1 down, 15 weeks to go!
15 weeks of the semester that is. Hope your first week of the
semester went well. I just sent to our majors a first post to the
InCommon blog that I've started. Go here to
read it. If you recall, Carey posted a weekly newsletter to students
with important links and updates. I'm continuing that with the blog,
exactly like this one. Please encourage your students to look for the InCommon blog every Monday.
Now's also a good time for some reminders and due dates as you move into your daily grind:
HouseKeeping Item
TO
DO: If you have not done so yet, please forward an electronic copy of
all your syllabi (except Com 115 syllabus, unless you include
additional policies or requirements) to Karen Sikes
(karensikes@missouristate.edu).
Events
- A review of What's New for 2007-2008 in Advising. Advisor Forum, Thursday, August 230, 12-1, PSU 313
- New Student Welcome (COAL), Friday, Sept 21, Craig Patio, 3:30
- COAL picnic, Friday, September 28, Phelps Grove Park
September 12, 3-4:30, Faculty Meeting, Craig 337.
September 17-21, COM WEEK. Friday, Sept 21 is the Networking Luncheon from 11-1. Plan to attend.
September 25-27, Jim Applegate site visit for Program Review. Plan for several meetings and gatherings with him
November 16, Friday from 5-7, Departmental Reception at NCA, Palmer House. Make plans to attend!
Note:
This reception is an extremely integral part of our recruitment plan
for hiring a department head and two faculty positions. We agreed at
the August faculty meeting to have it Friday before dinner so everyone could attend. The
more people we have there, the better we can talk to and recruit people
to apply. Graduate students should also be present before and during
the event for assistance.
New Staff
Jessica
Lewis will be starting this week as one of our student office workers.
Please introduce yourself to her this week when you come into the
office. She's one of our own majors too!
Have a great week (more to come later).