The New Graduate Student Orientation was held virtually on August 15, from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
8:30–9:45 am
- Welcome & Introduction/Professional Development
- Dixie L. Thompson, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
Katherine Trubee, Graduate Student Senate President
Ernest L. Brothers, Associate Dean of the Graduate School
9:50–10:20 am
- Plenary Session 1—UT Libraries
- Michelle Brannen, Head of Immersive Technologies and Spaces
10:25–10:55 am
- Breakout Session—Home Sweet Home: A Big Orange Intro
- Abby Sherman, Coordinator of Student Services, Graduate School
Courtney Gallagher, Coordinator of First-Year Recruitment, Office of Undergraduate Admissions - Breakout Session—Distance Education Resources and Support
- Josh Steele, Associate Vice Dean of Online Programs
Ginny Valentin, Executive Director Learner Services, EdPlus
11–11:30 am
- Plenary Session 2—Student Health Insurance
- Jaclyn Slack, Senior Account Manager, Hildreth Agency
11:35 am–12:05 pm
- Breakout Session—Title IX
- Laura Bryant, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
- Breakout Session—Getting Unstuck: Ombuds Services
- Lisa Yamagata-Lynch, University Ombudsperson
Duren Thompson, Educational Program Coordinator
12:05–12:30 pm
- Lunch
12:30–1:00 pm
- Plenary Session 3—Financial Aid
- Tim Woods, Associate Director, Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
1:05 pm–1:35 pm
- Breakout Session—Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT)
- Rose Parker, Assistant Director
Rosie Sasso, Teaching & Learning Technologies Support Manager
Rochelle Butler, Research Consultant
Rachael Stanley, Learning Technology Specialist - Breakout Session—Health and Wellness
- Matilene Osho, Assistant Director, Center for Health Education and Wellness
1:40–2:10 pm
- Plenary Session 4—Graduate Student Life
- Katherine Trubee, Graduate Student Senate President
Hannah Thompson, Graduate Student Senate Vice President
Bethany Parker, GSS Senator
Jeronimo Silva, GSS Senator
Dana Abu Haltam, GSS Senator
2:10–2:20 pm
- Closing Remarks