Monday, August 19, 2024
This is the first day for collection of school supplies for K-12 students in Alamance County experiencing homelessness. Please support the education of young people in our county. This effort, which will continue through August 26, is co-sponsored by the SGA, the Staff Advisory Council, and the Office of The Dean of Students. More information about drop off procedures will be emailed to faculty and staff.
Events of Planning Week will begin in Elon University’s Alumni Memorial Gymnasium, Koury Athletic Center.
Timeline
8:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m. - Reception to Meet New Faculty and Staff and to Congratulate Elon Medallion Recipients - Community-wide event
Location: Concourse, Koury Athletic Center
Intended Audience: Open to all members of Elon University.
Greet colleagues, meet new faculty and staff, and congratulate Elon Medallion recipients.
9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. - Presentation of Elon Medallions and Named Professorships - Community-wide event
Location: Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Intended Audience: Open to all members of Elon University.
Presentation of Elon Medallions and Presentation of Named Professorships
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m. - The President’s Address - Community-wide event
Location: Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Intended Audience: Open to all members of Elon University.
President gives opening address to mark the official opening of school.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Opening Day Breakout Sessions - Community-wide event
Location: Various Locations
| Session | Location |
| HealthEU | Lakeside 212 |
| National Campus | Lakeside 213 |
| Election Year Engagement | Lakeside 214 |
| Artificial Intelligence | Global 103 |
| Mid-Point Review of Boldly Elon | Moseley 215 |
| Mentoring Next Steps | Sankey 308 |
| The Dynamic NCAA Environment and Setting a Strategic Course | McKinnon D |
Intended Audience: Open to all members of Elon University
Boldly Elon, our strategic plan for 2030, has set a course for a dynamic future for Elon University. Faculty and staff are invited to attend one of several break-out sessions to learn more about progress on initiatives within Boldly Elon, including HealthEU, Elon’s National Campus, Artificial Intelligence, Civic Engagement, Mentoring and Phoenix Athletics. Participants will be invited to offer feedback and reflections on these initiatives and other ideas to help our university continue its positive momentum and remain the nation’s best residential environment for engaged learning.
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - Community Picnic - Community-wide event
Location: Lakeside Patio (outside Lakeside Dining Hall); Moseley Student Center and McKinnon
Intended Audience: Open to all members of Elon University.
This picnic allows all members of the Elon University Community to gather for food and conversation. Picnic will begin at Lakeside Patio. Seating options also include the Moseley Student Center and McKinnon.
1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education
Location: Lindner 208
Intended Audience: Open to all faculty members.
Deans will meet with faculty in their college or school.
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Lakeside Meeting Rooms 212, 213, and 214
Intended Audience: Open to all faculty and staff members.
Deans will meet with faculty in their college or school.
1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: School of Communications
Location: Jane and Brian Williams Studio – McEwen 117
Intended Audience: Open to all faculty members.
Deans will meet with faculty in their college or school.
1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: School of Health Sciences
Location: Francis Center 178
Intended Audience: Open to all faculty and staff members.
Deans will meet with faculty in their college or school.
1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Meetings of Schools and College: Love School of Business Assembly
Location: LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business Center 101
Intended Audience: Full time LSB faculty.
Deans will meet with faculty in their college or school.
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Meet the New Dean: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Medallion Plaza
Intended Audience: Open to members of the College.
Please join us after the College faculty meeting to renew old acquaintances and forge new ones. Dean Hilton Kelly welcomes all members of the College faculty and staff to stop by and make introductions. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Rain location – Great Hall
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Preparing for Sessions on “Being an Engaged Student"
Location: Global Commons 301
Intended Audience: All faculty who will be leading Engaged Learning Sessions.
First-year and transfer students will meet in small groups, commonly referred to as “Engaged Learning Sessions,” on Monday, August 26, from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m. These short sessions are part of the First-Year Experience at Elon and intentionally occur at the pivot point from New Student Orientation to the first day of classes. The primary goal of the “Being an Engaged Student” sessions is to allow students to practice the kinds of academic discussions and activities they will encounter in our classes. This workshop will be co-led by the associate directors of CATL and the Core Curriculum, and you’ll receive information about both what we’re learning about first-year student engagement and ideas for preparing students to (re) engage with learning as they set out on their Elon journeys.
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Academic Council Standing Committee Chairs Meeting
Location: Lindner 206
Intended Audience: Open to chairs of 2024-25 Standing Committees
Chairs of 2024-25 Standing Committees will meet with Academic Council leaders and University Parliamentarians to discuss the chair’s roles and duties. Standing Committee Chairs are identified in the section of the Planning Week website titled “Directory”. “Directory”.
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Carpool Connections - Community-wide event
Location: Oak House
Intended Audience: Faculty and Staff working toward reducing their commuting carbon footprint
Drop by and join the Office of Sustainability at The Oak House for a networking event designed to help Elon University faculty and staff find carpooling partners. Enjoy a free beverage while meeting like-minded colleagues and working toward contributing to reducing your commuting carbon footprint!
5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. - Reception for New Faculty and Staff - invitation only
Location: The Inn at Elon
Intended Audience: Open to all new faculty and staff (name tags with green or blue dots) at Elon University. An email invitation to this event (asking for an RSVP) will be sent from the Office of the President to those new faculty and staff who are invited.
RSVP: Yes, see invitation.
President Book will welcome new faculty and staff at a reception at the Inn at Elon.