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<title>First-Year Experience &amp; New Faculty Orientation</title>
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<description>&lt;strong&gt;October 9, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;First Year Experience 9:00-10:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;New Faculty Training 10:30 –12:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Required for faculty appointed after January 1st, 2026) 
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Topics to be covered include:
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&lt;li&gt;Teaching Logistics and Strategies&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Guest Speakers: Professors of the Year&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Teaching Modalities &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Academic Freedom and Course Delivery &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Course Curriculum, Learning Outcomes&lt;/li&gt;
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<author>Joe Lucas</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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&lt;strong&gt;New Faculty Training 10:30 –12:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Teaching Logistics and Strategies&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Guest Speakers: Professors of the Year&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Teaching Modalities &lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Course Curriculum, Learning Outcomes&lt;/li&gt;
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<title>Advanced Tech Drop-in – Conway Campus</title>
<link>https://www.hgtc.edu/events/faculty-staff/hgtc-professional-development.html</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location: Bldg. 200, Room 213&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
October 7, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Drop in anytime between 1:00–3:00 PM for a personalized, hands-on exploration of classroom technology. This informal session is designed to give you time to practice using instructional tools, observe the use of an interactive board, and brainstorm ideas for incorporating technology into your courses. Whether you have specific questions or simply want to explore new possibilities, stop by at your convenience and learn at your own pace.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<author>Joe Lucas</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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October 7, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm&lt;/p&gt;
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