Parsons faculty handbook

Yalin Chen Senior Lecturer in Chinese. Katherine Clemans Lecturer in Psychology. Rosetta Marantz Cohen Myra M. John M. Allen Curran William R. Professor Emeritus of Geology. Thomas S. Derr Jr. Professor Emeritus of Religion and Biblical Literature. Peter A. Gregory de Wet Assistant Professor of Geosciences. Sandra Digruber Lecturer in German Studies. Karl Paul Donfried Elizabeth A. Robert Dorit Professor of Biological Sciences.

Kristen Dorsey Assistant Professor of Engineering. Lois Dubin Professor of Religion. Kenan, Jr. Brent Durbin Associate Professor of Government. Nalini Easwar Professor Emerita of Physics. Scott Edmands Ph. Laboratory Instructor in Biochemistry and Chemistry. Suzan Edwards L. Clark Seelye Professor Emerita of Astronomy. Glenn Ellis Professor of Engineering. Molly Falsetti-Yu Lecturer in Spanish.

Gary Felder Professor of Physics. Craig Felton Professor Emeritus of Art. George Fleck Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. Tara Franklin Lecturer in Theatre. Randy O. Martine Gantrel Professor of French Studies. Huizi Gao Lecturer in Chinese. Randi L. Daniel Gardner Dwight W.

Morrow Professor Emeritus of History. Jay L. Paula J. Giddings Elizabeth A. Woodson Professor Emerita of Africana Studies.

Sergey Glebov Associate Professor of History. Bosiljka Glumac Dwight W. Morrow Professor of Geosciences. Howard J. Gold Professor of Government. Steven M. David Gorin Associate Professor of Chemistry. Jonathan Gosnell Professor of French Studies. Suzanne Z. Kiki Gounaridou Professor of Theatre. Yael Granot Assistant Professor of Psychology.

Naima Green Harnish Visiting Artist. Alicia M. Grubb Assistant Professor of Computer Science. Jennifer Guglielmo Associate Professor of History. Yanlong Guo Assistant Professor of Art. Lemuel Gurtowsky Collaborative Pianist. Maria Estela Harretche Professor of Spanish. Angie Hauser Associate Professor of Dance. Bruce Hawkins Professor Emeritus of Physics. Alice Hearst Professor of Government. Theresa Helke Lecturer in Philosophy.

John Hellweg Professor Emeritus of Theatre. James Henle Myra M. Colin Hoag Assistant Professor of Anthropology. Elizabeth Hopkins Professor Emerita of Anthropology. Pinky Hota Assistant Professor of Anthropology. Nicholas Howe Professor of Computer Science. Sam Intrator Elizabeth A. It is available for download in the Related Links section of their website. Faculty members may be eligible for university benefits.

For more information and to inquire about eligibility, visit newschool. School-Based Fund. The Parsons school-based fund supports proposals from full-time faculty that generally advance the academic reputation and culture of the school by supporting faculty-driven research, curricular initiatives, public programs, scholarship, and creative practice.

There are two rounds of applications for a given academic year. Round 1 generally takes place in the spring prior to the award year, and round 2 takes place in November for the remainder of the award year. Cross-School Fund. The Parsons cross-school fund supports proposals that address Parsons-wide priorities. The purpose of these funds is to bring together full-time faculty from across schools to advance the academic reputation and culture of Parsons by supporting faculty-driven research, to include curricular initiatives, public programs, scholarship, and creative practice.

These funds can also be used to strengthen teaching practices and curriculum development. All funds are expendable per University Policies on Business and Travel Expenses ; unused funds in any given year cannot be carried forward to the following fiscal year. Student Research Assistant Fund. A pool of funding has been created to provide support for faculty research and projects through the engagement of student research assistants.

These funds can be used to hire New School—registered students as assistants for projects directly relevant to faculty members' research, creative activity, or professional development. On-line applications are generally available in early April for the following academic year. The application process happens only once a year.

Resources and information to support faculty teaching and learning can be found on the Faculty Center for Innovation, Collaboration, and Support website. The website also includes a calendar with information on upcoming faculty development workshops. Part-time faculty may be interested in taking a class at the university.

For questions regarding instructional resources, contact Kelly Grossi at grossik newschool. For questions about full-faculty faculty status or employment, contact Soo Chon at chons1 newschool. For questions about part-time faculty status or employment, contact the part-time faculty manager for your school:.

Art, Media, and Technology Yasi Ghanbari ghanbary newschool. Constructed Environments Meg Kissel kisselm newschool. Design Strategies Meg Kissel kisselm newschool. To apply to any of our undergraduate programs except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs complete and submit the Common App online.

Attend New Faculty Orientation and Review Resources Before the start of the fall and spring semesters, the university hosts a required orientation for all newly hired or rehired part-time faculty members.

Access Your Email All faculty, staff, and students have an newschool. Access HR Services via MyDay MyDay , a cloud-based system that provides key Human Resources services, supports New School employees by providing data in real time, allowing for quick access to reliable information.

Complete Tutorials Faculty are asked to complete the tutorials described below. Submit Your Syllabus In addition to providing a copy to students by the first day of class, you are expected to post your syllabus to Canvas and to provide a final digital copy here by the end of the first week of classes. Visit my. Your Current Faculty Page To view your current faculty page, visit the Parsons Faculty page and select your name from the list. Access Page To update your bio and related information, such as research interests and portfolio, visit the University Faculty Bio Manager.

Log-In Credentials Your log-in credentials consist of your username such as ParsJ and the password associated with your New School username. Alternatively there is an alternate method of accessing the Faculty Bio Manager Enter your email address in the Email field. Photos The photo associated with your faculty profile page is the photo of you that appears in the university directory. Course Information You can find key course information, including the published course description, in the University Course Catalog.

Course Materials and Costs Please be mindful of the cost of materials associated with coursework, especially given the varied economic backgrounds of our students. Classroom Assignments You may confirm your classroom assignment via the course catalog or my. Supporting Students With Disabilities You may wish to review these materials available through the The Faculty Center for Innovation, Collaboration, and Support pertaining to accessibility and these provided by the Office for Students with Disabilities.

Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Creative Cloud is available for on-campus use in all computer labs and in all faculty and staff offices.

Art Collection The university art collection , now grown to approximately 2, postwar and contemporary works of art installed throughout campus, includes examples in almost all media by some of the most innovative and creative artists of our time. Canvas — Learning Management System Canvas provides secure spaces for posting readings and other documents, holding class discussions, collecting and grading assignments, etc. Computer Labs Information Technology provides various technology labs across campus.

Distributed Education Distributed Education supports all university faculty and academic programs in offering online coursework that matches the high level of engagement that exists in on-campus classes. Excursions and Field Trips You can arrange for a class to go on a field trip if you feel that it would enrich the classroom experience. Fabric Donations Please contact the manager for the School of Fashion regarding fabric donations and inquiries.

Guide to Teaching and Learning The University Guide to Teaching and Learning has resources on designing and delivering in-person, online and blended courses.

Guest Speakers, Lecturers, and Critics If you wish to invite a guest speaker to your class, please discuss your intentions with your coordinator or program director. Laptop Requirements BFA Students Only Please ensure that students have entered the Parsons undergraduate first year with a computer capable of running the demanding Creative Cloud applications that we require. Learning Portfolio The Parsons undergraduate curriculum was designed with the expectation that the Learning Portfolio would be integrated into students' education and provide a place to reflect on the varied experiences at the university.

Libraries and E-Reserves The University Library provides essential services for faculty including reserves , in-class research instruction , and purchases of recommended material. LinkedIn Learning Formerly Lynda. Printing and Print Credits Both faculty and students receive print credit each year that they can use at the various print facilities on campus. The Making Center and Parsons Academic Resources The Making Center is a constellation of shops, labs, and open workspaces that are situated across The New School to allow students to express their ideas in a variety of materials and methods.

Class Rosters There may be some fluctuation in the first two weeks of class, so please be sure to check your roster before class via my. If there are discrepancies, please follow this procedure: Use Starfish to report any students on your roster who are absent. Their advisors will be able to track this and follow up. For students that appear in your class but are NOT on your roster, please email Advising.

In-class support is available during all periods of scheduled classes. If you wish to use a whiteboard during class, we suggest that you bring your own whiteboard markers. Equipment You can use the Equipment Center resource to check out technology for one-time instructional use rather than repeated reservations. Room Change Requests If your assigned classroom does not meet the needs of the curriculum, please contact your school's manager of Course Planning.

Establish Grading and Assessment Criteria Your syllabus should clearly articulate the course's learning outcomes and the criteria against which you will evaluate students, including your standards for active participation and attendance. Mid-Semester Evaluations Each semester, you should plan to conduct mid-semester evaluations of your students.

Faculty may choose one of the following methods to communicate this information to students: Meeting with students in person Posting students' standing privately in Canvas Using Starfish, the Student Success Network to alert students and advisors Emailing students directly using New School email accounts Completing written evaluations using a mid-semester evaluation template It is recommended that if you elect to meet with a student in person, any reports of unsatisfactory performance be documented in writing and shared with the student's advisor using Starfish, the Student Success Network.

Preparing to Grade As the end of term nears, please log in to my. If the name of a credit student does not appear on your grade roster, that student is not properly registered. Advise the student to contact their advisor immediately.

Review your roster and confirm the attendance is up-to-date and accurate before the end of the term. Submitting Final Grades As you know, timely submission of grades is a priority. Appointment Letters Appointment letters are generated and distributed through MyDay in accordance with the calendar outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement between the university and Local Attendance for Part-Time Faculty Faculty should stay home if they feel unwell.

Lateness All faculty members are expected to arrive on time, as scheduled by the university, to begin teaching their classes. Leaves of Absence Faculty members may be eligible to apply for a leave of absence during the school year. Multi-year Appointments Information about the process related to multi-year appointments can be found on the Provost website. Observations and Evaluations Part-time faculty members are to be observed during class time at regular intervals by a full-time faculty member in their school.

Payroll Part-time faculty are paid once per month, on the last Friday of the month. Professional Development Parsons encourages and supports the professional development of part-time faculty. Full-Time Faculty Searches Over the past decade, Parsons has built its full-time faculty to include more than designers, scholars, and artists. Advising To help students reach their educational goals and progress in their academic programs, the Parsons Academic Advising staff provides clear, consistent information about programs, policies, and procedures to undergraduates and graduates.

Student Health Services Student Health Services provides medical care, psychological services, and preventive education for students across The New School. Additional Resources. Student Health Services www. Considers public health practitioners' role in addressing racism. IMMUN Introduction to Immunology 4 General properties of immune responses; cells and tissues of immune system; lymphocyte activation and specificity; effector mechanisms; immunity to microbes; immunodeficiency and AIDS; autoimmune diseases; transplantation.

Students must have completed a baccalaureate degree in a biological specialty and be conversant with molecular genetics. Topics include: hematopoiesis, antigen receptor structure, lymphocyte development, antigen presentation, and cytokines. However, students interested in this option should talk to the instructor of Advanced Immunology and Pabio students who have previously taken this course to ensure that their background is adequate. There have been some years in which Pabio students with immunology backgrounds have found that this course is at too advanced a level to be appropriate for them.

Thus, this option should be carefully explored by interested students on a case-by-case basis. Prior to the oral examination, the student must provide at least two weeks before their exam a copy of their dissertation proposal to their supervisory committee members.

It is written in a format similar to an NIH research proposal. Include succinct explanation of the hypothesis to be tested and the objectives and methods to be used. Please visit the Graduate School website for dissertation guidelines and submission information. Summary of University requirements for a doctoral degree.

Summary of University requirements for a master's degree. Graduate School memoranda. Compact Between Biomedical Graduate Students and Their Research Advisors : This is a good document to use for a discussion about expectations between you and your mentor. Mentoring Guide for Students and Faculty : Two guides written by the Graduate School to use in establishing a mentoring relationship.

Mentor Memos from the Graduate School : There are a couple of memos about approaching new mentors and how to set up successful mentoring relationships. How to Pick a Graduate Advisor : A guide for young scientists on how to select an advisor. Department of Global Health. Menu About Us. PhD in Pathobiology. Pathobiology Student Handbook The Pathobiology Student Handbook is available to assist students in answering some of the basic questions regarding the graduate program and administrative services.

Responsibilities: Review and recommendation of revisions of the requirements for admission into the PhD and MS programs including out-of-cycle applications and those for transfer from other programs and from the MS to the PhD program. The development and distribution of informational materials to advertise the graduate program. Oversight of the application process including revision of application packet materials.

Operation of the process of reviewing applications for admission. The Committee is responsible for the annual Graduate Research Symposium. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call or click here. Create The Future. Join Us. View Jobs. Find a Parsons job near you.

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