Graduate Student Handbook
Department of English & University Writing Program Orientation Schedule, Fall 2009
Monday August 10
PUGH 120
1:00–1:30 Welcome (Pamela Gilbert, Bob Thomson)
1:30–2:00 Getting Connected
2:00–3:00 Graduate Studies Information (Phil Wegner and Kathy Williams)
3:00–3:15 Break
3:15–6:15 English Department Advising (Phil Wegner)
Tuesday August 11
PUGH 120
1:00–1:30 First-Year Writing and Professionalization (David Leavitt, Pamela Gilbert)
1:30–2:00 First-Year Writing Courses: Definitions and Descriptions (Creed Greer)
PUGH 120 & 150
2:00–4:00 Course Breakout Sessions
- Course goals, texts, writing requirements, reading options, etc.
- Creating effective assignments
- ENC 3254/2210 books and syllabus
TBA
4:00–4:30 Mentored Groups: Introductions, syllabus overview and discussion
Wednesday August 12
CSE 119
1:00–1:30 General Resources & Policies
1:30–2:00 Course Assignments (Carla Blount, Susan Ciccarone)
PUGH 120 & 150
2:00–3:30 Course Breakout Sessions
- Creating effective syllabi for ENC 1101 and 1102
- Lesson plans
- Building variety into course format and delivery using in-class activities
- HW: Prepare an in-class activity to be performed on Friday
3:30–3:45 Break
PUGH 120
3:45–4:00 Places to Go and Things to See in Gainesville (John Ronan)
4:00–4:15 English Graduate Organization and Reading Groups (Patricia Auxier,Wylie Lenz)
4:15–4:30 Graduate Assistants United
Thursday August 13
PUGH 120
1:00–1:15 Q&A
1:15–1:45 Profile of UF Students (Nick Mrozinske) and Student Writers (Alison Reynolds)
1:45–2:15 Athletic Association: Introduction (Tony Meacham, Aniruddha Mukhopadhyay, Jennifer Coenen)
2:15–2:30 Break
2:30–3:00 Harassment Policy (complete online training and bring certificate)
3:00–3:30 Teaching Personae & Philosophies (Chris Hazlett, Akilah Brown)
Friday August 14
PGH 120
1:00–1:15 Q&A
PUGH 120 & 150
1:15–3:15 Course Breakout Sessions
- Perform in-class activities in small groups
3:15–3:30 Break
TBA
3:30–5:15 Mentored Groups: Developing course units
THE SWAMP RESTAURANT
6:00–8:30 Social
MondayAugust 17
UF Graduate School Orientation
12:00 PM
ENC 1102 syllabi due via e-mail to Alison Reynolds
<ali.reynolds@ufl.edu>
Tuesday August 18
PUGH 120 & 150
1:00–3:00 Course Breakout Sessions
- MAs/MFAs: ENC 3254/2210: goals, assignments, syllabus
- PhDs: Peer Review and consultations on syllabi
LIBRARY WEST
3:15–4:00 Library Resources for Teaching (Missy Shoop)
4:00–4:15 Reading & Writing Center (Martin Simpson), Online Writing Lab
(Kelly Byram)
Wednesday August 19
PUGH 120
1:15–3:15 Course Breakout Sessions
- Effective grading practices
3:15–3:30 Break
TBA
3:30–4:30 Mentored Groups: Grading and course management
Thursday August 20
PUGH 120
1:00–2:00 E-Learning Demonstration (John Boekenoogen)
2:00–2:30 Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
(Raul Sanchez, Creed Greer)
2:30–2:45 Disability Resource Center
2:45–3:00 Break
3:00–4:00 Counseling Center (Wayne Griffin)
Friday August 22
LIBRARY WEST 211 & 212
1:00–3:00 Course Breakout Sessions
- First day/First week
3:00–3:15 Break
TBA
3:15–5:15 Mentored Groups: Co-teaching mechanics & best practices; first day-first week
Dauer (Keene Faculty Center)
6:00–8:30 Welcome to UF / Welcome Back Party
