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WILMINGTON COLLEGE F A L L O R I E N TAT I O N 2 0 1 1 W h y i s O r i en ta t i o n I m p o r ta n t ? The mission of New Student Orientation Programs is to: ♦
facilitate the transition of new students into the institution;
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prepare students for the institution’s educational opportunities and student responsibilities;
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Initiate the integration of new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social climate of the institution;
As recommended and stated by the Council on the Advancement of Academic Standards (CAS), 2010
Our Goal is to provide opportunities and
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activities which will stimulate:
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intellectual growth,
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independence,
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effective communication,
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collaboration,
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social responsibility,
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realistic self-appraisal,
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satisfying and productive lifestyles,
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appreciation of diversity,
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spiritual awareness,
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and achievement of personal and educational goals.
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enhanced self-esteem,
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clarified values,
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career choices,
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leadership development,
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healthy behaviors,
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meaningful interpersonal relationships,
(CAS), 2010
Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:30 AM12:00 PM
Freshmen and Transfer Student Check-In & Move-In, Collett Mall Due to the large number of students checking in on August 19th, students are given a move-in time based on their geographical location. Students living in the 16-county geographical area surrounding Clinton County (Brown, Butler, Clark, Clinton, Clermont, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, & Warren) should check-in between 7:30 AM-9:00 AM. All remaining students outside of the 16-county geographical area should plan to check-in between 9:00 AM-10:30 AM. Please park in the Boyd Cultural Arts Center Parking Lot and proceed to the check-in tents located on Collett Mall. Please note: You will not receive your residence hall keys until you have completed the entire check-in process. Once you have finished the process, you will be given your keys and a “Cleared for Move-in” tag to hang on your rear view mirror. Please proceed to the Austin-Pickett Parking lot and the Move-In Crew will meet you and assist you with moving-in to your new home.
Commuting Student Check-In, Collett Mall
10:00 AM11:00 AM Please park in the Boyd Cultural Arts Center, Marble, or Denver Parking Lot and proceed to the check-in tents located on Collett Mall.
Book Store Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Take a break and enjoy the air conditioning in the book store. Don’t forget to stop by your Pyle Center mailbox to get the final copy of your student schedule. You will need your schedule in hand to find your text books. Overwhelmed? Don’t worry. . .simply ask one of the many helpers in the book store to assist you.
O-Town on Collett Mall 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Local businesses, banks, churches, restaurants and campus organizations will be available under the large tent on the mall to welcome students to the community, distribute coupons, assist in setting up bank accounts, offer a tasting of local cuisine, and provide a variety of college-friendly items. Take a break and take a peek at all the Wilmington community has to offer.
New Student and Family Lunch in the “TOP” i.e. Main Dining Room, Pyle Center 10:00 AMDue to the large number of guests on campus, we have assigned meal times to reg2:00 PM ulate the flow of traffic in the dining room. Please check your meal ticket for your assigned brunch time. Please Note: You must have a ticket for lunch. Tickets are available at the check-in tents and are our gift to you.
12:00 PM2:00 PM
All Commuter Meeting in the McCoy Room, Kelly Center Join Ken Lydy, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, and a select group of upper-class commuters for a “meet and greet” and a commuter welcome meeting,
Transfer Student Academic Session, Mason Center, Kettering Hall 1:00 PM2:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
Learn how, where, when and why. . .Martha Hendricks Lee, Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Pam Baessler, Assistant Registrar will discuss critical information about academic requirements as they relate to the transfer student experience and ultimately your success as a new WC student.
Make-up Session for Computer Account Activation, Computer lab, Robinson Communications Center Students who missed the Summer Orientation program/computer activation session must attend this make-up session.
Legacy Scholarship Photo at the Rock 1:30 PM2:00 PM
All students and family members who are recipients of the Wilmington College Legacy Scholarship will meet briefly for a group photo at the “Rock,” located in front of College Hall.
Family Farewell and Ice Cream Social, Collett Mall 2:00 PM3:00 PM
Students and families will move to the tent on the mall for a farewell ice cream social. Peer Advisors will be present to assist in the departure as well as escort students to the group formation location. Families depart campus after Ice Cream Social.
Orientation Group Formation and Ice Breakers 3:00 PM5:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:30 PM
Students will meet their peer advisor and other group members. These student leaders will help assist with transitions to college life and getting connected to the WC campus throughout the fall semester.
Transfer Computer Account Activation Session, Computer Lab, Robinson Communications Center This session is mandatory for all students transferring from another college or university and that did not attend one of the Summer O programs.
New Student Welcome Dinner Join us on Collett Mall under the large tents for your first Wilmington College dinner with your newly formed orientation group.
Thursday Continued 6:30 PM8:15 PM
Playing it Safe, Hugh G. Heiland Theatre, Boyd Cultural Arts Center Get first hand knowledge about campus safety, fire safety, judicial affairs, and making smart decisions.
8:30 PM10:00 PM Playfair on the football field in Townsend Stadium Please Note: You must wear gym shoes for this event. Please no gum, chewing tobacco, seeds, or drinks on the field.
Students are escorted to the football field for the largest icebreaker session of orientation! PLAYFAIR is the most popular campus attraction in history for New Student Orientation Programs. PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It's entertainment! It's fun! It's the perfect way to make new campus friendships! And PLAYFAIR is more than just an entertainment event – it is a team-building experience that has a long-lasting effect on the campus community.
Resident Students: Hall Meetings (Report to your respective hallways in Austin Pickett)
10:00 PM11:00 PM
It’s your first night with your new roommates and hall mates. The first meeting with your RA will hit the highlights of hall rules and expectations for behavior, as well as give you a chance to get to know one another. This is a great time to ask questions and hear realistic answers.
Commuter Students: As a commuter, you will have the comforts of home, and since you are further away from your bed, we want to give you time to drive home. Therefore, you are dismissed. Please drive safely. We will see you back on campus in the morning.
Reminders for Friday: □
Visit your Pyle Center Mailbox to retrieve your campus mail and final copy of your course schedule.
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Lay out your college catalog, course schedule and a pencil, pen and highlighter before you go to bed. You will need to bring this to breakfast in the morning as you will not have time to go back to your residence hall/home to pick it up between sessions.
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Finish reading Zeitoun, if you have not already done so, and prepare to participate in the group discussions about the book, the issues presented in the book, and how these tie to our world today.
Don’t forget to set your alarm clock! All students need to meet with their PA and Orientation Group in the TOP for breakfast at 8:00 AM. Remember, you should think about your attire for tomorrow as you will be attending lunch at the President’s house, New Student Convocation and dinner at Wilmington College Alumni homes.
“Success doesn't come to you… you go to it.” -Marva Collins
Friday, August, 19, 2011 8:00 AM9:00 AM
Breakfast with your Peer Advisor/ in the TOP, Pyle Center Spend time with your PA planning out your weekly obligations, study time, work schedule and more. Please bring your class schedule and student catalog with you.
9:00 AM9:30 AM
Etiquette with ETC, What Not to Wear & Do!, Hugh G. Heiland Theatre, Boyd Cultural Arts Center A comical look at campus event etiquette with skits from the Ed-
9:30 AM- Knowing You, Knowing Me, 10:30 AM Hugh G. Heiland Theatre, Boyd Cultural Arts Center A theatrical look at diversity in college. Gain a better understanding and appreciation for your uniqueness, cultural background and personal beliefs. This session is bound to get you thinking and increase your respect for others.
11:00 AM- Academic Department/Major 12:00 PM Meetings Meet your advisor, talk about your career goals, major, and ask questions regarding your schedule. The Orientation staff and Peer Advisors will be available to help you find out who your advisor is and where you will be meeting. We will dismiss by academic major from the theater in BCAC.
12:00 PM- Lunch at President’s House, 1:00 PM Firbank Fell Join Interim President Jim Reynolds and his wife Sue for a special luncheon.
Monster: College Advantage, Hugh G. Heiland Theatre, Boyd Cultural Arts Center 1:00 PM2:00 PM
Monster College Advantage is a dynamic and energetic presentation that will help students own their college experience and achieve the best possible result from their time in college – a degree and a great career. This interactive, on-campus presentation helps students recognize that the choices they can make during their first year on campus can have a major impact on future opportunities.
Summer Reading Discussion on Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Please have assignment completed & book in hand
2:15 PM3:30 PM
Group Group A
Faculty Member Bauer, Lisa
Location RCC 114
Group Group Group Group Group Group Group
Burks, Doug Fairlie, Charlotte Flaherty, Gloria Terry Rupert Hawk, Tim Hejazifar, Esmail Kasztelan, Dan
KET 201 CH 109 KET 103 HC 101 CH 301 KET 202 KET 302
Group B
Leppert-Wahl, Marlaina
HC 102
Group Group Group Group Group Group Group Group
Moke, Paul Pitzer, Cathy Reynolds, Jim Roma, Cathy Martha Hendricks Struve, Laura Wilkinson, Marta Zink, Mary Rose
Kelly 2 CH 303 BCAC 210 BCAC 208 BCAC 119 RCC 108 RCC 120 BCAC 121
S C X I&J L H G Q R K&D M&Z E&T P O V
Friday Continued New Student Convocation, Hugh G. Heiland Theatre, Boyd Cultural Arts Center
4:00 PM5:00 PM All new students will gather together, along with Faculty and Staff,
for a formal induction into the class of 2015. Please note: this is a formal event and student should remain respectful throughout the entire presentation. Please turn off your cell phones and refrain from texting during the program.
5:00 PM- Rock Signing 5:15 PM Students will get a chance to leave their mark as the class of 2015 by signing the Wilmington College rock outside of College Hall.
Depart for Alumni Hosted Dinners 5:15 PM– Once you have signed the rock, please look for your Peer Advisor who 5:30 PM will be holding your group sign. You receive further instructions from your PA.
Dinner at Alumni Host Homes 5:30 PM7:30 PM
Have dinner off campus at the home of a Wilmington College Alumni. (Locations will vary; look for your Peer Advisor holding a sign with your assigned group letter).
Maximize Your Buzz 8:00 PM10:00PM
If you hate lectures, you’ll love this! This is a seminar about personal values. “Don’t Drink” is not a part of our strategy. Rather, we encourage students to understand who they are and what’s most important to them. Reduce the negative impact of high risk binge drinking with this positive approach to find your deeper burning yes and Maximize Your Buzz!
Late Night Bowling with APB at Royal Z Lanes 10:00 PM- FREE BOWLING!!!! No need to bring a ball or bowling shoes, just 1:00 AM your college ID. Shuttles leave from Hermann Court front steps directly across from Austin-Pickett Hall.
Saturday, August 20, 2011 8:00 AM8:45 AM
Breakfast with your Peer Advisor in the TOP, Pyle Center. Remember to dress for your service project.
9:00 AM9:30 AM
Into the Streets Service Project Introduction, group formation and departure to sites at the Center for Service and Civic Engagement Annual all-new student service event. This is your chance to make a mark on the greater Wilmington community and earn your first WC event t-shirt!
Service is Contagious. . .Catch It! Into the Streets Service Project. 9:30 AM12:00 PM
Leave your mark on our community and start your legacy of volunteerism at WC! Please wear clothes that can get dirty or to paint in and appropriate shoes. We will be outside for this project.
12:00 PM- Clean-up at sites and travel back to campus for Lunch 1:00 PM in the TOP 1:00 PM4:00 PM
Town Walk-A-Bout with your PA and Orientation Group Groups will depart from the patio of Boyd Cultural Arts Center. Your group will be escorted to town on foot to show you just how easy it can be to walk downtown. We have arranged several special stops for you to browse and be welcomed by some of our local shops and restaurants. This is your first look into our local community and sneak peek at the Buy Local First campaign.
Afternoon Break and Optional Activities Optional trip to Ace Hardware, Kroger, Big Lots, etc. Vans depart every half hour from Pyle Center.
4:00 PM5:00 PM Optional Tour of Classrooms, Underground, Pyle Center
Grab your schedule and meet in the Underground for a guided tour of academic classrooms. Find out how to read your schedule, what the abbreviations mean and exactly where to go on your first day of classes.
Dinner in the TOP, Pyle Center 5:00 PM6:30 PM
6:30 PM9:00 PM
You know your favorite medical themed movies and TV shows, but can you remember their theme songs? Test your knowledge at the “Name That Tune” dinner activity. The first 10 students to get the most correct will win a prize!
Break: Clean-up and get ready for Saturday Night “Fever”. Grab your disco duds, your bell bottom jeans or come as you are.
Saturday Night “Fever” The TOP, Pyle Center 9:00 PM12:00 AM
Strut your stuff and dance the evening away with all of your new Dub C Friends! Pizza and Drinks will be provided by your Student Government Association (SGA). Meet
new friends, mingle with SGA & APB and get your boogie on! R e m i n d e r f o r To m o r r o w : “Determination and perseverance move the world; thinking that others will do it for you is a sure way to fail.” -Marva Collins
S u n d ay, A u g u s t 2 1 , 2 0 1 1 8:30 AM9:30 AM
Breakfast with your Peer Advisor and Letter to self TOP, Pyle Center. Spiritual Life on Campus, McCoy Room, Kelly Center
9:30 AM- A conversation on what might happen in college when it comes to exploring, finding 11:30 AM or expressing your faith and an introduction to spirituality groups at Wilmington College. 11:30 PM-
Lunch in the TOP, Pyle Center Groups A-L
Facebook. . .The Good, the Bad and 12:45 AM the Ugly, TOP, Pyle Center -1:45 PM One person posts…millions view. Learn the positive and negative influences of this popular social networking site.
Groups A-L 2:00 PM3:00 PM
Sexual Assault & Relationships, McCoy Room, Kelly Center
Groups M-Z Sexual Assault & Relationships, McCoy Room, Kelly Center This session will explore the issues surrounding healthy relationships, dating, and sexual assault.
Groups M-Z Facebook. . .The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, TOP, Pyle Center
This session will explore the issues One person posts…millions view. Learn the surrounding healthy relationships, da- positive and negative influences of this poputing, and sexual assault. lar social networking site.
Freeze Social hosted by Greek Life, Collett Mall 3:00 PM3:30 PM
3:30 PM5:30 PM
Join Wilmington College Greek Organizations for a giant game of freeze tag and freeze pops on Collett Mall. Meet the active members from our Organizations and learn about Freshmen Rush.
Orientation Closing Session, McCoy Room Congratulations, you made it through your college orientation! Don’t forget to fill out your evaluation and get your orientation t-shirt!
W i l m i n g t o n C o l l e g e F a l l O r i e n t a t i o n 2 0 11 A Letter from the President Welcome to Wilmington College! We are especially glad that you are here and have joined our community of learners for the next four years of your educational journey. We are excited to be in partnership with you as we work to provide a high quality liberal education with practical application for your future career. Our goal is for you to graduate as liberally educated professionals ready to meet the challenges of our global society in the 21st century. Through a varied curriculum and an array of co-curricular activities, we will help you learn and grow, both inside and outside the classroom. While you are here, you’ll encounter a first-rate faculty and a caring staff who are dedicated and devoted to delivering education and providing services in a personal and supportive manner. Wilmington College is definitely studentcentered! We also believe in a values-based education. Wilmington is not only concerned about your academic development, but your moral and ethical growth as well. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) founded Wilmington College in 1870, welcoming persons of all faiths, races, and cultures. The College remains commi1ed to the idea of inclusion and continues to embrace other values rooted in Quaker practice such as consensus-based decision making, humanitarian service, respect for all persons, international awareness, peace, and social justice. On the corporate seal of the College, the Latin phrase “Non saltu sed multis gradibus” is included. Translated, it means “Not by a leap, but by many
steps”. Your next four years at Wilmington College will be a time of discovery, change and transformation that will occur step-by-step. At the end of your experience here, as you look back to the first days you were on campus, you’ll come to realize that you have made a great leap forward through this series of intentional small steps. I wish for you the greatest success as you begin this journey of discovery at Wilmington College. We are all glad you are here and look forward to helping you to make a life, make a living and make a difference. Sincerely, Jim Reynolds Interim President
Check-In Day Directions Step 1: Park in BCAC/ Kettering Parking Lot
Step 3: Residential students may proceed to Austin Pickett to begin moving in. Please hang a pink “cleared for move-in” tag from your rear-view mirror & meet the move-in crew. Commuters may proceed to lunch, followed by the all-commuter meeting.
Step 2: Proceed to Check-In Tent
Step 4: Visit O-Town under the large tents between 10 AM-2 PM and pick up some great goodies and info. And. . .Don’t forget to join us for the Family Farewell Reception at 2 PM. All student must report to group formation at 3 PM
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Primary Business Address 1870 Quaker Way Pyle Center 1294 Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: 937-382-6661 ext. 261 or 710 Fax: 937-383-8560 E-mail: tlydy@wilmington.edu
The Orientation office can be found in the Center for Service & Civic Engagement, located on Withrow Circle, next to the Boyd Cultural Arts Center.
We can’t wait to meet you!