Biology and Marine Biology

Department of Biology and Marine Biology

New Graduate Student Orientation

10:30-noon, Tuesday, August 19, 2014, Dobo Hall 1 03

10:30 Welcome and Introduction to the Department of Biology and Marine Biology
Steve Kinsey Graduate Coordinator
Tracie Chadwick, Administrative Associate/Graduate Program

10:35 Welcome from the Chair
Chris Finelli, Department Chair

10:50 Biology and Marine Biology Graduate Student Association
Clark Marino, Vice President of the Biology & Marine Biology Graduate Student Association (BioGSA)

11:00 Departmental Policies and Procedures I
Introduction to Office Staff
Tracie Chadwick, Administrative Associate/Graduate Program
Debbie Cronin, Administrative Associate/Travel
Lori Leitch, Administrative Associate/Purchasing
Kelly Northey, Receptionist
Carol Russell, Administrative Specialist

11:10 Departmental Policies and Procedures II
Payroll and Worker’s Compensation – Tracie Chadwick
Safety (handout included in new student packets)
Animal care and use (IACUC)
Insurance
TA Parking

11:30 Rights and Responsibilities
Course Registration
Office Space
Computers, E-mail, social networking
Departmental Seminars
Prospectus Symposium
Annual Report
Graduate Student Handbook

11:45 Graduate School Assistance
Fellowships and Teaching Awards (GSA, Department, Graduate School, and University)
Summer Research Fellowship (Graduate School and CMS)
Travel Awards (BioGSA, GSA and Graduate School)

11:35 Residency for Tuition Purposes

11:40 Teaching and Research Assistantships and Support
Leslie Moore, Lab Coordinator
TA Institute
Lab Coordinator leadership
Center for Teaching Excellence
Faculty Evaluation of Teaching

11:50 Photographs – Mark Gay, Laboratory Research Specialist

Noon Pizza Lunch