Office of Faculty Development and Diversity

Upcoming Events

August 28, 2008

New Faculty Orientation

 

1021 CEPSCER, 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

This day long orientation introduces new faculty members to a number of key offices and personnel at Columbia University. From Sponsored Projects Administration and Finance to panels of Junior Faculty, the orientation program is filled with important information to insure a successful experience at the school of engineering.

September 10, 2008

Welcome Back Reception for Faculty

Featuring Interim Dean Gerald Navratil

Carleton Lounge, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

An informal networking event, where old friends can reconnect and the new faculty will be introduced. Please join Dean Navratil in welcoming you back to campus.

December 3-5, 2008

The Future of Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education

 

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

This conference responds to the urgent need for effective and lawful ways to advance diversity and opportunity by increasing access and participation for those currently marginalized from high quality higher education. It will focus on how to sustain institutional change, develop institutional collaborations, and leverage networks. The work presented at the conference will highlight transformative leadership, strategies that develop opportunity and knowledge networks, and programs and practices that enable colleges and universities to reconnect merit to their mission of building capacity, advancing knowledge and addressing pressing social problems.

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