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New F aculty Orientation Fall 2013

New F aculty Orientation Fall 2013. Nancy H. Marcus Dean, The Graduate School. Mission.

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New F aculty Orientation Fall 2013

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  1. New Faculty OrientationFall 2013 Nancy H. Marcus Dean, The Graduate School

  2. Mission • The Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts. The university is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, creative endeavors, and service. The university strives to instill the strength, skill, and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and sustained achievement within a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity.

  3. The Graduate School - Mission • To advance the quality and integrity of graduate education • Assist graduate students in academic matters • Provide broad oversight and ensure implementation of policies pertaining to graduate education • Collaborate with other campus units • Collaborate with national organizations

  4. Graduate School • Dr. Nancy Marcus, Dean • CortnieBaity, Administrative Support Assistant • Brian Barton, Director of Enrollment • David Beck, Academic Program Specialist, Waivers • Pamela Brown, Academic Program Specialist, ETDs • David Cook, Training Specialist • Dr. Robyn Cope, Fellows Society and Program for Instructional Excellence • Colin Creasy, Academic Program Specialist, Graduate Policy Committee • Dr. Judith Devine, Senior Associate Dean • Callie Funderburk, Coordinator of Events • Dr. Keisha John, Director, Graduate Fellowships & Awards & Office of Postdoctoral Affairs • Dr. Patrick Kennell, Center for Intensive English Studies • Rebecca Mahaffey, Office Administrator • Dr. Jeff Norcini, Assistant, ETDs

  5. A Unique Combination of the Arts and Sciences

  6. Doctoral Very High Research Activity • Educate and train graduate students • Emphasis on doctoral education • FSU • 60+ doctoral programs • ~400 doctorates/year • Master’s education • FSU • 100+ master’s programs • >2,000 master’s year

  7. Graduate Enrollment: 8,155 (20%)

  8. Demographics-Fall 2012 • Gender • Female 56% • Male 44% • Race/ethnicity • White 63% • Black 8% • Hispanic 7% • Asian 2% • Am. Ind. <1% • Residency status (New) • In state 63% • Out of state 37% • Intnl 15% • Time commitment • Full-time 68% • Part-time 32%

  9. Graduate Education Policies • The Graduate Policy Committee considers University-wide policies relating to graduate education. • The Dean of The Graduate School ensures adherence to university-wide policies and provides broad oversight of all graduate programs.

  10. Graduate Education Policies • The Graduate School • http://gradschool.fsu.edu/ • Registrar - Graduate Bulletin • http://registrar.fsu.edu/bulletin/grad/apdefault.htm • Office of Faculty Development & Advancement – Faculty Handbook • http://facultyhandbook.fsu.edu/

  11. Graduate Faculty • Graduate Faculty Status (GFS) • Tenure track faculty • Special circumstances non-tenure track faculty • GTS, co-MDS, co-DDS • Non-tenure track faculty • Courtesy faculty (external) Note: Status is not automatic. It must be requested by the home department/program; and make its way through channels to The Graduate School

  12. Awards & Opportunities • Graduate Faculty Mentor Award • Recognize faculty for excellence in graduate education • Professional development of students • Responsible Conduct of Research Grants for Faculty • RFP in Spring

  13. Special Programs & Collaborators • Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards • Program for Instructional Excellence (PIE) • Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) • Preparing Future Professionals (PFP) • Fellows Society • Center for Intensive English Studies • Council of Graduate Schools • Responsible Conduct of Research & Creativity • PhD Completion project • Graduate student tracking system online • Completion and Attrition Study of URMs

  14. Faculty Responsibilities • Inform yourself of the policies and guidelines that pertain to graduate education in your new department and university. • FSU Graduate Student Handbook • FSU Graduate Bulletin • FSU Faculty Handbook • Department Handbook

  15. Student groups • Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) • Represents all graduate students • Alex Boler, Speaker • Graduate Assistant Union (GAU) • Represents all graduate assistants on matters relating to the terms and conditions of employment

  16. Questions • The Graduate School • 644-3501 • Public website • www.gradschool.fsu.edu • Blackboard site for faculty and staff • Blackboard organizations

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