June 28, 2017 Dear New Lehman Faculty Member, Welcome to Lehman College! Each year the Office of Academic Personnel, supported by the Office of the Provost, hosts New Faculty Orientation to welcome faculty to the Lehman community. During the daylong event, new faculty are provided with essential information from a variety of sources, including Lehman faculty, administration, and representatives of the Professional Staff Congress. Sessions include background information and tips to support both faculty and student success in and outside of the classroom. Knowing how busy you are, and will continue to be, as you begin this new chapter in your career here at Lehman, we want to get key dates and times on your calendar as soon as possible. Faculty Orientation- Full Day Program Friday, August 25th: 8:00-5:30 pm (includes breakfast and lunch and end of day social mixer) The day’s agenda will be sent to you with a later communication. Dress code is casual & attendance is expected. An R.S.V.P. is requested no later than Friday, August 18th. Please RSVP to New.FacultyRSVP@lehman.cuny.edu or 718-960-8019. When you RSVP, we ask you provide the following information so we can plan accordingly: • Specify dietary restrictions or allergies • Specify physical needs or disabilities requiring special accommodations • Confirm your attendance at events and meals; e.g., Morning Orientation Session, Lunch (including community market place), Bus Tour and Welcome Social Mixer The Office of Academic Personnel also offers continued programing throughout the academic year. You will have the opportunity to learn about and discuss teaching, grading, scholarship and service, tenure and promotion requirements and more. Topics and presenter information will be included in your New Faculty welcome packet. Join us during University Hours at the Leonard Lief Library, Tree House Conference Room-312. Please be Sure to Save the Following Dates. New Faculty Seminar (6-part series) Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Part I September 20, 2017 Part IV March 14, 2018 Part II October 25, 2017 Part V April 11, 2018 Part III November 22, 2017 Part VI May 16, 2018 Other important Lehman wide community dates include Senate and General Faculty. Your participation is welcome and encouraged. Senate September 13, 2017 February 7, 2018 October 18, 2017 March 7, 2018 November 15, 2017 April 18, 2018 December 6, 2017 May 9, 2018 * May, 16, 2018 (only if necessary) General Faculty October 4, 2017 November 29, 2017 February 28, 2018 April 25, 2018 Please do not hesitate to call or email our office if you have any questions. We are looking forward to meeting you and will be touching base with you with much more information over the course of the summer. Sincerely, Alison Abreu Faculty Development and Communication Specialist Office of Academic Affairs