NFO Agenda 2020 (detailed)

Welcome from Georgetown Leadership

Welcome from President DeGioia

10:00 a.m.

President John J. DeGioia (new window) is looking forward to welcoming you as the newest members of the Georgetown faculty community.

A conversation with Provost Groves

10:15- 11 a.m.

Provost Bob Groves will discuss Georgetown University in relation to its strategic niche and the fall instructional model.

Introduction to our Jesuit Values

11:00 – 11:40 a.m.

The Vice President for Campus Ministry, Fr. Mark Bosco, S.J. will provide an overview of Georgetown’s Jesuit and Catholic heritage, and the Mission and Identity of Cura Personalis. As the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university, Georgetown’s ideals and traditions are as much a part of its present culture as they were in 1789. He will discuss the values, principles, and goals that make up the Georgetown Mission. “Georgetown educates women and men to be reflective lifelong learners, to be responsible and active participants in civic life, and to live generously in service to others.”

Introduction to Georgetown Schools

A conversation with Deans and the President’s office

Academic leaders will provide an overview of the missions of the schools and crucial university operations.

Moderator: Dr. Chandan Vaidya, Vice Provost for Faculty

Georgetown Academic Leadership: Panel 1

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

• Christopher Celenza, Dean, Georgetown College
• Maria Cancian, Dean, McCourt School of Public Policy (MSPP)
• Joel Hellman, Dean, School of Foreign Service (SFS)
• Joe Ferrara, Chief of Staff to President DeGioia

   

Georgetown Academic Leadership: Panel 2

12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

• Paul Almeida, Dean, McDonough School of Business (MSB)
• Kelly Otter, Dean, School of Continuing Studies (SCS)
• Alex Sens, Interim Dean, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
• Pablo Irusta, Associate Dean, School of Nursing & Health Studies

• Lunch Break
• Please return at 2pm using the same Zoom link at the top of the page.

How to Succeed at Georgetown

2:00 – 3:15 p.m.

Join us for a conversation with some of Georgetown’s most distinguished faculty.

Moderator: Dr. Soyica Colbert, Vice Dean for Faculty, Georgetown College and Professor of Performing Arts

James Habyarimana, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor, McCourt School of Public Policy

Caetlin Benson-Allott, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor, Department of English

Emanuela Del Gado, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor, Department of Physics

Alberto Rossi, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor, McDonough School of Business

Rev. Matthew Carnes, S. J., Department of Government & School of Foreign Service

Astrid Weigert, Teaching Professor, Department of German

Rank and Tenure Process

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

This faculty panel will clarify the rank and tenure process at Georgetown.

Moderator: Ian Gale, Professor of Economics & past member of the University Committee on Rank and Tenure

Carol Benedict, Sun Yat-Sen Professor & SFS Faculty Chair

David Edelstein, Associate Professor of Government & Vice Dean for Faculty, Georgetown College

Dennis Quinn, Powers Term Professor in International Business & Vice Dean, MSB

Teaching in Difficult Times (CNDLS)

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

This session will introduce new faculty to resources from the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship to support their teaching during a tumultuous period. The session will feature student panelists as well as breakout sessions on topics including:

• Inclusion and access
• Well-being
• Jesuit values
• Difficult discussions

Moderator: Edward J. Maloney, Executive Director, Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship

Margaret Debelius, Director of Faculty Initiatives and Teaching Professor, Department of English

Joselyn Lewis,  Senior Associate Director for Inclusive Teaching and Learning Initiatives, CNDLS

Michelle Ohnona,  Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives 

Libbie Rifkin, Teaching Professor, Department of English

Yianna Vovides, Director of Learning Design and Research and Professor of the Practice, CNDLS

Diversity & Inclusion at Georgetown: Initiatives

11:45 – 12:30 p.m.

Georgetown University has initiated a variety of employment and educational programs and practices in support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure that members of our community feel a sense of belonging. Given the isolation and uncertainty that many students and colleagues may be experiencing as a result of our virtual work and classroom world, it is essential that we demonstrate behaviors essential to building an even more inclusive and support environment for our students to thrive. Let us explore together how to achieve that end.

Rosemary Kilkenny, Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Equity

• Lunch Break
• Please return at 2pm using the same Zoom link at the top of the page

Research at Georgetown

2:00 – 3:15 p.m.

This session will provide an overview of the resources for faculty research and opportunities of involving students in research.

Moderator: Dr. Chandan Vaidya, Vice Provost for Faculty

• Billy Jack, Vice Provost for Research, Professor of Economics
• Harriet Hammasi,  Dean, Georgetown Library
• Rohan Williamson, Vice Provost for Education, Professor of Finance
• Alex Sens, Interim Dean, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Role of Faculty in Undergraduate Advising

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

The faculty role in undergraduate advising will be discussed in subgroups by schools, including tips for success.

New faculty should join the group for their school.

Happy Hour and Discussion on Faculty Governance

4:45 – 5:30 p.m.

Please join us for a Happy Hour hosted by Dr. Chandan Vaidya over a discussion on faculty governance with the Chairs of Georgetown University’s primary faculty governance bodies.

Dr. Kathryn Olesko, Chair of the Main Campus Executive Faculty (MCEF)

Dr. Wayne Davis, President of the Faculty Senate