Teaching and Learning Support Services
New Faculty & Staff Orientation
The New Faculty & Staff Orientation is designed to
introduce KCTCS faculty and staff to the vision,
values, and processes that support the System's
overarching mission to become the nation's best
comprehensive community and technical college
by the year 2020.
PURPOSE/GOAL OF THE PROGRAM
The orientation will introduce a variety of programs and
resources that are available to KCTCS organizational
members who wish to have a better understanding of the
system goals and priorities. Topics include, but are not
limited to the following:
1. The Strategic Planning Process
2. New Horizons Initiatives
Strategies for Teaching Excellence and
Professionalism (STEP)
Awards of Excellence
Presidents Leadership Seminar
The Learning Organization (The Learning College
concept)
3. System Resources
Public Relations
Community and Economic Development
POD Initiatives
4. Human Resource
Issues
Benefits
Resources
WHEN ITS HELD
January - List of F/S to System
POD Office
February - Registration Open
April - Registration Closed
May - Faculty/Staff Orientation
November - Notice to Colleges
December - HR Compiles New F/S List
WHO SHOULD APPLY
All faculty and staff with at least one year of employment
within KCTCS
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
Selection determined by employment lists from HR and
final approval by the college leadership team.
PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS
N/A
COST TO INDIVIDUAL/INSTITUTION:
Funded by System Office POD non-recurring funds.
WHO TO CONTACT:
College HR coordinator
College POD coordinator
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