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CISER Scholar Orientation Schedule
January 12-13, 2015
MONDAY 12th
Biology 12
10:00 am
Orientation Introductions, BIOL 12
 Welcome, New Scholar self-introductions
Names (Scholar and Mentor), Major, department, campus, main focus of research, home
town, hobbies, something unexpected, etc.)
 Undergraduate Research Program Overview
Julie Isom
12:00 am
All Scholar Luncheon with Q&A and Scholar Senior Say
2:00 pm
Ethics Skits Assignments and Planning
“On Being a Scientist”
SSO Officers
3:00 pm
Skit Practice
All Scholars
4:00
Break
All Scholars
6:00
Ride the CISER Van, Biology Loading Dock
(Sign up with Angel)
All Scholars
6:30
Scholar Social at Main Event
All Scholars
TUESDAY 13th
Biology 106
10:00 am
Environmental and Human Safety
Jared Martin
11:00 am
TTU Library Training
Jessica Simpson
12:00 pm
Scholar Alum Panel Luncheon,
Alumni Scholars
“The Prospect before You: Making the Most of Your Undergraduate Research Experience
and Beyond; Reasonable and Unreasonable Expectations”
1:00
Ethics Skit Practice
All Scholars
2:00 pm
Ethics Training
Dr. Marianne Evola
3:00 pm
Ethics Skits Presentations by Scholars &
(Reception Following in the Biology Atrium)
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All Scholars
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Scholar Orientation Objectives
1. Briefing on the CISER Science Education Program history, leadership, etc.
2. Program policies, procedures and resources/opportunities training
3. Getting to know and learn from your peer Scholars and CISER Directors
4. SSO and Scholar Events Discussion - You are expected to be an SSO member in
good standing and attend all events unless you have an approved course or personal
conflict. Event details are found at www.ciser.ttu.edu and via SSO weekly
email/Facebook communications. RSVP on time per instructions (Outlook email,
Facebook, email) and include any conflicts relative to upcoming events on the
Scholar calendar or program communications (Scholar Orientation, Scholar
Research Retreat, Scholar Research Forum, etc.)
5. Mentor selection training
6. The Code of Student Conduct outlines behavioral standards developed by the
University community for students and student organizations and the related
procedures for addressing misconduct. Students and student organizations are
responsible for actions that constitute misconduct and violate the Code of Student
Conduct. We expect students to maintain high levels of civility at all times,
particularly displaying respect for the opinions of others.
More information about this topic is available on-line at
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/dos/handbook/
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