Save the Date

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Levitt Center for University Advancement (LCUA)

Join us for a day of networking with key academic leaders. Learn about the University of Iowa, strategies for student success and scholarship, and available resources. President Barbara J. Wilson and Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin C. Kregel will host a welcome lunch. Instructor-led Preventing Harassment Education Supervisory training will be offered which satisfies your compliance requirement. Attendance is optional but strongly encouraged, with programming designed to complement collegiate orientation programs. INFO is designed for individuals in their first faculty appointment.

Please contact faculty@uiowa.edu for further information.

Parking is available in lot 55 near LCUA. Parking permits for the lot will not be required for the day.

Sample Agenda (2023)

TimeAgenda 
8:30 amRegistration
Light continental breakfast
 
9:00 am

Welcome
Ice breaker and university overview

Slide presentation

Lois J. Geist, associate provost for faculty
10:00 amBreak 
10:15am

Evidence-based Strategies for Inclusive and Engaging Courses
Set yourself up for success this semester with this interactive session on teaching strategies

Slide presentation

Eva Latterner, assistant director, Center for Teaching
11:15 am

Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

Slide presentation

Marty Scholtz, vice president for research
Ali Salem, associate vice president for research
Kristy Nabhan-Warren, associate vice president for research
12:00 pmPresident and Provost Welcome LunchBarbara J. Wilson, university president
Kevin C. Kregel, executive vice president and provost
1:30 pmAdvice from the Trenches
Faculty Panel
Keela Herr, College of Nursing
Paul Hribar, Tippie College of Business
Mouna Maalouf, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Matthew Lira, College of Education
 
2:15 pmBreak 
2:30 pm

Information Resource Fair
Learn about other aspects of the institution through short interaction with leaders in the area

Campus Resources for Faculty

Research, Creative Works, Faculty Development, Teaching & Learning, Academic Technology, Research Technology, University Benefits, TIAA, Engagement, Health & Well-being, International Programs, Shared Governance, UI Libraries, Ombudsperson
3:00 pm

Preventing Harassment Education Instructor-led Supervisory Training

Slide presentation

Tiffini Stevenson Earl, director of equity investigations and ADA coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity