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 21, 2023
Location: Corcoran Hall, 725 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052

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8:30 - 9:00 am: Registration and Breakfast

8:30 - 9:00 am: Registration and Breakfast

9:00- 9:30 am: Welcome Remarks and Overview

9:00 - 9:30 am: Welcome Remarks and Overview

Greetings and a rundown of what to expect from your Orientation.

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Ellen Granberg, President

 

Christopher Bracey, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

 

 

 

9:30 – 10:15 am: Shared Governance Panel

9:30 - 10:15 am: Shared Governance Panel

Learn about shared governance at the University, including the respective roles of the Board of Trustees, Administration, and Faculty.

 

 

 

 

 

10:15 - 10:30 am: Break and Resource Table

10:15 - 10:30 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.

10:30 - 11:30 am: Campus Safety & Security

10:30 - 11:30 am: Campus Safety & Security

GW Police Chief James Tate discusses campus safety for the fall semester.

 

 

 

James Tate, Chief, GWPD

11:30 - 12:00 pm: Maintaining Ethics, Compliance & Privacy at GW

11:30 - 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 Ethic

 

 

 

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Networking Lunch

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       
• discuss Harvard University’s Implicit Association Test       
• review key research-based examples on the many ways that UB can impact hiring, assessments, and decision-making       
• discuss strategies for combating unconscious bias in hiring and interactions with colleagues, staff, and students

Caroline Laguerre-Brown, JD,

Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement

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.

Faculty Feedback

Student Success Coaching

 

 

Colette Coleman,

Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

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: Title IX/Anti-Discrimination: Basics & Best Practices for GW Leaders & Faculty

3:15 - 4:30 pm: Title IX/Anti-Discrimination: Basics & Best Practices for GW Leaders & Faculty

• foundational supreme court cases and laws that form the basis of the university’s anti-discrimination policies        
• specific kinds of conduct that could violate anti-discrimination laws or university policy       
• the role that intent and impact play in the university’s assessment of a complaint       
• the critically important role of each member of the GW community in preventing incidents       
• the special responsibility of supervisors for addressing problems that arise        
• complaint pathways and university resources

Caroline Laguerre-Brown, JD,

Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement

 

 

 

4:30 – 5:00 pm: Day One Survey and Wrap-Up

4:30 – 5:00 pm: Day One Survey and Wrap-Up

 

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Reception with President Granberg at the F-Street House

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Reception with President Granberg at the F-Street House (1925 F St NW, Washington, DC 20052)

Ellen Granberg, President​