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Spring 2026 Convocation Week 

Registration
Employees should register for all Convocation Week sessions in PeopleSoft, using the Professional Development Event Registration Tile. If you have questions or need assistance, please email the Empirical Educator Center at empiricaled@lee.edu.

Attendance
Whenever possible, convocation events should be attended in person. Virtual options are intended for employees located at the Lee College Huntsville Center.

Sessions
Time Mon.
Jan. 5
Tue.
Jan. 6
Wed.
Jan. 7
Thu.
Jan. 8
Fri.
Jan. 9
7:30 a.m. 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Kick-Off Breakfast
- Dr. Villanueva
PAC lobby
8 a.m. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Student Travel Training
- Dr. Norris
- Kelli Forde Spiers,
- Thomas Quinn
McNulty-Haddick E55
8:30 a.m. 8:30-10 a.m.
Welcome-Back Address
- Dr. Villanueva
PAC

8:30-10 a.m.
ACUE Faculty Recognition
PAC
8:30-10 a.m.
Discurso de bienvenida
(En Español)

- Dr. Villanueva
McNulty-Haddick S01
8:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
English Colloquium
- Javier Ramirez
McNulty-Haddick S01
9 a.m. 9-11 a.m.
(Faculty)
Assessment Session A
- Dr. Walcerz
- Business Technology
- Computer Technology
- Industrial Studies
- Process Technology -
Technical Studies
McNulty-Haddick E55
9-11 a.m.
(Faculty)
Assessment Session C
- Dr. Walcerz
- English Humanities
- Social & Behavioral Science
- Visual & Performing Arts
McNulty-Haddick E55
9-10 a.m.
Learn Anytime, Anywhere: Free On-Demand PD
- Karen Guthmiller
- Teresa Lattier
Tucker Hall
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m. 10-11 a.m.
Professional Boundaries: The Key to Healthy Faculty-Student Relationships
- Sarah Cummings
McNulty-Haddick E51
10:30 a.m. 10:30-11 a.m.
Safety and Emergency Management Update
- Tom Quinn
PAC
11 a.m. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Academic Integrity Tools at Lee College: Ensuring Authentic Assessments
- Cassandra Bell
McNulty-Haddick E53
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
New Employee Orientation
- Nicole Tunmire
McNulty-Haddick S01
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
'What's new in Blackboard"
- Eric Gudmundson (Anthology)
- Cassandra Bell
McNulty-Haddick E53
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Red Folder Initiatives
- Dr. Rosemary Coffman
- The CARES Team
McNulty-Haddick E53
11:30 a.m. Doors will open at
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch
Gym
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m. 1-3 p.m.
(Faculty)
Asssessment Session B
- Dr. Walcerz
- PBS (Physical & Biological Sciences)
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Math
- Engineering
- Physics & Computer Science
McNulty-Haddick E55
1-3 p.m.
(Faculty)
Assessment Session D
- Dr. Walcerz
- Kinesiology
- Addiction Counseling
- Speech
- Language
- Teacher Education
- Learning Frameworks
McNulty-Haddick E55
1-2:30 p.m.
Faculty Update
- Dr. Norris
Tucker Hall
1-2 p.m.
Boost Your Score, Boost Student Access: Using Ally in Blackboard
- Jenise Gilbert
- Paula Lee
McNulty-Haddick E55
1:30 p.m. 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Staff Assembly
Covestro
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Let's Talk: Updates & Q&A with the President's Office
- Vanessa Cubides
Covestro
2 p.m.
2:30 p.m. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Faculty Assembly
Tucker Hall
3 p.m. 3:15-4 p.m.
Facilities Update
- Phillip Handley
McNulty-Haddick E55
3:30 p.m.
4 p.m. 4-7 p.m.
Spring Kick-Off
- Michael Pounds
Student Center
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m. 5:30-9 p.m.*
Adjunct Faculty Dinner and PD
- Dr. Norris
McNulty-Haddick SO1
*Instructional designers will be on hand to provide training on the Learning Management System & Simple Syllabus until 9 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7-9 p.m.

 

Color Key
Color KEY
All Employees Faculty Only Staff Only Admin Only English Faculty

Full Schedule

Mon., Jan. 5
Tue., Jan. 6
Wed., Jan. 7
Thu., Jan. 8
Fri., Jan. 9