides, video and other material); touch screen electronic controls in lecture theatres (enabling instructors to access material, control lighting, window shades, projectors and other electronic devices); and videoconferencing.