New Faculty and Staff Orientation Program

New Faculty/Staff Orientation Subcommittee is one of six subcommittees of the Committee on Professional Development. This subcommittee is responsible for planning and implementation of workshops for new faculty and staff to enhance beginning professional life at LaGuardia and within CUNY.

Dear New Faculty and Staff Member: On behalf of the Committee on Professional Development, we would like to welcome you to LaGuardia and invite you to our orientation program. The forum and workshops listed in this brochure have been designed to introduce you to life at the College and to help you explore ways to meet the needs of the students we serve. In addition, these programs will provide you with the opportunity to meet and share ideas with other new faculty and staff members, as well as members of the college-wide Committee on Professional Development. We hope that you enjoy these events and we look forward to working with you as you begin your career at LaGuardia. Sincerely,   New Faculty and Staff Orientation Subcommittee Clementine Lewis, Chair Rosa Herrera-Rodriguez, Magalie Lopez & Caren Treiser

The New Faculty and Staff Orientation Subcommittee will sponsor a buffet luncheon for new full‑time faculty and staff members. This luncheon is the first event in a series of orientation programs for full‑time new faculty and staff. The luncheon will provide an opportunity for new faculty and staff members to meet and talk with members of the College community. Coordinators: Clementine Lewis (Library), Rosa Herrera‑Rodriguez (ESL Credit Programs), Magalie Lopez (Accounting and Managerial Studies), and Caren Treiser (Cooperative Education)
Room: E‑500     

Wednesday, September 25, 2002
WELCOME TO LAGUARDIA: AN OVERVIEW OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT– FOR FACULTY AND HEO SERIES

This workshop will provide a complete overview of the Human Resources procedures governing appointment, reappointment, tenure/CCE, promotion, salary steps, leaves, personnel files, health and pension benefits for full-time staff.
Presenter:  Christine Mooney (Human Resources Department)
Time: 2:30-4:00 P.M.                   
Room:  E 255

Thursday, September 26, 2002
WELCOME TO LAGUARDIA: AN OVERVIEW OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT– FOR CIVIL SERVICE AND STAFF

This workshop will provide a complete overview of the Human Resources procedures governing appointment, reappointment, tenure/CCE, promotion, salary steps, leaves, personnel files, health and pension benefits for full-time staff.
Presenter:  Christine Mooney (Human Resources Department)
Time: 2:30-4:00 P.M.                   
Room:  E 256

Wednesday,  October 9, 2002
THOSE FIRST DAYS AND BEYOND

Welcome to LaGuardia!  Now that you have been hired, what are your concerns, responsibilities and expectations?  How can you acquire and utilize feedback from students, colleagues and supervisors?  How do you make the transition from another environment to LaGuardia?  Will you also have time for course work and research?  A Chair and several faculty members will share basic information, tips and helpful insights to help you get through the first year.

Presenters:  Michael Gottlieb (Natural and Applied Sciences Department), Agnieszka Rakowicz (Academic English as a Second Language Program) and Susan M. Sanchirico (Cooperative Education)
Time: 2:30-4:00 P.M.                     
Room: E 322

Wednesday,  October 23, 2002
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT LAGUARDIA

Many new faculty and staff members face their first students or office tasks with little or no formal training in the use of technology.  This workshop will explore the resources available to help faculty and staff utilize technology such as the Internet, computer databases, software, programs, electronic mail media software and hardware for the classroom or office setting. 
Presenters:  Bret Eynon (LaGuardia Center for Teaching and Learning), Theresa Litvay-Sardou (Instructional Services/Information Technology) and Kenneth Schlesinger (Library/Media Services)Time: 2:30-4:00 P.M.                     
Room: E 255

Wednesday, October 30, 2002               
PLANNING FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE:  PART I -FOR MEMBERS OF PSC

This forum will provide members of PSC CUNY an opportunity to obtain information on pension programs and financial opportunities available at CUNY.
Presenter:  Clarissa Weiss (PSC CUNY Welfare Fund)
Time: 2:30-4:00 P.M.                   
Room: E 500

Wednesday, November 13, 2002
TENURE AND PROMOTION FORUM

This forum will be co-sponsored by the Faculty Council and the New Faculty and Staff Orientation Subcommittee.  It will provide an overview of the Third Year Review, tenure and promotion processes.
Presenters:  President Gail O. Mellow, Vice President Bihn (Academic Affairs), Dr. Lorence Long (Chair, Third Year Review), Dr. Hannalyn Wilkens, (Chair, Communication Skills), Dr. Janice Karlen (Faculty, Accounting & Managerial Studies), Dr. Daniel Lynch (Representative, Professional Staff Congress), Ms. Christine Mooney and Ms. Nila Sen (Acting and Associate Directors, Human Resources)
Time: 2:30-4:00 P.M.                   
Room:  E 500

Wednesday, April 2, 2003
TIPS AND TACTICS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION SKILLS (Designed for Faculty)

Feeling overwhelmed by deadlines as well as pressure from the many different demands on your time?   Faculty members frequently report that they feel stressed by the multiple activities of committee work, teaching and research.  There never seems to be enough time to get everything done on time.  How can you work more efficiently and effectively and feel in control of your time?  This 2-hour workshop will provide practical strategies for:  a) surviving information overload, b) taking control of your time, c) getting paperwork organized, d) prioritizing deadlines, e) integrating teaching, research, and professional activities to multi-task and leverage your time, f) managing multiple responsibilities (such as teaching, committee work, professional activities, research and publication), and g) making decisions and saying “no” based on your priorities.  You will also learn to avoid the worst mistakes faculty make in allocating their time and best strategies for maximizing your productivity.
Presenter:   Dr. Marie L. Radford (Pratt Institute)
Time: 2:00-4:00 P.M.                   
Room: E 500

Last Updated on April 26, 2003