Fall 25 Adjunct Orientation

Meeting Notes (AI Generated)

The meeting focused on enhancing educational practices and resources at Rowan University while discussing key policies, support systems, and future transitions in assessment management.

• The College of Education aims to prepare reflective practitioners for educational transformation and equitable opportunities.
• Rowan University aspires to achieve R1 research institution status, enhancing its prestige and funding.
• The meeting covers the mission, conceptual framework, hiring paperwork, and student support resources.
• Faculty must acknowledge contracts and class lists to ensure student financial aid eligibility.
• Resources like the Learning Resource Center and Canvas platform are available for faculty and students.
• Communication channels include program coordinators, department chairs, and administrative staff for support.
• Discussed assessment policies and the importance of clearly outlining evaluation methods in syllabi.
• Emphasized using rubrics and scoring guides for student assessments and program improvement.
• Introduced TK 20 as the data management system for key assessments and accreditation purposes.
• Announced transition from TK 20 to a new system, Student Learning and Licensure, in future academic years.
• Highlighted the significance of using Rowan email for communication and adhering to academic integrity policies.

Action Items

• Attendees are to sign in the chat for attendance record.
• If attendees do not receive their contracts by September 7, they should email Angela Stewart for an update.
• Participants are encouraged to reach out to their department chairs if they have unresolved issues with students.
• Attendees should acknowledge their contracts in the self-service banner once received to ensure payment.
• Faculty must complete class list verification by mid-semester to avoid financial aid issues for students.
• Each faculty member is required to submit a syllabus for each course within the first week of the semester.
• Angela Stewart will provide a template for syllabi and a link to the parking pass in the chat.
• Faculty should plan on completing the Rowan Success Network midpoint evaluation when prompted.
• Faculty are encouraged to check out and utilize resources from the Learning Resource Center (LRC) and Campbell Library.
• Awenowicz will ensure that a guide for students regarding TK 20 is put online.
• Awenowicz will follow up on the scheduling of observations and student evaluations in IDEA.
• Awenowicz will send a link for the Concur training and include it in the PowerPoint presentation.