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Welcome to The University of Iowa Department of Health and Human Physiology Graduate Program!

To help you prepare for your graduate and professional studies and settle into the Iowa City area, the department of Health and Human Physiology, in partnership with UI Graduate College and Center for Teaching, host a series of Graduate and Professional Student Orientation sessions on Tuesday, August 20 - Friday, August 23, 2024. As you transition into graduate school life, HHP is here to help. You can reach us at:

Schedule of events
* attendance for special sessions offered Thursday and Friday are mandatory for TAs assigned to the corresponding course. Both new and returning TAs are expected to attend these sessions unless your program's DGS has communicated otherwise.
Tuesday 8/20 (2-4:30pm) – Health & Human Physiology New Student Orientation
1:30 pmRegistration/HR Lobby, Iowa Bioscience Innovation Facility (IBIF)
2:00 pmWelcome and Greetings

Dr. Gary Pierce, Professor and Departmental Executive Officer (DEO)

Dr. Kara Whitaker, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies

100B IBIF
2:10 pmStudent IntroductionsDr. Kara Whitaker 
2:20 pmFaculty & Staff Introductions

Justin Kahler, HHP Dept Administrator

HHP Tenure Track faculty will each present overview of their research

 
2:50 pmAdministrative PoliciesJustin Kahler 
3:00 pmHHP Graduate Program ‘Nuts and Bolts’Dr. Kara Whitaker 
3:25 pmQ&A  
3:40-4:10 pmHHP Graduate Student ProfessionalismCharlie Jedlicka, Assistant Professor of Instruction100B IBIF
4:10-4:30 pmGraduate Student Organization Panel & Informal Discussion

Kristen Davis and Emma Somers, HHP Graduate Student Organization

 

100B IBIF
Wednesday 8/21 (10am-2:30pm, 4-6pm) – Graduate and Professional Student Orientation
10:00-11:00 amWelcome & Student PanelsUI Graduate College, Dean & Student PanelsRegistration required for Zoom links
11:00 am-12:50 pmInformational SessionsUI Graduate CollegeRegistration required for Zoom links
1:00-2:30 pmBenefits, Billing & Payroll: 101UI Graduate CollegeRegistration required for Zoom links
4:00-6:00 pmEngagement & Resource FairUI Graduate College, Community Partners & Campus ResourcesMain Lounge, Iowa Memorial Union
Thursday 8/22 (9am-12:00pm, 1-5pm) – New Teaching Assistant Orientation
9:00 amWelcomeUI Center for TeachingRegistration required for Zoom links
9:10 amIntroduction to the Role of TAUI Center for TeachingRegistration required for Zoom links
10:00 amGraduate Student-Facilitated Session 1UI Center for TeachingRegistration required for Zoom links
11:00 amGraduate Student-Facilitated Session 2UI Center for TeachingRegistration required for Zoom links
12:00 pmWrap-up and EvaluationsUI Center for TeachingRegistration required for Zoom links
1:00-3:00 pmTeaching TR – special session for new CL TA onlyEmily Mozena, Professor of Instruction424 Field House
1:00-3:00 pmTeaching HHP:1310 – special sessionAaron Schneider, Assistant Professor of Instruction106 Field House
1:00-3:00 pmTeaching HHP:3115 – special sessionDr. Ray Fagenbaum, Professor of Instruction440 Field House
3:00-5:00 pmTeaching HHP:1110 – special sessionDr. Kelli Taeger, Associate Professor of Instruction440 Field House
3:00-5:00 pmTeaching HHP:2200 – special session

Amy Fletcher, Associate Professor of Instruction

Megan Lewey, Assistant Professor of Instruction

E101A Field House
Friday 8/23 (12pm-2:00pm, 3-5:30pm)

* Teaching assistants and postdoctoral scholars must complete an approved harassment prevention (HP) course within two months of hire, preferably before entering the classroom, and shall renew their training every three years.  Registration for in-person session MUST REGISTER with lauren-hudachek@uiowa.edu NO LATER THAN AUGUST 14.

**As you begin your employment journey, you are required to complete the federal Form I-9 within three business days of your first day at work. Registration for in-person session MUST REGISTER with lauren-hudachek@uiowa.edu NO LATER THAN AUGUST 14.

10:00 am-11:30 amSexual Harassment Training *see note aboveCatherine Moore, CLAS Dean’s Office140 Schaeffer Hall
11:30 am-12:00 pmI-9 Forms **see note aboveMerry Aamodt, Senior HR Specialist21 Schaeffer Hall
12:00-2:00 pmTeaching HHP:2350 – special sessionDr. Clay Peterson, Associate Professor of Instruction462 Field House
12:00-2:00 pmTeaching HHP:3550 – special sessionCharlie Jedlicka, Assistant Professor of Instruction106 Field House
12:00-2:00 pmChild Life – Breakout SessionEmily Mozena, Professor of Instruction, Director of Graduate Studies - Child Life, Director of Undergraduate Studies - Therapeutic Recreation 402 Field House
12:30-1:15 pmSport and Recreation Management – Breakout SessionDaniel Matheson, Professor of Instruction and Director, Sport and Recreation Management Program (B.S./M.A), Adjunct Faculty, College of LawE220 Field House
1:15-3:00 pmTeaching SRM:1060 – special session for new SRM TA onlyPacky Moran, Assistant Professor of InstructionE220 Field House
3:00 pmHHP Social

Welcome back to campus!

All graduate students are invited to join HHP, CL, and SRM Faculty & Staff for the annual kickoff to fall social.

Kinnick & Carver Room,

1st Floor

The Courtyard by Marriott

901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City