Presenter:  Jason Esters, Dr. Alycia Marshall, Leila Lawrence, Junior Brainard, Amy Birge-Carracappa, Sonni Hiatt, IIze Faucette, Rainah Cambliss
Audience: By Invitation Only
In Person: By Invitation Only

Learning Goals

This orientation is only for the incoming Spring 2025 cohort of Diversity Fellows. Fellows will be able to:

• Learn about the history of the Diversity Fellowship Program Receive details regarding Diversity Fellows responsibilities and Spring Professional Development.
• Identify Campus Resources for Teaching and Learning Support.
• Brainstorm faculty-led Diversity Projects.
• Take part in networking activities with Departmental Mentors'

Seminar Description

• 12:30 -1:00 Diversity Fellowship Chat, Chew, and Chill
• 1:00 - 1:15 PM Welcome and Introductions (Dr. Esters, Dr. Marshall, DFSC)
• 1:15 - 1:35 PM Diversity Fellowship Overview,
  • Program History (Prof. Brainard, Dr. Birge-Caracappa)
  • Fellow Responsibilities (Dr. Esters)
  • Spring Semester PD Schedule (Dr. Esters)
• 1:35 - 2:05 PM "Ok, You're a Fellow. Now What?"
  • Human Resources 101 (Sonni Hiatt)
  • Teaching/Departmental Expectations (Dr. Esters)
  • Available Resources (Dr. Esters)
  • Canvas Essentials/FCTL (Ilze Nix)
  • Frequently Asked Questions (DFSC Committee Members)
• 2:05 - 2:35 PM The Diversity Project Dr. Esters
• 2:35 - 2:50 PM Break
• 2:50 - 3:30 PM Mentor Meet and Greet Mentor and Fellow Activity
  • Introduce Mentorship Pairs
  • Networking Opportunity
• 3:30 - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks, Q&A, and Exit Tickets (Dr. Esters)