2009-10 Preceptor Workshops
Preceptor Workshops are opportunities for current preceptors and faculty who are considering teaching a preceptorial to gather informally to discuss topics of particular relevance to the first-year college student experience. These workshops aim to equip preceptors with knowledge and resources to both teach and mentor these important introductory courses in USD’s liberal arts undergraduate program. Preceptors need to register for workshops.
Friday, August 28
Getting Started with Your Preceptorial
12:00 - 2:00pm, Lunch provided
Location: KIPJ, Rooms ABCD register here
This workshop will provide Preceptors with information about the goals of USD's First Year Experience in general and the Preceptorial program in particular. Overall, the workshop will offer practical guidance on how to manage the first Preceptorial meeting at 10:15 a.m. on September 1, including tips on using Banner to interpret student files. Representatives from campus offices offering support particular to first year students will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.
Thursday, September 17 12:15-2:15 or Friday, September 18 3-5 pm
MapWorks: "Making Achievement Possible"
Serra 156A (both sessions) register here
Stephanie Bernasconi, Assistant Director of Student Learning Initiatives, and campus coordinator for MAP Works software will provide hands-on instruction to guide preceptors on how to report and attain important information on student retention indicators. Jim Gump, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Merrick Marino, Assistant Vice President for Student Learning Initiaives will provide backgrond and rationale for this new initiative.
Wednesday, October 21
Developmental Advising
11:30 am - 1:30 pm in
Kroc IPJ H & I
Del Dickson, Professor of Political Science and veteran preceptor will provide best practices for advising and mentoring undergraduate students for a USD liberal arts education.
Thursday, February 4
Preceptorial Basics
12:15-1:15 pm, Lunch provided
Location: Location: Kroc IPJ K
Preceptorial courses began at USD in 1973 to address rising student attrition. The program was an immediate success and was expanded as first year class sizes increased. The goals of providing effective academic advising to first year students, introducing students to the university’s intellectual atmosphere, academic program planning, and establishing early and continuing communication between students and their advisors have continued. Additional resources were established in recent years to help foster an integrative learning approach and support the special role of preceptor. In this workshop, Dr. Jim Gump, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences will:
- Provide an overview of preceptorial program
- Explain the nature and extent of the commitment to teach a preceptorial
- Offer tips and tools for the academic advisor
- Clarify the Preceptorial Assistant student mentor positions
- Detail compensation for serving as a preceptor
Looking Forward to Fall '10
This session offers updates and program changes for the 2009-10 preceptorial program as well as online resources for preceptors. Preceptors may choose either of two sessions:
Thursday, April 22
12:15 - 2:15 pm, Lunch provided
Location: TBD register here
or
Friday, April 23
3:00 - 5:00pm, Appetizers provided.
Location: TBD register here
Friday, April 30
Preceptor and PA Reception
3:00 - 4:30pm, Appetizers and Refreshments provided
Location: TBD register here
PA Workshops
Workshops for Preceptorial Assistants are available through the Office of Student Learning Initiatives
For further information contact: Dr. Jim Gump
