USF English Department – Instructor Orientation 2009

*Note: For each day during the second week of orientation, the schedule splits in half – the first
list for each day pertains to RETURNING TEACHERS; the second list for each day pertains to
NEW TEACHERS.*

Monday, August 17, 2009 (General Overview and Project One –

Returning Teachers)
Time Place Leader Activity
9:00 – 9:30 Marshall Drs. Moxley Welcoming and Outline of Fall FYC Orientation 09 (Moxley, Shuman), Introductions - Lee, Nancy Morriss, Nancy
Center – and Shuman; Serrano), (mentors), (collaborators), (New TAs introduce themselves to returning teachers); “Thank you” for
Room 2708 All Mentors summer collaborators (on video)

9:30 – 10:15 Marshall Erin, Lauren, Discussion of Orientation objectives and goals
Center – Dr. Shuman What's up with FYC? (General Overview) - Continuing from last year:
Room 2708 Mentoring Program: Mentors and Collaborators
Sharing of syllabi, office hours, and detailed course plans
Portfolio Guidelines (no portfolios)
Bullitzer (how to upload papers/name change)
Program Goals (Use matrix)
Purpose and function of policy committee
Surveys
RefWorks usage
What’s New for FYC at USF in 09? (Discussion and Pedagogy Book)
Reader (discuss issues with bookstore, old reader; benefits – conference travel)
Pedagogy Book
1102 reader in works
New Projects/ new 1101 overview
New MLA, Plagiarism, and Grammar Quizzes
New Blogging Requirements/Reflective Letters after each project
FYC rubric changes
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10:15-10:45 Marshall Kyle FYC Website Updates/TC Site – Kyle

Center –
Room 2708 Changes to Blackboard
10:45- 11:00 Marshall Kate P Writing Center Presentation – Kate P (Discuss Collaboration with Projects)
Center –
Room 2708
11:00 – 11:30 MAR 2708 Erin/Lauren Project 1 Overview and Tips

11:30 – 11:45 MAR 2708 Erin ENC 1101 /1102 Sample Due Date Schedules

12:00 -1:00 MAR 2708 Bedford All Teachers: Lunch by Bedford

1:00 – 2:15 MAR 2708 Dr. Shuman Returning Teachers: New Rubric Overview/How to Use Rubric

2:15 – 3:00 MAR2708 Dr. Small Grading Groups (Grade Sample Project One Using Rubric Criteria)
Shuman/Dr.
Moxley
Homework: • Grade Project 1 Sample Paper using Rubric
• Create Project 1 Detailed Weekly Schedule Outline

Social Event TBA TBA TBA

Monday, August 17, 2009 (New Teachers)

Time Place Leader Activity
9:00 – 9:30 Marshall Drs. Moxley Welcoming and Outline of Fall FYC Orientation 09 (Moxley, Shuman), Introductions - Lee, Nancy Morriss, Nancy
Center – and Shuman; Serrano), (mentors), (collaborators), (New TAs introduce themselves to returning teachers); “Thank you” for
Room 2708 All Mentors
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summer collaborators

9:30 – 11:00 LIB 209 Drew Smith New Teachers: Refworks and Library Training Session

9:30 – 11:00 LIB 309 All Mentors ALL MENTORS: “Library Train the Trainer Session” (Erin and Lauren leave early for Project 1 in
Marshall Center)
11:00 – CPR 202 Dr. Moxley New Teachers: Assessment, Self-Assessment, and Survey Tools
12:00
12:00 -1:00 MAR 2708 Bedford All Teachers: Lunch by Bedford

1:00 – 3:00 LIB All Mentors New Teachers: Work on Detailed Weekly Schedules in Library Rooms
Q& A Session on Informal Writing, In-Class Writing, Conferencing with Mentors (if needed)
Homework: • Grade Project 1 Sample Paper using Rubric
• “Refine” Project 1 Detailed Weekly Schedule Outline
• Selected Readings from Reader, Pedagogy Book
Social Event TBA TBA TBA
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009 (General Overview and Project Two –

Returning Teachers)
Time Place Leader Activity
9:30 – 11:00 EDU 115 Andrea All Teachers: Andrea Lunsford and The Everyday Writer Presentation
Lunsford
11:00 – 11:30 EDU 115 Dustin All Teachers: 11:00 – 11:30 Presentation by Dustin from TESOL

11:30 – 1:00 Outside Bedford All Teachers: Bedford BBQ! by Fat Rocks Catering

1:00 – 1:45 CPR Rooms Erin, Quentin Returning Teachers: 1101 Project 2 Project Brief Overview/Presentations/Teaching Plans
Kendra What is Historiography?/Engaging Historical Perspectives – Erin and Quentin– CPR 345
Bryant, What is Historiography?/Literacy Tools– Kendra Bryant and Megan W – CPR 350
Megan W, What is Historiography?/Ads – Jessica Mckee – CPR 352
Jess M 1102 Teachers – Reflections – Quentin – CPR 353
1:45 – 2:45 CPR Rooms Erin, Returning Teachers: Breakout Session 1 (must attend one of their choosing):
Kendra Megan W– Informal Writing (Blogging) Basics – CPR 345
Bryant, Jess M – More Effective Conferencing (Tips) – CPR 350
Megan W, Kendra B – Responding to Student Writing (Rubric and Grading Tips)/Tough Love? – CPR 352
Jess M, Chrissy – The Composer’s Digest (Incorporating Style Lessons into FYC Curriculum) – CPR 353
Chrissy A, Erin – Extra Project Help (Any Project) Q and As - CPR 460
Melanie, Melanie – Better Peer Reviews – CPR 461
Quentin, Kyle – Technology Help (BB; Web site; TC); How to Contribute to Web sites – CPR 462
Kyle Andrea Lunsford – More Discussion/Questions (only runs from 1:45 – 2:30) – CPR 463
Quentin – 1102 Projects Overview and Tips – CPR 464
2:45 – 3:00 Break Break Break

3:00 – 4:00 CPR Rooms Erin, Returning Teachers: Breakout Session 2 (must attend one of their choosing):
Kendra Megan W– Informal Writing (Blogging) Basics – CPR 345
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Bryant, Jess M – More Effective Conferencing (Tips) – CPR 350

Megan W, Kendra B – Responding to Student Writing (Rubric and Grading Tips)/Tough Love? – CPR 352
Jess M, Chrissy – The Composer’s Digest (Incorporating Style Lessons into FYC Curriculum) – CPR 353
Chrissy A, Erin – Extra Project Help (Any Project) Q and As - CPR 460
Melanie, Melanie – Better Peer Reviews – CPR 461
Quentin, Kyle – Technology Help (BB; Web site; TC); How to Contribute to Web sites – CPR 462
Kyle Micheal T - Helping Students Write Reflections – CPR 463
Quentin – 1102 Projects Overview and Tips – CPR 464
Homework: • All Teachers: Grade Project 2 Sample Paper using Rubric
• Returning Teachers: Create Project 2 Detailed Weekly Schedule Outline
• Selected Readings from Reader, Pedagogy Book

Social Event Micheal T Great Florida food and local hotspot for live music. Tonight: TUESDAY AUG 18
Poetry 'n' Lotion (JAMGRASS/ROCK/JAZZ) You wouldn't normally associate the words fusion or free form with old-
fashioned or rustic, but that's the charm of Poetry N' Lotion. The songs can include anything from rock to modern jazz to metal
and still sound like they're cranked on a Victrola. myspace.com/poetrynlotion

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 (General Overview and Project Two –

New Teachers)
Time Place Leader Activity
9:30 – 11:00 EDU 115 Andrea All Teachers: Andrea Lunsford and The Everyday Writer Presentation
Lunsford
11:00 – 11:30 EDU 115 Dustin All Teachers: 11:00 – 11:30 Presentation by Dustin from TESOL

11:30 – 1:00 Outside Bedford All Teachers: Bedford BBQ!

1:00 – 1:30 CPR 202 Kendra Lee New Teachers: Optional Peer Review, Informal Writing, and Conferencing Misc. Q & A Panel
Micheal T
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Lauren
Jessica Trant
1:30– 2:30 CPR 202 Lauren, New Teachers:
Kendra Lee, How to Juggle Being a Graduate Student and TA/Discuss building a teaching portfolio – Lauren, Kendra
Micheal T, Lee, Micheal T.
Jessica Trant Discussion of Different Tracks: MFA, LIT, Rhet/Comp
Grad Student’s Guide to the Galaxy by Jessica Trant
2:30 – 4:00 CPR 202 Lauren, New Teachers: Work on Detailed Weekly Schedules in Library – can leave at this time if comfortable
Kendra Lee,
Micheal T,
Jessica Trant
Homework: • All Teachers: Grade Project 2 Sample Paper using Rubric
• New Teachers: “Refine” Project 2 Detailed Weekly Schedule Outline
• New Teachers: Peruse 1102 Projects and Come with List of Questions
• Selected Readings from Reader, Pedagogy Book

Social Event Micheal T Great Florida food and local hotspot for live music. Tonight: TUESDAY AUG 18
Poetry 'n' Lotion (JAMGRASS/ROCK/JAZZ) You wouldn't normally associate the words fusion or free form with old-
fashioned or rustic, but that's the charm of Poetry N' Lotion. The songs can include anything from rock to modern jazz to metal
and still sound like they're cranked on a Victrola. myspace.com/poetrynlotion
 Wednesday, August 19, 2009 (General Overview and Project
Three –Returning Teachers)
USF English Department – Instructor Orientation 2009
Time Place Leader Activity
9:00 – 10:00 EDU 115 All Mentors All Teachers: Teaching Skits / Share Best Teaching Moments

10:00 – EDU 115 All Mentors Discussion of Teaching Skits/ Teacher Trouble-Shooting
10:30
10:30 – EDU 115 Joni B All Teachers: Advocacy Presentation – Joni Berbaum
10:45
10:45 – EDU 115 Jessica Trant, Returning Teachers: 1101 Project 3 Project Presentations
11:45 Megan W, Agency and New Media (Remediation) – Jessica Trant, Megan Weber, Jessica McKee
Erin, Lauren, Google Generation – Erin, Lauren
J McKee
12:00 -1:00 EDU 115 Bedford All Teachers: Lunch by Bedford

1:15 – 2:15 LIB Rooms Jessica T Returning Teachers: Breakout Session 1 (must attend one of their choosing):
201(15pp) Micheal T Jessica Trant– Informal Writing (Blogging) Basics – LIB 201
209(36pp) Lauren O Micheal T – More Effective Conferencing (Tips) – CPR 460
309(24pp) Kendra L Lauren O and Kendra Lee – Responding to Student Writing (Rubric and Grading Tips) – LIB 209
And CPR Chrissy Chrissy – The Composer’s Digest (Incorporating Style into Student Writing) – CPR 461
Rooms Erin Erin – Extra Project Help (Any Project)/Q and As – CPR 462
Melanie Melanie – Better Peer Reviews – CPR 463
Kyle Kyle – Technology Help (BB; Web site; TC); How to Contribute to Web sites – LIB 309
Quentin Quentin – 1102 Projects Overview and Tips – CPR 352
2:15 – 2:30 Break Break Break

2:30 – 3:30 LIB Rooms Jessica T Returning Teachers: Breakout Session 2 (must attend one of their choosing):
201(15pp) Micheal T Jessica Trant– Informal Writing (Blogging) Basics – LIB 201
209(36pp) Lauren O Micheal T – More Effective Conferencing (Tips) – CPR 460
309(24pp) Kendra L Lauren O and Kendra Lee – Responding to Student Writing (Rubric and Grading Tips) – LIB 209
And CPR Chrissy Chrissy – The Composer’s Digest (Incorporating Style into Student Writing) – CPR 461
Rooms Erin Erin – Extra Project Help (Any Project)/Q and As – CPR 462
Melanie Melanie – Better Peer Reviews – CPR 463
Kyle Kyle – Technology Help (BB; Web site; TC); How to Contribute to Web sites – LIB 309
Quentin Quentin – 1102 Projects Overview and Tips – CPR 352
Homework: • All Teachers: Grade Project 3 Sample Paper using Rubric
• Returning Teachers: Create Project 3 Detailed Weekly Schedule Outline
• All Teachers: Complete Orientation Survey
• Selected Readings from Reader, Pedagogy Book
3:30 – 3:45 Outside of Photographer Group Picture for Web site
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 (New Teachers)

Time Place Leader Activity
9:00 – 10:00 EDU 115 All Mentors All Teachers: Teaching Skits

10:00 – EDU 115 All Mentors Discussion of Teaching Skits/ Teacher Trouble-Shooting
10:30
10:30 – EDU 115 Joni B All Teachers: Advocacy Presentation – Joni Berbaum
10:45
10:45 – CPR 202 Quentin, New Teachers: Brief 1102 Overview/Q and As
12:00 Kendra B,
Jessica
McKee,
Micheal T,
Kendra Lee,
12:00 – 1:00 EDU 115 Bedford All Teachers: Lunch by Bedford

1:00 – 2:15 CPR 202 Jessica New Teachers: FYC Table Talk (Murray’s Idea of tables in room with mentors – conference-panel-style)
McKee, Panel Topics:
Kendra Apathetic Students: Jessica McKee
Bryant, Student Discipline: Kendra Bryant
Megan Grading Effectively (Fairly and Time-Efficiently) : Megan Weber
Weber,
Responding to Students Via Email:
Ira
Juggling it all:
CV/Prepping for Conferences/Teaching Portfolios: Ira
2:30 – 3:30 LIB Rooms Jessica T Join Returning Teachers for Breakout Session 2 (must attend one of their choosing):
201(15pp) Micheal T Jessica Trant– Informal Writing (Blogging) Basics
209(36pp) Lauren O Micheal T – More Effective Conferencing (Tips)
309(24pp) Kendra L Lauren O and Kendra Lee – Responding to Student Writing (Rubric and Grading Tips)
And CPR Chrissy Chrissy – The Composer’s Digest
Rooms Erin Erin – Extra Project Help (Any Project)/Q and As
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Melanie Melanie – Better Peer Reviews

Kyle Kyle – Technology Help (BB; Web site; TC); How to Contribute to Web sites
Quentin Quentin – 1102 Projects
3:30 – 3:45 Outside of Photographer Group Picture for Web site
Cooper
Homework: • Grade Project 3 Sample Paper using Rubric
• Complete Orientation Survey
• Selected Readings from Reader, Pedagogy Book
Social Event CIS Atrium All 3:45 - Atrium Party
3:45

Thursday, August 20, 2009 (All Teachers: Optional Work Day with
Mentors)
Time Place Leader Activity

10:00 – 1:00 CPR 202 Erin All Teachers: Optional Work Session with Mentors – Q&A, Set up BB, Work on Detailed Weekly
Lauren Schedule, Etc.

Social Event CDB’s Pizza Sabbatical Thursdays at CDB’s Pizza – Come talk about next week: expectations, fears, etc!
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