New Employee Orientation 2011 - 2012
Upon completing orientation, new faculty and staff will:
- demonstrate an understanding of the climate, culture and vision of De Anza College and feel personally aligned with its mission.
- identify opportunities for future engagement with the campus community and understand both the expectations and the value of their contributions.
- recognize Professional Development and college resources that will support them through probation and tenure.
Resources for New Employees:
- Download the New Employee Resource Guide (pdf)
- Download Technology Links for New Employees (pdf)
- Download the New Faculty Checklist for the Beginning of the Quarter (pdf)
- Go to the MyPortal Resources for Faculty webpage
- New Tenure-Track Faculty: go to the First Year Experience Program
New Full-time Faculty and Staff Orientation / September 2011
Faculty:
Tue, September 13; 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies
Welcome, History and Culture of the College; Lunch; DARE Initiative, Employee Resource Guide, Campus Walking Tour.
Tue, September 13; 5:30-8:00 PM, Cupertino Inn, 10889 N. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino
New Employee Welcome Dinner with the College Administrators.
Wed, September 14; 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies
Tenure Review: philosophy, process and calendar; Academic Senate, Faculty Association, Professional Development; Lunch; Student Learning Outcomes, Student Services Scenarios.
Thu, September 15; 1:00-4:00 PM, LCW-16, Staff & Faculty Computer Lab
Technology at De Anza: Webmail, DeAnza MyPortal. Demonstrations of Catalyst/Moodle, Banner CourseStudio, OmniUpdate, and ECMS (Electronic Curriculum Management System)
Classified Staff and Supervisors:
Tue, September 13; 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies
Welcome, History and Culture of the College; Lunch; DARE Initiative, Employee Resource Guide, Campus Walking Tour.
Tue, September 13; 5:30-8:00 PM, Cupertino Inn, 10889 N. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino
New Employee Welcome Dinner with the College Administrators.
Wed, September 14; 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies
Classified Senate, Association of Classified Employees (ACE), Professional Growth Awards, Classified Evaluations, Professional Development; Lunch; Student Learning Outcomes, Student Services Scenarios.
Thu, September 15; 10:30-12:00 PM, LCW-16, Staff & Faculty Computer Lab
Technology at De Anza: MyPortal, Liquid Office, Meeting Maker, Webmail.
New Part-time Faculty Orientations
Fall Quarter: Thu., September 15; 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Staff & Organizational Development Office, LCW-13; Lunch; Technology at De Anza, 1-4 PM, LCW-16
Winter Quarter: Not yet scheduled
Spring Quarter: Not yet scheduled
Summer Quarter: Not yet scheduled
New part-time faculty are encouraged to attend a De Anza College orientation. This meeting will include a nuts-and-bolts session with an overview of the Faculty Resource Guide, and an introduction to the culture and organization of De Anza College. Technology training will include an introduction to the De Anza College internet email (Webmail) and portal system (for downloading class lists and submitting grades on line).
Please pre-register with the Staff Development Office
New Classified Staff Orientations
Monday, December 12; 8:30 AM-12 PM, LCW-13 - Staff Development Office
Monday, March 26; 8:30 AM-12 PM, LCW-13 - Staff Development Office
Monday, June 25; 8:30 AM-12 PM, LCW-13 - Staff Development Office
New classified staff are encouraged to attend a De Anza College orientation. This meeting will include an introduction to the culture and organization of De Anza College, staff development and professional growth, the differences between union and Classified Senate, and the classified evaluation process. Technology training will review email on both Eudora and Webmail, online time reports (LiquidOffice), how to access your MyPortal account, and Meeting Maker Basics.
Please pre-register with the Staff Development Office
