UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION 2024-2025
NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION PURPOSE
The purpose of New Faculty Orientation is to welcome new faculty members to the University of San Diego community while providing them with a strong foundation for their ongoing success.
The program consists of three primary components:
• Information about the history, mission, vision, values, Catholic identity and strategic direction of the university as well as how each faculty member is invited to contribute to these.
• A robust experience of community with other new faculty members as well as with established faculty and administrative colleagues across campus.
• Resources necessary to begin a successful faculty appointment.
Through the orientation processincluding the August program and the two ongoing sessions - new faculty will experience the rich hospitality and culture of care that is characteristic of USD while developing a strong connection with the university.
DAY 1: FOUNDATIONS
The first day of New Faculty Orientation prioritizes articulating the unique history, mission and vision of USD as well as the deep connections between our liberal arts foundation and the distinctive nature of Catholic higher education. Highlights of the day include remarks from Provost Baker; a discussion of USD’s recently revised mission, vision and values with Vice President Michael Lovette-Colyer and his team (Mission Integration); and a presentation on the liberal arts by Dean Noelle Norton (College of Arts and Sciences). The day concludes with a reception hosted by President Harris.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024
MINISTRY CENTER
1 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS AND ORIENTATION OVERVIEW
1:30 p.m. WELCOME
2 p.m. USD’S MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
3 p.m. BREAK
3:15 p.m. LIBERAL ARTS AND CATHOLIC EDUCATION
Truc Ngo Associate Provost for Research Administration
Michael Lovette-Colyer Vice President for Mission Integration
Gail F. Baker Senior Vice President and Provost
Michael Lovette-Colyer Vice President for Mission Integration
Noelle Norton Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
3:45 p.m. PHOTOS (OUTDOORS) Professional Photographer
4:45 p.m. WALK TO CASA DE ALCALÁ
5 p.m. PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION CASA DE ALCALÁ, PRESIDENT HARRIS’ RESIDENCE
Truc Ngo
Associate Provost for Research Administration
James T. Harris III President
DAY 2: CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION
Grounded in the belief that thinking - serious, sustained intellectual reflection - is both profoundly good and necessary, the Catholic intellectual tradition is the 2,000-year dialogue between faith, reason and culture. Its key principles include the compatibility of faith and reason, sacramentality, tradition, community, integration and social justice. New faculty members will be invited to see the Catholic intellectual tradition as a resource and reference point for their teaching, scholarship and service while learning about some of the many campus resources designed to support their success as scholars. The day’s schedule includes a discussion about inclusion and diversity, an interactive session on teaching and pedagogy, and information sharing regarding social innovation, international opportunities and research.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024
MINISTRY CENTER
8:30 a.m. COFFEE AND REGISTRATION
9 a.m. INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT USD
10:05 a.m. CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
11 a.m. BREAK
11:15 a.m. SOCIAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE
Regina Dixon-Reeves
Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Lisa Nunn
Director of Center for Educational Excellence
11:45 a.m. RESEARCH EXPERTISE DATABASE
12 p.m. LUNCH / Q&A
1 p.m. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1:35 p.m. RESEARCH
3 p.m. OPEN Q&A
Andrew Biros
Associate Director of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Truc Ngo
Associate Provost for Research Administration
James Bolender
Associate Provost for International Affairs
Truc Ngo
Associate Provost for Research Administration
Rae Robertson-Anderson
Associate Provost for Engaged Scholarship
Traci Merrill
Director of Office of Sponsored Programs
Truc Ngo
Associate Provost for Research Administration
DAY 3: DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
One of the most fundamental aspects of Catholic higher education is its commitment to the intrinsic value of each human being as created in the image of God. The person’s sacred worth obligates us to promote conditions consistent with human dignity and reform conditions which threaten that dignity. Commitment to the dignity of persons is the foundation for social justice, anti-racism and other efforts to create a more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful world. Day 3 of New Faculty Orientation emphasizes some of the many ways that USD strives to protect and promote human dignity - on our campus and beyond - with particular attention devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Representatives from the Center for Inclusion and Diversity; Center for Educational Excellence; Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action; Changemaker Hub; University Ministry; Student Affairs and Athletics will illustrate some of the many ways in which the dignity and holistic development of our students is supported.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024
JOAN B. KROC INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, ROOM A
8:30 a.m. COFFEE AND REGISTRATION
9 a.m. HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION AND THE HORIZON PROJECT
10 a.m. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CHANGEMAKING AND UNIVERSITY MINISTRY
11:30 a.m. LUNCH / Q&A
12:30 p.m. STUDENT-ATHLETES
1:05 p.m. STUDENT AFFAIRS
2:35 p.m. PARKING, TRAMS AND ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
3 p.m. OPEN Q&A
Regina Dixon-Reeves Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Lisa Nunn Director of Center for Educational Excellence
Mission Integration Team
Kimya Massey
Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Athletes
Charlotte Johnson Vice President for Student Affairs
Sean Horrigan Director of University Mobility and Scheduling
Truc Ngo
Associate Provost for Research Administration
DAY 4: COMMUNITY
One of the key principles of the Catholic intellectual tradition and one of the foundational aspects of Catholic higher education is the commitment to community. USD strives to foster a diverse and inclusive community in which all members feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive in every dimension of their lives. The final day of the August program of New Faculty Orientation includes sessions focused on efforts to build community locally as well as throughout campus. The day concludes with a Q&A session with Provost Baker and an overview of Copley Library’s support and resources.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024
JOAN B. KROC INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, ROOM A
8:30 a.m. COFFEE AND REGISTRATION
8:45 a.m. ANCHOR INSTITUTION AND TORERO PROMISE
9:20 a.m. MEDIA RELATIONS
9:50 a.m. PUBLIC SAFETY
10:20 a.m. HUMAN RESOURCES
11:15 a.m. WALK TO COPLEY LIBRARY
11:30 a.m. Q&A WITH PROVOST (MOTHER HILL READING ROOM)
12 p.m. COPLEY LIBRARY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
12:30 p.m. LUNCHEON
Steve Pultz
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Russell Yost
Associate Vice President for University
Marketing and Communications
Lissette Martinez
Senior Director of Media Relations
Quinton Kawahara Captain
Karen Haggenmiller
Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Truc Ngo
Associate Provost for Research Administration
Gail F. Baker
Senior Vice President and Provost
Theresa Byrd
Dean of Copley Library
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Friday, August 23, 2024
Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 204
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Coffee and Registration
Welcome! and Introduction
Elazar Harel, Associate Vice President and CIO
MySanDiego Portal –Banner Teach/Advise
Chris Rapp, Associate Director, Enterprise Applications
Learning Management System –CANVAS
Ashley Kovacs, Director
Learning Design Center
Academic Technology Solutions and Support
Shahra Meshkaty, Senior Director, Customer Support Services
Hardware/Software, Productivity Tools, Web Services, Faculty Support
Customer Support Services Team
Tour of Media Center, Classroom Technology and Faculty Studio
Customer Support Services Team – Digital Media
DROP-IN SESSIONS
Information Technology Services
August 29, 2024
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Maher Hall, Room 186
Human Resources
September 3, 2024
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Maher Hall, Room 114
ONGOING SESSIONS
Center for Educational Excellence — Delivering Content Effectively
Presenter: Lisa Nunn, Director of Center for Educational Excellence
October 1, 2024
12:15-2 p.m.
Copley Library, Room 211
Session Overview: This session will debunk conventional teaching wisdom about lectures; rigor; and authority. Leaning into wisdom from brain science, the session will offer more than 20 teaching strategies you can immediately implement in your classes that will increase your students' focus, retention of information, motivation, rapport with you and more.
Connecting with USD’s Mission, Vision and Values
Presenter: Michael Lovette-Colyer, Vice President for Mission Integration
November 14, 2024
3-4:30 p.m.
Ministry Center
Session Overview: This interactive session will broaden and deepen your understanding of how USD’s mission, vision and values are lived out -- providing a menu of very practical ways to connect to sustainability, community-based learning, changemaking and spirituality initiatives. Professional development opportunities for faculty will be highlighted and there will be time to network with colleagues during a cocktail reception.
sandiego.edu/provost