Welcome, MVCC adjuncts!
We're glad you here! To help you get settled in, we're hosting an Adjunct Welcome Event to help you become familiar with College people, places, programs, and policies, ensuring a smooth and successful start to the semester.
Adjunct Welcome Event
Monday, August 24, 2026
4-7 p.m., Academic Building Lobby (please arrive promptly at 4 p.m)
MVCC Utica Campus
To RSVP, email VPLAA@mvcc.edu by August 19.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Meet with your academic dean, as well as other faculty and staff
- Connect with representatives of key resource offices
- Obtain classroom keys, College ID, and parking pass
- Attend professional development workshops
- Mingle with colleagues while enjoying refreshments
Event Schedule
- Mingle with colleagues, enjoy refreshments, receive classroom keys, and speak with a union representative (AB Lobby and second floor)
- Receive a parking pass and College ID (Public Safety Office, AB106)
Meet with your academic dean in the room indicated below:
- School of Art: Todd Behrendt, AB252
- School of Business & Hospitality: Vincent Petronio, AB253
- School of Health Sciences: Melissa Copperwheat, AB255
- School of Humanities: Jess Wilkie, AB257
- School of Public & Human Services: Laura Goff, AB258
- School of STEM Career: Joe Woodrow, AB259
- School of STEM Transfer: Melissa Barlett, AB262
Short Sessions
- Brightspace Q&A — 5:15-5:45 p.m., AB249
- Early Alert System Training — 5:15-5:45 p.m., AB263
Repeated Short Sessions
- Brightspace Q&A — 5:45-6:15 p.m., AB249
- Early Alert System Training — 5:45-6:15 p.m., AB263
Teaching Panel
- Teaching Panel — 6:15-7 p.m., AB172
Bring your questions and gain insights from an interdisciplinary panel of exemplary instructors.