All faculty members are encouraged to attend Loma Linda University’s annual faculty colloquium Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Centennial Complex from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Interested faculty should RSVP by email to provost@llu.edu as soon as possible.
The entire day is devoted to “The Loma Linda Experience.” Separated into two sessions, morning and afternoon, the colloquium will also include a faculty luncheon served at noon.
“The faculty colloquium is the one time each year that the entire faculty are invited to come together and discuss issues that challenge and unite our campus,” says Ron Carter, PhD, provost of Loma Linda University. “This year’s topics go to the heart of who we are as an institution and what we want to become. We will explore the philosophical roots and apply them to our desire to grow.”
The morning session will feature updates on legal issues that relate directly to Loma Linda University as a faith-based institution. This valuable information is beneficial to all faculty members as they carry out their daily responsibilities on campus, covering topics such as unconscious bias and inter-professional education.
In addition to delicious food and camaraderie at the luncheon, attending faculty will be present for an award ceremony featuring the Richard Winn Accreditation Award and the recognition of University Faculty Council leadership and their service to the faculty.
The afternoon session will provide a change of pace for attendees with a panel discussion concentrated on the topic “What I wish I knew about LLU before coming to LLU.”
Speakers Ted Levterov, PhD, director, Ellen G. White Estate – Loma Linda University Health branch office; Jon Paulien, PhD, dean of LLU School of Religion; and Randy Roberts, DMin, vice president for spiritual life and mission, will share their perspectives pertaining to the spiritual aspect of Loma Linda University Health during the afternoon session.