New Academic Leaders Orientation
This two-day orientation is for individuals new to academic leadership at GW. The New Academic Leaders Orientation program will address a diverse range of topics, including GW Values, Shared Governance Principles, and guidance on the University's New Title IX and Prohibited Relationships Policies.
Day 1 Schedule
Monday August 19, 2024
Location: Corcoran Hall, 725 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
- 8:30 - 9:00 am: Registration and Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 am: Registration and Breakfast
- 9:00- 9:20 am: Welcome Remarks and Overview
9:00 - 9:20 am: Welcome Remarks and Overview
Greetings and a rundown of what to expect from your Orientation.
Ellen Granberg, President
Rumana Riffat, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs- 9:20 – 10:10 am: Shared Governance Panel
9:20 - 10:10 am: Shared Governance Panel
Learn about shared governance at the University, including the respective roles of the Board of Trustees, Administration, and Faculty.
- 10:10 - 10:25 am: Break and Resource Table
10:10 - 10:25 am: Break and Resource Table
Take a quick break and visit our "one-stop shop" to learn about the full range of resources available at the University.
- 10:10 - 11:25 am: University Resilience and Campus Safety & Security
10:10 - 11:25 am: University Resilience and Campus Safety & Security
GW Police Chief James Tate will discuss campus safety for the fall semester, while the University Resilience team will touch on the resources across the Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Advocacy and Support teams. This session aims to equip new faculty and leaders with essential knowledge and resources to ensure a safe and resilient campus environment.
- 11:25 - 12:00 pm: Maintaining Ethics, Compliance & Privacy at GW
11:25 - 12:00 pm: Maintaining Ethics, Compliance & Privacy at GW
The Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Privacy (OECP) will provide compliance oversight through the management of the university’s ethics and compliance program as well as related areas of risk, internal audit, and privacy.
Dorinda Tucker, Associate Vice President for Compliance and Ethics
Ashley Fountaine Director of Ethics and Compliance
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Networking Lunch with Working Lunch Opportunity: HR and Benefits Discussion
12:00 - 1:00 pm: Networking Lunch
Network and build new relationships over a catered lunch.
- 1:00– 2:00 pm: Interrupting Unconscious Bias
1:00– 2:00 pm: Interrupting Unconscious Bias
Unconscious bias may be undermining even our most fervent desire to support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. In this session, participants will explore the concept and meaning of unconscious bias, explore their own biases and lived experiences, and discuss strategies for combating unconscious bias in interactions with colleagues, staff, and students.
- 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Division for Student Affairs
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Division for Student Affairs
Students persisting to completion of their educational goals is the primary indicator of student success. While many factors impact student experiences and subsequently time to degree, this presentation focus on GW's undergraduate retention and graduation efforts including high impact practices and academic resources, and ways in which faculty can support student success.
- 3:00 - 3:15 pm: Break and Resource Table
3:00 - 3:15 pm: Break and Resource Table
Take a quick break and visit our "one-stop shop" to learn about the full range of resources available at the University.
- 3:15 - 4:30 pm: Disability Support Services and Title IX: Basics & Best Practices for GW Leaders & Faculty
3:15 - 4:30 pm: Disability Support Services and Title IX: Basics & Best Practices for GW Leaders & Faculty
This session will provide new faculty and leaders with foundational knowledge on Disability Support Services and Title IX policies at GW. Participants will learn about the university's commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities, the resources available, and how to ensure an inclusive environment. Additionally, the session will cover anti-discrimination policies, the role of intent and impact in assessing complaints, and the responsibilities of each community member in preventing incidents. The special responsibilities of supervisors and the available complaint pathways and university resources will also be discussed.
- 4:30 – 5:00 pm: Day One Survey and Wrap-Up
4:30 – 5:00 pm: Day One Survey and Wrap-Up
- 5:00 - 6:30 pm: Reception with President Granberg at the F-Street House
5:15 - 7:15 pm: Reception with President Granberg at the F-Street House (1925 F St NW, Washington, DC 20052)
Ellen Granberg, President