Re-Orientation Schedule
February 7, 2020 at 8:15am – 4:30pm
Burkle Building at 1021 N. Dartmouth Ave. Claremont, CA 91711
8:15–8:55 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00–9:15 Introduction
Diane Chase, Vice President of Academic Innovation, Student Success and Strategic Initiatives
9:15 – 10:45 Strategies for Moving from Coursework to Completion
Moderator: Marcus Weakley , Matthew Bowman (SAH), Christopher Krewson (DPE), Chinazunwa Uwaoma (CISAT), Nadine Chan (SAH)
10:45–11:00 Break
11:00–12:00 Negotiating Progress Upward and Inward
Jeremy Hunter, Associate Professor of Practice
Michelle Bligh, Dean of the School of Social Science, Policy & Evaluation
12:00–1:00 Lunch
Talk to Program Coordinator, Faculty and your peers
1:00-1:45 Concurrent Sessions: Doing the Dissertation
Preparing for Quals and Portfolio – Marcus Weakley, Center for Writing & Rhetoric Director
Organizing Research: Tools and Strategies – Shamini Dias, Preparing Future Faculty Director & Shelby Lamar, Preparing Future Faculty Asst. Director
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-2:45 Concurrent Sessions: Beyond the Dissertation
Career Planning Strategies – Christine Kelly, Career Development Director & Michael Sacoto, Career Development Asst. Director
Creating Your Academic Brand – Andrew Vosko, Associate Provost and Transdisciplinary Studies Director & SheriAnn Simpson, International Scholars Director
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-4:00 Designing Your Timeline for Completion
Imagine PhD tour – Christine Kelly, Career Development Director & Shamini Dias, Preparing Future Faculty Director
4:00-4:30 Letter to Future Self and Closing Remarks
Close and Looking Ahead – Shamini Dias, Preparing Future Faculty Director
Writing & Study Groups – Marcus Weakley, Center for Writing & Rhetoric Director