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Monday, August 17
 

9:00am CDT

Human Resources New Faculty and Staff Orientation
Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Morris Overview, Michael to speak, and Angie to go over Wellness. There will be a short break from 10:15am - 10:30am, orientation will resume afterwards. 
Speakers
JC

Jordan Cofer

VCAA, University of Minnesota Morris
MR

Michael Rodriguez

Chancellor, University of Minnesota Morris
RV

Robyn VanEps

Director, Human Resources, University of Minnesota Morris

AB

Angela Berlinger

Health Coach, University of Minnesota Morris
Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Science 1020

10:30am CDT

Supporting Student Success Panel
Monday August 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am CDT
A panel discussion for new faculty/employees on how to assist students in their success here at UMN Morris. 
Speakers
JP

Jessica Porwoll

Director, Student Success Center, University of Minnesota Morris

NS

Nick Skulan

Director, Office of the Registrar, University of Minnesota Morris
AV

Angela Vetsch

Director, Briggs Library, University of Minnesota Morris
DJ

Devon Johnson

Director, One Stop, University of Minnesota Morris
Monday August 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am CDT
Science 1020
 
Tuesday, August 18
 

11:30am CDT

FPDD - Keynote Extension - Discussing & Applying Instructional Practices
Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Dr. Kelly Collins will facilitate a gallery-style interactive workshop focused on centering intersectional First Generation voices/experiences. 

Keynote Extension: First Gen Gallery Walk & Design Workshop
This interactive workshop will center the voices and experiences of first-generation students, creating an engaging space to explore the dynamic strengths and diverse perspectives they bring to our learning communities. Participants will engage with a gallery of first-gen voices and perspectives to deepen their understanding and awareness of the first-gen scholar experience. Through interactive activities, participants will also explore how to design curricula, programs, and learning environments that recognize and build upon the assets and needs of first-generation students, staff, and faculty. 
Speakers
DK

Dr. Kelly Collins

Director, Office of Equity & Diversity (OED) Education Program, University of Minnesota

Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Science 1020

3:30pm CDT

FPDD - Faculty and Teaching Instructor Work Session
Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
Work session for instructional faculty only to discuss the Academic Calendar with the system aligned mission. 
Speakers
JC

Jordan Cofer

VCAA, University of Minnesota Morris
JG

Jennifer Goodnough

Associate Professor, Chemistry, University of MInnesota Morris

Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
Science 1020
 
Wednesday, August 19
 

9:00am CDT

New Employee & Faculty Orientation - Benefits
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Speakers
RV

Robyn VanEps

Director, Human Resources, University of Minnesota Morris

Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Science 1020

10:00am CDT

New Faculty Orientation Panel - Meet with Division Chairs
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Speakers
DO

Denise Odello

Division Chair of the Humanities, University of Minnesota Morris
PN

Peh Ng

Division Chair of Science & Mathematics, University of Minnesota Morris
HP

Heather Peters

Division Chair of the Social Sciences, University of Minnesota Morris
MP

Michelle Page

Division Chair of Education, University of Minnesota Morris
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Science 1020
 
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