Faculty Important Dates to Remember, 2012-2013* (printable version)
*Please also see the Registrar's Calendar at: http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/registrar/faculty
*Please also see Chaplain's Office Calendar of Religious Holy Days, at: http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/chaplain/calendar
Materials are due by 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Please refer to the Faculty News Digest for materials relevant to current and upcoming deadlines. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
| SPRING and SUMMER 2013 | |
| JANUARY | |
| 1 | Grades for Fall semester due in Registrar's Office by 12:00 NOON |
| 18 | Departments receive schedule materials from Registrar's Office |
| 21 | First day of classes, spring semester |
| 25 | 499 (MAP) applications for students off-campus the previous semester or who are continuing a 499 (MAP) |
| 25 | SFS Proposals due in Dean's Office |
| 28 | Fall 2012 499 (MAP) / 299 Reports due from faculty |
| FEBRUARY | |
| 1 | Summer CSFS 499 MAP funding requests due from faculty |
| X |
Election occurring between first and second February Faculty Meetings: - Division chair (SCI: Even years; SST & HUM: Odd years) - 2 year term |
| 1 | Department Chairs submit new course proposals and course changes to Division Chair |
| 4 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| 4 | Spring Faculty-Faculty Tutorial, Course-Related Field Trip, Teaching and Learning Discussion Groups, and Faculty Weekend Seminar applications due (ISC/ASO Deans Office) |
| 4 | On-campus Summer Workshop proposals due (ISC/ASO Deans Office) |
| 8 | Nominations for Alumni Scholars Program (R. Wolf) |
| 8 | Div. Chairs notify Registrar of new course proposals and course changes for course schedule |
| 11 | Division Meeting, Noon (Humanities: ARH 302) |
| 11 | Division Meeting, Noon (Science: SCI 2022) |
| 11 | Division Meeting, Noon (Social Studies: ARH 102) |
| 11 | Department Chairs submit special topic proposals to Registrar's Office |
| 13 | Spring Interim Review Dossiers due (from Dept. Chairs) in Dean's Office |
| 15 | Curricular Development proposals due (ISC/ASO) |
| 15 | Faculty Travel requests for professional meetings relating to teaching due (ISC/ASO) |
| 15 | Proposals for workshops, courses, and seminars to develop new teaching competencies due (ISC/ASO) |
| 15 | Faculty Travel requests for additional professional meetings due (third deadline) |
| 15 | Summer CSFS faculty research/scholarship grant requests due |
| 18 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| X |
Election of At-Large member of Executive Council and At-Large member of Personnel Committee: 2 year term (At second February Faculty Meeting) Election of Department Chair for each department: 1 year term with understanding that a second year of service will normally follow. (After second February Faculty Meeting and before spring break.) |
| 21 | CFD Fellow Proposals due in Dean's Office |
| 27 | Department Chairs submit 2013-14 schedule to Registrar's Office |
| MARCH | |
| 4 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| 6 | Spring Complete Review Dossiers due (from Dept. Chairs) in Dean's Office |
| 6 | Promotion to Professor Review Dossiers due (from Dept. Chairs) in Dean's Office |
| 11 | Division Meeting, Noon (Humanities: ARH 302) |
| 11 | Division Meeting, Noon (Science: SCI 2022) |
| 11 | Division Meeting, Noon (Social Studies: ARH 102) |
| 15-April 1 | Spring Break |
| 21 | Deadline to apply for a Fall 2013 Writing Mentor (J. Carl) |
| 25 | Departments/Concentrations receive schedule from Registrar's Office to proof |
| APRIL | |
| 1 | Tenure-track staffing proposals for searches in 2013-14 due in Dean's Office |
| 1 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 Election of Chair and members of FOC: 1 year term. (At first faculty meeting following spring break.) |
| 1 | Summer Faculty-Faculty Tutorial and Off-Campus Summer Study/Workshop applications due (ISC/ASO Deans Office) |
| 3 | Proposals for workshops, courses, and seminars to develop new teaching competencies due (ISC/ASO) |
| 3 | Faculty Travel requests for professional meetings relating to teaching due (ISC/ASO) |
| 3 | Summer Curricular Development proposals due (ISC/ASO Deans Office) |
| 3 | Department Chairs submit final corrections of schedule to Registrar's Office |
| 8 | Division Meeting, Noon (Humanities: ARH 302) |
| 8 | Division Meeting, Noon (Science: SCI 2022) |
| 8 | Division Meeting, Noon (Social Studies: ARH 102) |
| 8 | Preregistration materials distributed |
| 15 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| 15-25 | Pre-registration for Fall Classes |
| 29 | Final student applications for fall 297, 299, 387, 397, 399, 499 (MAP) independent study (Registrar) |
| MAY | |
| 1 | Faculty Travel requests for additional professional meetings due (fourth deadline) |
| 1 | Academic Equipment Requests due (from Dept. Chairs) |
| 6 |
Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 Election of members of faculty committees, and, if appropriate year, College Marshal, 3 yr. term (FOC to present nominations at a regular faculty meeting in May) |
| 6 | Summer 499 (MAP) Application Part A due to Registrar's Office (from students) |
| 10 | Last Day of Classes |
| 13 | Division Meeting, Noon (Humanities: ARH 302) (tentative) |
| 13 | Division Meeting, Noon (Science: SCI 2022) (tentative) |
| 13 | Division Meeting, Noon (Social Studies: ARH 102) (tentative) |
| 13-17 | Final Exam Week |
| 18 | Grades for Seniors due in Registrar's Office by 12:00 NOON |
| 20 | Commencement, 10:00 AM |
| 28 | Grades for Spring semester due in Registrar's Office by 12:00 NOON |
| JUNE | |
| 3 | Final student applications for summer research 299, 399, 499 (MAP, Part B) due (Registrar) |
| 28 | Spring 2012 499 (MAP) / 299 Reports due from faculty |
| JULY | |
| 1 | Faculty Activity Report for 2012-13 due (Sedona) |
| 1 | Senior Faculty Status Annual Reports due (Sedona) |
| AUGUST 2013 | |
| 2 | Harris Fellowship Proposals due for 2014-15 |
| 16 | Academic year CSFS faculty research/scholarship grant requests due (first deadline) |
| 16 | Study Leave Proposals due for 2013-14 |
| 28 | Student projects due for Directed Summer Research and Internships |
| FALL 2012 | |
| AUGUST 2012 | |
| 3 | Harris Fellowship Proposals for 2013-2014 academic year due |
| 17 | Academic year CSFS faculty research/scholarship grant requests due (first deadline) |
| 17 | Faculty Study Leave proposals from individuals due |
| 17 | Applications for Academic Enterprise Leaves for tenured faculty due |
| 17 | NEH Summer '13 Stipend Proposals due (internal competition) to Dean |
| 25-29 | New Student Orientation |
| 29 | Faculty Meeting, 9:30 AM, ARH 302 |
| 29 | Registration |
| 29 | All student work due for internships, directed summer research, including 499 (MAP) |
| 30 | Classes begin |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| 1 | Summer 299 and 499 (MAP) reports due from faculty |
| 7 | Summer grades due |
| 3 | Fall Faculty-Faculty Tutorial, Course-Related Field Trip, Teaching & Learning Discussion Group, Faculty Weekend Seminar applications due (ISC/ASO Deans Office) |
| 4 | Department Chairs submit New Course proposals and course changes for spring schedules to division chair |
| 7 | 499 (MAP) applications for students off-campus the previous semester or who are continuing a 499 (MAP) |
| 10 | Division Meetings, Noon (Social Studies: ARH 102) |
| 10 | Division Meeting, Noon (Science: SCI 2022) |
| 10 | Division Meetings, Noon (Humanities: ARH 302) |
| 15 | Faculty Travel requests for additional professional meetings due (first deadline) |
| 15 | Proposals for workshops, courses, and seminars to develop new teaching competencies due (ISC/ASO) |
| 15 | Faculty Travel requests for professional meetings relating to teaching due (ISC/ASO) |
| 15 | Curricular Development proposals due (ISC/ASO) |
| 17 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 Election of members (3) of Personnel Appeals Board: 2 Year Term (At first regular Faculty meeting, Fall semester) |
| 21 | Academic year CSFS faculty research/scholarship grant requests due (second deadline) |
| 27 | NEH Summer '13 Stipend final applications due (to NEH) |
| 28 | Draft Spring course schedules go to department/concentration chairs for review (from Registrar) |
| 28 | Division Chairs notify Registrar/Dean of New Course proposals and course changes |
| 28 | Department Chairs submit special topic proposals for spring term to Registrar's Office |
| 28-30 | Family Weekend |
| OCTOBER | |
| TBD | Grinnell-in-London faculty applications due |
| 1 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| 3 | Fall Interim Review Dossiers due (from Dept. Chairs) in Dean's Office |
| 5 | Mellon Post-Doc Position Proposals due in Dean's Office |
| 5 | Statement of Departmental Planning to Support Study Leave Applicants due |
| 8 | Division Meeting, Noon (Social Studies: ARH 102) |
| 8 | Division Meeting, Noon (Science: SCI 2022) |
| 8 | Division Meeting, Noon (Humanities: ARH 120) |
| 10 | Fall Complete Review Dossiers due (from Dept. Chairs) in Dean's Office |
| 12 | Departments submit corrected spring schedule to Registrar |
| 15 | Term Faculty Staffing Proposals due in Dean's Office |
| 15 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| 19 | Nominations for Alumni Scholars Program (R. Wolf) |
| 20-28 | Fall Break |
| 24 | Deadline to apply for a Spring 2013 Writing Mentor (J. Carl) |
| 29 | Pre-registration materials sent to academic advisers (Registrar's Office) |
| 29 | Context statements due from faculty with salary reviews (to Department Chairs) |
| NOVEMBER | |
| 1 | Last date to submit Faculty Travel Requests for first meetings |
| 5 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 - Canceled |
| 5 | Winter Break Faculty-Faculty Tutorial applications due (ISC/ASO Deans Office) |
| 5-15 | Pre-registration for Spring 2013 |
| 7 | Tenure Review Dossiers due (from Dept. Chairs) in Dean's Office |
| 9 | Research Leave proposals for 2013-14 due |
| 9 | Sabbatical Leave proposals for 2013-14 due |
| 12 | Grinnell-in-Washington faculty applications due |
| 12 | Division Meeting, Noon (Science: SCI 2022) |
| 12 | Division Meeting, Noon (Humanities: ARH 120) |
| 12 | Division Meeting, Noon (Social Studies: ARH 102) |
| 15 | Faculty Travel requests for additional professional meetings due (second deadline) |
| 15 | Faculty Travel requests for professional meetings relating to teaching due (ISC/ASO) |
| 15 | Proposals for workshops, courses, and seminars to develop new teaching competencies due (ISC/ASO) |
| 15 | Curricular Development proposals due (ISC/ASO) |
| 16 | Convocation proposals for 2013-2014 due (R. Bly) |
| 19 | Final student applications for 297, 299, 387, 397, 399, 499 (MAP) independent study |
| 19 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| 22-23 | Thanksgiving Break |
| DECEMBER | |
| 3 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| 3 | Faculty Salary Reviews due (from Dept. Chairs) in Dean's Office |
| 10 | Division Meeting, Noon (Social Studies: ARH 102) |
| 10 | Division Meeting, Noon (Science: SCI 2022) |
| 10 | Division Meeting, Noon (Humanities: ARH 120) |
| 14 | Last day of classes, first semester |
| 17 | Faculty Meeting, 4:15 PM, ARH 302 |
| 17-21 | Final Exams for first semester |
