2023 Orientation Schedule
As part of our efforts to help orient you to Berklee, the Office of Faculty Development has planned a two-day new hire orientation on Monday, August 21, and Tuesday, August 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Loft, 921 Boylston Street, third floor.
During this orientation, you'll hear from senior leaders, connect with your chairs and deans during a welcoming luncheon, and interact with representatives from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Student Enrollment and Engagement; Human Resources; the Faculty Union; and more. You’ll receive information on Faculty Development, gain a deeper understanding of both the faculty and student experiences, and participate in technology training. We’ve also set time aside to provide you with practical information concerning your new position and answer any pending questions you may have.
Monday, August 21
8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
The Loft (921 Boylston Street, Third Floor, Room 221)
The Loft can be accessed through 921 Boylston Street (across from Hynes Convention Center). Take the elevator to the third floor; the room will be to your right up a short flight of stairs. All orientation sessions will take place in the Loft unless otherwise noted.
8:30 a.m. Introductions and Welcome
David Bogen, Interim President and Provost
Robert C. Lagueux, Interim Vice Provost
Eileen Alviti, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Roya Hu, Associate Dean, Faculty Development
Shannon Jacob, Assistant Director, Faculty Development
9:30 a.m. Resources and Faculty Development Overview
Roya Hu, Associate Dean, Faculty Development
Shannon Jacob, Assistant Director, Faculty Development
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Student Enrollment and Engagement (SEE)
Chris Kandus-Fisher, Vice President, Student Success
Stefanie Henning, Associate Vice President, Career Strategy and Services
Hillary Booker, Assistant Dean, Student Success Advising
Samantha Wilson, Director, Health and Wellness Services
Kevin Figueiredo, Director, One Stop Student Services
12:00 p.m. Breakout Session
Developing Effective Syllabi/Classroom Management
921 Boylston, Room 311 (Third Floor)
Dominick Ferrara, Professor, Music Education, Berklee College of Music
This session will explore the important relationships between and among objectives, teaching strategies, and assessment tools as they relate to student outcomes. The goal is to leave with a better understanding of how to design, organize, and implement the material presented into your classes in a way that fosters maximum student learning.
Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee Tour
1:00 p.m. Lunch with Faculty Union
The Loft (921 Boylston Street, Third floor, Room 221)
2:00 p.m. Travel Break
2:15 p.m. Tech Training: Internal Berklee Sites, Tools, and Resources
921 Boylston Street, Room 311
Instructional Technology Team
4:15 p.m. Travel Break
4:30 p.m. Introduction to Faculty Employment and Benefits
The Loft (921 Boylston Street, Third Floor, Room 221)
Judy Heaton, Benefits Manager, Human Resources
5:30 p.m. End of Day One
Tuesday, August 22
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
The Loft (921 Boylston, Third Floor, Room 221)
The Loft can be accessed through 921 Boylston Street (across from Hynes Convention Center). Take the elevator to the third floor; the room will be to your right up a short flight of stairs. All orientation sessions will take place in the Loft unless otherwise noted.
8:15 a.m. Title IX Information Session
Sarah Onori, Assistant Vice President, Equity and Title IX
9:15 a.m. Welcome
Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lacretia Flash, Senior Vice President, DEI, Community, and Campus Culture and Climate
Alex Cabal, Assistant Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion
9:45 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. Classroom Technology Overview
921 Boylston Street, Room 311
Varun Nayyar, Director for Classroom Technology Support
10:45 a.m. Travel break
11:00 a.m. The Library at Berklee
Immersive Technology Lab (150 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Room 106)
Library and Learning Resources Team
This event includes a presentation followed by a tour of the the Creative Technology Center, the Stan Getz Library, and the Albert Alphin Library.
12:00 p.m. Travel break
12:15 p.m. Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Building Toward Belonging in Our Teaching and Learning Spaces
The Loft (921 Boylston Street, Third Floor)
Rebecca Marchand, Professor, Core Studies and Contemporary Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, ETUDE Scholars Faculty Director
This session will teach best practices that incorporate concepts of universal design for learning (UDL) and can help build a sense of community. After a formal presentation, we will have guided interactive activities incorporating your experiences and ideas for inclusion and belonging.
1:15 p.m. Lunch with Chairs and Deans
The Loft (921 Boylston Street, Third Floor)
2:15 p.m. Accessibility Resources for Students
Allie Peltier, Director, Accessibility Resources for Students
This session will provide an overview of accessibility resources, the academic accommodation process, and how to support students with disabilities.
3:00 p.m. Travel Break/Setup
3:15 p.m. Student Panel
The Loft (921 Boylston Street, Third Floor)
4:15 p.m. End of Day Two