OPENING DAY PROGRAM
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
8:00 – 10:00 am
Welcome Workshop for New Faculty
Dr. Scott Simkins – Director, the Academy for Teaching and Learning
LOCATION: Stallings Ballroom, Memorial Union

Opening Day Program
11:30 am
Welcome Introduction of New Faculty and Staff
Dr. Janice G. Brewington – Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Mrs. Loleta Chavis – Associate Director, Human Resources

Chancellor’s Address
Chancellor, Stanley F. Battle
LOCATION: Richard B. Harrison Auditorium

12:30 pm Faculty and Staff Cookout
LOCATION: Parade Grounds in front of the Dudley Building
(Rain Site: Exhibit Hall, Memorial Student Union)

3:00 pm College and School Meetings – TBA

Thursday, August 16, 2007
7:15 – 9:00 am Breakfast for Faculty Who Teach
Freshman Introductory and Core Courses — Dr. Scott Simkins – Director, the Academy for Teaching and Learning
Facilitator - Dr. Vallie Guthrie, Director, GAMSEC LOCATION: Faculty Dining Room – Williams Cafeteria

9:30 am – 1:00 pm Benefits Administration New Faculty
Orientation – Ms. Nanita Cole, Benefits Manager
LOCATION: Merrick Hall Auditorium

9:30 – 9:35 am Welcome and Introductions –
Ms. Nanita Cole, Benefits, Manager

9:35 – 9:55 am Payroll – Mrs. Margaret Stancil, Payroll Director, and Mr. David Jones, Assistant Payroll Director

9:55 – 10:55 am Employee Benefits – Ms. Nanita Cole, Benefits Manager, Mrs. Ester Cheeks, Benefits Counselor and Ms. Joan Jeffries,
Benefits Representative

10:55 – 11:55 am Campus Tour

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
LOCATION: Craig Hall Banquet Room #132