2015 OFYP Annual Report

2015 OFYP ANNUAL REPORT

Letter from the Director Orientation & First-Year Programs Dear University Partners: In an effort to advance the University’s mission of providing transformative, highquality educational experiences, Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP) in the Office of Undergraduate Education supports the transition and persistence of firstyear students through a variety of programs and services. All of our programs are implemented with a data-driven, student-centered approach to ensure a seamless transition for students as they become University community members and strive to be life-long learners.

Our programmatic areas included New Student Orientation, welcome programs (including Welcome Week and Transfer Welcome Days), Kick-It!, transfer online orientation, Gold Book, Gopher Guide, biennial First-Year Conference, leadership development programs (which includes training 28 Orientation Leaders, 10 Transfer Student Ambassadors (TSA), and more than 400 Welcome Week Leaders), as well as other electronic and print communications.

The 2015 program cycle proved to be very exciting! During this time, we served first-year students including freshmen and transfer as well as parents of first-year and transfer students. We implemented Welcome Week for the eighth year and continue to enhance transfer programming.

We have continued our social media efforts by promoting the Twitter hashtag #umn19 at Orientation and Welcome Week, as well as communicating with the Class of 2019 and transfer students through audience-specific Facebook pages.

This Annual Report provides program statistics and a big picture of the programs and services offered in an effort to fulfill our office mission. Our work is not done in isolation, but is grounded in collaboration. I invite you to learn more about many of the accomplishments of OFYP by reading the following pages. Your feedback is welcome. We truly appreciate the support we receive campus-wide and value you as our partners in ensuring that students have a successful transition to collegiate life.

Sincerely,

Beth M. Lingren Clark, Ph. D. Assistant Dean and Director of Orientation & First-Year Programs

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Table of Contents Vision, Mission, and Core Values......................................................................................4 Highlights of the Report..................................................................................................5-7 Awards and Presentations..................................................................................................8 Financial Data.................................................................................................................9-10 Freshman Student Orientation.................................................................................... 11-12 Transfer Student Orientation........................................................................................... 13 Transfer Student Online Orientation.............................................................................. 14 Freshman Parent/Family Orientation......................................................................... 15-16 Transfer Parent/Family Orientation..................................................................................17 Leadership Development Programs...........................................................................18-23 Welcome Week............................................................................................................ 24-27 Transfer Welcome Days..............................................................................................28-29 First-Year Programs.....................................................................................................30-33 Front Desk Call Volume....................................................................................................34 First Year Conference.......................................................................................................35 OFYP Communication............................................................................................... 36-40 First-Year Assessment Plan........................................................................................ 41-43 Strategic Planning............................................................................................................ 44 OFYP Staff and Students...........................................................................................45-49

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Vision, Mission, and Core Values Vision

All entering students will experience a seamless transition and become engaged community members.

Mission

The mission of OFYP is to provide quality transitional experiences that maximize students’ potential for personal and academic success.

Core Values Student Success Dedicated to the success of each individual.

Building Community Celebrating diversity, encouraging responsibility, and creating a sense of belonging.

Collaboration Strengthening our work by building internal and external relationships.

Leadership Developing the leader within us all.

Commitment to Excellence Pursuing our work with professionalism, innovation, scholarship, and integrity.

Goals In connection with OFYP’s mission and the University’s retention goals, OFYP programs and experiences will support the student transition and sense of belonging by: • Helping students understand and thrive in their transition • Creating a welcoming environment • Communicating academic expectations and pathways • Sharing information about how to navigate resources • Fostering community development • Conveying the importance of student engagement • Connecting new students with peer leaders

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Highlights Parent Orientation Parent Orientation attendance at the U of M has been one of the lowest in the Big 10. In 2015, we set a goal of having 60% of incoming first-year students bring one or more parents to Parent Orientation. To meet the goal, several communication enhancements were made including: • Enhancements to CLA’s orientation database system. After students selected their orientation day they were given the opportunity to list up to four parent/family email addresses.

Automatic emails were then sent to the addresses provided informing the family of the student’s orientation date and instructions on how to sign up for the Parent Orientation program.

• In the past, the Orientation Newsletter contained both student and parent information in the same publication. In 2015, the Orientation Newsletter was redesigned so the parent orientation content was in a separate print piece that was stuffed in the student newsletter. We separated these items to show that parent registration is a separate process. We also created a separate international parent piece that accompanied the international student newsletter.

These enhancements were effective. The number of students who brought at least one parent to orientation increased to 61.5%.

Check-In

University Welcome

Resource Fair

University Welcome

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Highlights (cont.)

Student Leadership Development Strategies In an effort to better serve our student leaders, OFYP implemented a number of new developmental strategies in 2015. First, we conducted the first-ever performance reviews with the Orientation Leaders. The purpose of the OL performance reviews was to provide a collaborative assessment of the student leaders’ performance for purposes of accountability and continued personal and professional growth. OFYP’s core values along with the University’s Student Development Outcomes served as the guiding framework for the review. The process was structured as a 360° review with Orientation Leaders providing reflective comments about themselves and three other Orientation Leaders. Each Orientation Leader received a summary report of their feedback, their peers’ feedback, and their supervisor’s feedback at a one-on-one meeting at the end of the experience. We will aim to expand the performance reviews to other student leader positions in future years.

Also in 2015, OFYP worked to incorporate recommendations from the 2014 WWL training review. This included offering separate spring training sessions for returning WWLs only and shifting the focus of the WWL role from that of a logistical manager to that of a host. We incorporated new training elements to promote the hosting model, including a new workbook-style manual which allowed WWLs to incorporate more of their own stories and experiences into the WW programming with their students and a performance focused on identity by Guante who is a critically-acclaimed hip hop artist, two-time National Poetry Slam champion, activist, educator, and current U of MN grad student.

WWL Training

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WWL Training

WWL Training

Transfer Welcome Days There was a significant increase in attendance and participation of new transfer students in the Fall 2015 Transfer Welcome Days program. This year we saw 725 students attend at least one Transfer Welcome Days event, which was an increase of 13% from 2014.

The Transfer Tailgate was an event where we saw a significant attendance increase, jumping from 33% to 50%. Some changes we made this year that attributed to the increased participation included a new location, a meal served at the tailgate, and the addition of more activities. This year’s Tailgate moved to Coffman Plaza, a location that students were already familiar with. It was a better fit for our anticipated increase in attendees.

We also collaborated with Army ROTC and Facilities Management to offer some enhanced activities. Army ROTC offered a blow-up obstacle course and Facilities Management donated lawn activities including life-size Jenga, table tennis and a foosball table. Finally, to capitalize on the participants’ high energy, we had a DJ to help create a game day atmosphere.

In 2015 we also offered a kick-off and welcome at Northrop Auditorium where transfer students watched Pieces of the Puzzle – a theatrical representation of campus life issues including alcohol use, sexual assault, academics, integrity, and mental health issues.

See pg. 28 for details.

Another contributing factor to our increased attendance was the addition of Saturday morning programming. One Stop Student Services hosted a “Live Like a Student” session and we collaborated with Welcome Week to have transfer students attend the community engagement sessions.

Ultimately, we have a schedule and structure that really works for our students and our campus partners. We will continue to improve our program utilizing these schedules as the foundation from which to grow and change.

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Awards and Presentations Awards Marissa Smith, Access Achievement Award, Disability Resource Center Outstanding Handbook for New Students or Family Members, Gold Book 2015-2016, NODA Annual Conference (Denver, CO)

Presentations Chelsea Garcia and Lisa Gruszka, Using a Redundancy Map to Impact the Transfer Student Experience, NODA Annual Conference (Denver, CO) Marissa Smith, Mike Dixon, and Kelsey Neigebauer, Mission Possible: Invigorating student leader training through your organization’s vision and mission, NODA Regional Conference (Madison, WI) and Focusing on the First-Year Conference (Minneapolis, MN) Chelsea Garcia & Michael Coombes, et al. Focusing on the Transition: Engaging Transfer Students Post-Orientation NODA Association for Orientation, Transition and Retention, PreConference Workshop, October 2015 (Denver, CO)

Leadership Beth Lingren Clark served as the President for NODA: Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education.

Lisa Gruszka serves as the NODA: Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education, Region 5 Coordinator.

Jennifer Porter, co-chair President’s Coalition for a Respectful U.

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OFYP Financial Data This past year, our overall budget remained essentially the same – $2.7 million.

Program/Account

Funding Source

Welcome Week

O&M, Freshman Confirmation Fees, Sponsorships

Freshman Orientation

Freshman Confirmation Fees

Transfer Orientation/ Transfer Experience Programs

Transfer Confirmation Fees

Parent Orientation

Program Fees paid by Parents

First-Year Programming

O&M, Freshman/Transfer Confirmation Fees

Central Office

O&M, Freshman/Transfer Confirmation Fees

Gopher Guide

Advertising, Sales to Bookstore

O/M (State):

35% of budget

Confirmation Fees:

55% of budget

Freshman: New High School (NHS): Confirmation Fee $250 • $148 for Orientation and First-Year Initiatives • $75 for Welcome Week • $12 to Admissions for processing

Transfer: New Advanced Standing (NAS): Confirmation Fee $80 • $70 for Transfer programming • $10 to Admissions for processing

Parent Orientation/Evening Parent Program Fees: 5% of budget Sales/Sponsorships:

5% of budget

Internal departments and external businesses sponsor various programs in OFYP. OFYP receives more than $150,000 in departmental support and more than $100,000 in sponsorships from external businesses.

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OFYP Financial Data (cont.)

OFYP Sponsorships To be a corporate sponsor, the organization must philosophically align to the departmental goals of OFYP. Sponsors meet with departmental representatives multiple times a year to create a beneficial experience for students. Current sponsors are noted below in the “External” sponsorship list.

In 2015, OFYP brought in $119,659 from external sponsors.

Sponsorships Include External

Internal

Coca-Cola Jimmy John’s Land O’ Lakes Metro Transit Stadium View Apartments Target TCF Bank UPS

Army ROTC Auxiliary Services Housing and Residential Life Intercollegiate Athletics MyU Web Portal Office for Fraternity & Sorority Life Office for Student Affairs One Stop Student Services Parent & Family Program Recreation and Wellness Student Unions & Activities U Card Office University of Minnesota Bookstores University Dining Services

OFYP Sales OFYP offers the opportunity for campus departments and local businesses to advertise both in print through the Gopher Guide and in person at Explore U. Gopher Guide: This annual publication provides the opportunity

to reach incoming and continuing students through print advertisements. In 2015, Gopher Guide advertisement sales brought in $49,050. The ad sales plus the University Bookstore’s purchase of guides cover the cost of printing 16,950 Gopher Guides.

Explore U: Local businesses and large corporations have the

opportunity to participate in the Explore U vendor fair during Welcome Week. This event is the only time vendors are able to access the entire first-year class. The revenue generated by Explore U is used to supplement other areas of the Welcome Week program. In 2015, Explore U registration brought in $40,600 and an additional $30,649 in trade.

2015 - 2016 Gopher Guide

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Freshman Student Orientation First-year students enrolling in fall semester attend a two-day, overnight orientation experience in June or July. Based on a small group model, students learn about University resources and academic expectations, meet with their college of enrollment, and register for classes.

In August, three orientation dates are offered to better accommodate the number of international students who planned to attend. These additional dates provide college staff more time to better meet the needs of these students. In addition, OFYP worked closely with International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to create a one-stop orientation program. International students completed the new online Global Gopher Orientation created by ISSS prior to arrival and then attended Immigration Check-In in the morning of their first day of orientation. This new schedule meant the international students completed the requirements of the International Student Orientation prior to the University orientation.

This also meant that the international students were able to join the domestic students and an Orientation Leader to have a small group orientation experience.

All confirmed freshmen pay a $250 confirmation fee (see page 9).

What students said... “Fantastic experience!

I loved my Orientation Leader, the academic advisors, the peer leaders, etc. Perfect orientation!�

University Welcome

Orientation Leaders

Orientation Group

College Meeting

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Freshman Student Orientation (contd.)

Total Fall NHS Tenth Day Enrollment = 5,771 Note: Check-in list numbers include unknown small number of duplicates due to students rescheduling Orientation dates.

Summer 2015 2015 Check-in staff

University Welcome

Resource Fair

Icebreakers on the Mall

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College

Check-in List (College)

Actual Check-in (OFYP)

% Show of Check-in List

CLA

2,649

2,582

97%

CSE CSOM CEHD CBS CFANS CDES Total

1,087 567 472 551 349 265 5,940

1,076 561 461 536 340 254 5,810

99% 99% 98% 98% 97% 96% 98%

Transfer Student Orientation New transfer students fulfill the orientation requirement in a two-step process consisting of an online orientation and an on-campus orientation.

The online orientation program, administered through Moodle, provides valuable information about the student’s college of enrollment, as well as University resources, services, and policies.

Completion of Online Orientation is required for all students and enforced by all colleges prior to attending the on-campus orientation. At Transfer Orientation, students meet with representatives from their college and register for classes, and have the opportunity to explore campus.

All confirmed transfer students pay an $80 confirmation fee (see page 9).

On-Campus Orientation: January 2015 College

Check-in List (College)

Actual Check-in (OFYP)

% Show of Check-in List

CDES CEHD CFANS CLA Total

31 72 70 790 963

31 68 68 758 925

100% 94% 97% 96% 96%

Total Fall NAS 10th day Enrollment = 2,114 Note: Check-in list counts include an unknown small number of duplicates due to students rescheduling Orientation dates.

On-Campus Orientation: Summer 2015 College

Check-in List (College)

Actual Check-in (OFYP)

% Show of Check-in List

CBS CDES CEHD CFANS CLA CSE CSOM NUR Total

86 106 132 160 1,404 345 69 9 2,311

80 100 119 151 1,342 325 64 7 2,188

93% 94% 90% 94% 96% 94% 93% 77% 95%

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Transfer Student Orientation (contd.)

Transfer Student Online Orientation Online Orientation: January 2015 College

Total Attend Orientation

Total Complete Online Orientation

% Complete Online Orientation

CDES CEHD CFANS CLA Total

31 68 68 758 925

30 64 68 758 920

97% 94% 100% 100% 99%

Total Online Orientation Completion: Summer 2015

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College

Total Attended OnCampus Orient.

Total Complete Online Orient.

Total % Complete Online Orient.

CSOM CBS CDES CEHD CFANS CLA CSE NUR Total

64 80 100 119 151 1,342 325 7 2,188

63 77 97 116 151 1,323 319 7 2,153

98% 96% 97% 97% 100% 99% 98% 100% 98%

Freshman Parent/Family Orientation Parents and families of new students are invited to attend an optional parent orientation program. This one-day program runs concurrent to freshman orientation and provides parents the opportunity to learn more about tuition, financial aid and billing, health and safety, their student’s college of enrollment, housing, and typical first-year transition issues.

Summer 2015 Program Costs:

• Parent Orientation Day Program: $25 • Parent Orientation Day Program - On-site: $35 • Parent Orientation Day Program - Child: $10 • Evening Parent Program: $35 University Welcome

Day Program

• Total parents who attended in 2015: 5,447 (record number, see page 5 for details) 6,000 5,800 5,600 5,400 5,200

TOTAL PARENTS WHO ATTENDED

5,000 4,800 4,600 4,400 4,200 4,000 3,800 3,600 3,400 3,200 3,000 2,800 2,600 2,400 2,200 2,000

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

(3,596)*

(3,777)*

(3,907)

(4,151)

(4,567)

(4,488)

(4,749)

(5,088)

(4,805)

(5,447)

YEAR

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Freshman Parent/Family Orientation (cont.)

Summer Parent Attendance by College College

# of Students with Parents/ Guests

# of Students

% of Students with Parent/Guest Attendance

CSE CLA CSOM CEHD CBS CDES CFANS Total

746 1,522 403 210 317 177 200 3,575

1,076 2,582 561 461 536 254 340 5,810

79% 59% 72% 46% 62% 70% 59% 61.5%

What parents/family members said...

University Welcome

University Welcome

Resource Fair

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“We both feel very prepared and excited for the upcoming year. Thank you for making us feel welcome and educated. Impressive that with 5,000 incoming freshman we still feel like we matter as an individual family. Great job!�

Transfer Parent/Family Orientation Parents and family of new transfer students are invited to attend an optional parent/ guest orientation program. This half-day program runs concurrent to transfer orientation and provides parents the opportunity to learn more about tuition, financial aid and billing, health and safety, university resources, and the parent program.

There is a $15 cost to attend this program which includes lunch and printed resources. We implemented this as a new fee in January 2015.

January 2014 Attendance: 137 Summer 2015 Attendance: 376 Summer 2015 Dates

Total Attended

June 25-26 July 20-23 August 19-25 September 2, 4 Total:

130 157 76 13 376

University Welcome

Morning Activities

University Welcome

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Leadership Development Programs Student leaders play a critical role in OFYP’s programming. While the leadership opportunities vary, they are all grounded in a commitment to promoting student development and advancing OFYP’s vision and mission.

Orientation Leaders

2015 Orientation Leaders

2015 Orientation Check-in

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are responsible for administering a successful New Student Orientation and Welcome Week.

Prospective OLs participated in a competitive three-tiered selection process that included an initial application, group interview, individual interview, and a college interview. In 2015, OFYP received 110 applications for the 28 available spots. The students selected for the 2015 OL team represented all seven freshman-admitting colleges, had an average GPA of 3.4, and had participated in numerous other leadership and involvement opportunities on campus.

The OLs participated in an extensive training program to prepare for the responsibilities associated with their role. Spring training included a three-day retreat in January and a weekly meeting on Wednesday nights for four hours. Training topics included diversity and social justice, student development theory, strengths, vulnerability, the power of language, conflict resolution, and leadership. During the spring, OLs were also responsible for recruiting and training the Welcome Week Leaders.

Training intensified in May with daily sessions starting two weeks prior to Orientation. Summer training covered the content and logistics of New Student Orientation. OLs practiced facilitating small groups and studied techniques for ensuring all students would feel welcomed and included. During summer training, the OLs learned to perform Pieces of the Puzzle, a theatrical representation of college life issues.

2015 Orientation Leaders

Transitioning to College

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The last component of training occurred in August, just prior to Welcome Week. During this time, OLs learned how to supervise and train their Welcome Week Leaders as well as the logistics of Welcome Week.

What students said about their OL...

(Strongly Agree and Agree responses noted) Was knowledgeable about the WW program – 93% Helped me feel welcome at the University - 93% Was an effective facilitator – 92% Was an effective presenter – 92% Worked well with my Orientation group – 92% Was approachable – 92% Was respectful – 93% Was knowledgeable about the university – 93% Made my Orientation experience very enjoyable – 91%

“My Orientation Leader was extremely helpful in making me feel comfortable about my decision to come to the U. They were exuberant and enthusiastic and made everyone in our group feel comfortable. They showed me what to expect, how to be successful, and truly made me feel excited about my college career.”

Orientation Leader Performance Reviews In keeping with OFYP’s commitment to student success, we conducted the first-ever performance reviews with the Orientation Leaders in 2015. The purpose of the OL performance reviews was to provide a collaborative assessment of the student leader’s performance for purposes of accountability and continued personal and professional growth.

University Welcome

Check-in

Orientation group

OFYP’s core values along with the University’s Student Development Outcomes served as the guiding framework for the review. The process was structured as a 360° review with Orientation Leaders providing reflective comments about themselves and three of their fellow orientation leaders. Each Orientation Leader received a summary report of their feedback, their peers’ feedback, and their supervisor’s feedback at a one-on-one meeting at the end of the experience.

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Leadership Development Programs (contd.)

Transfer Student Ambassadors Transfer Student Ambassadors (TSAs) are responsible for administering a successful Orientation and Transfer Welcome Days programs for our transfer students.

Prospective TSAs participated in a competitive selection process that included an initial application and group interview. In 2015, OFYP received 37 applications for the 11 available spots.

2015 Transfer Student Ambassadors

Transfer Welcome Days Tailgate

Transfer Welcome Days Tailgate

The 11 TSAs participated in a spring training program to prepare for the responsibilities associated with their role. Spring training included three meetings on Tuesday nights for two-and-a-half hours. Training topics included diversity, social justice, strengths, facilitation skills, the power of language, transfer story and university resources, and leadership.

Training intensified in May with three days of sessions prior to the start of summer orientation programs. These three days covered the content and logistics of the program, an overview of campus resources, an understanding of the transfer student profile, and a synopsis of transfer shock theory. TSAs practiced their roll call, prepared elevators speeches, and rehearsed the East Bank campus tours in addition to learning how to respond to the needs of students and families during the time of transition.

During the summer, four TSA team members were selected to serve as Welcome Hosts and were responsible for delivering a keynote address to the new students and their guests at Orientation. This session covered topics such as Involvement, Academic Rigor, Commuting, Finances, and Engaging with your Major Outside of the Classroom. The TSAs worked in pairs and planned, wrote and then delivered their welcome. This session allowed for more engagement from the audience and promoted building connections with those around them.

TSAs also hosted our Transfer Welcome Days program where they guided and helped students throughout the program. For the “Insider’s Guide to the U of M� session, each TSA designed and facilitated their own dynamic tour of campus that allowed them to share stories of their first-year experience on campus as a transfer student.

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What students said about the TSAs...

Helped me feel welcome at the University – 95% Were approachable – 95% Were respectful – 95% Were knowledgeable about the university – 94% Made my Orientation experience very enjoyable – 94% (Strongly Agree and Agree responses noted. Findings are based on the responses to the program evaluation that is available to new transfer students during their orientation experience. 1,329 students completed the evaluation, out of the 2,188 students who checked in for orientation for a 61% response rate.)

“The TSAs were very nice and approachable. TSAs had an answer to nearly every question that was thrown their way.”

“They were very nice and welcoming. They tried to sound encouraging by relating stories from when they first started at the U of M and how far they’ve come.”

“Nice people who were very down to earth. I felt comfortable talking to them and asking them questions.”

“They were very welcoming and invited all students to be involved in conversation and ask questions.”

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Leadership Development Programs (contd.)

Welcome Week Leaders Welcome Week Leaders (WWL) are responsible for guiding new first-year students through the Welcome Week program. There were 761 students who applied to be a WWL for 2015. These WWLs were required to participate in three training workshops during the spring semester as well as a four-day Prep Week just prior to the start of Welcome Week. WWLs who meet the minimum qualifications, complete all of the required trainings, as well as a series of ongoing online tasks were ultimately assigned to lead a group during the program. There were 456 WWLs assigned in 2015 – a record high!

WWL spring training focused on building a community of leaders, bystander awareness, and how to be an effective ally.

OFYP partnered with campus leaders in the Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education and the Office of Equity and Diversity to deliver these trainings. WWLs were also trained how to facilitate story circles with first-year students in order to encourage more meaningful dialogue and connections to the WW program. WWLs continued to report that story circles were a favorite feature of their experience.

2015 Welcome Week Leaders

What Welcome Week Leaders said...

“Participating in the program helped me expand my comfort zone and challenged myself to do things that I previously didn’t think I was capable of doing. I have more confidence in my ability to lead effectively and I have made connections with people around campus that I otherwise wouldn’t have.”

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Each year, about 75 WWLs choose to return to the role for another year. In Spring 2015, OFYP created a separate training track for these returners. The goals of the returner training sessions were to begin to build a sense of community and commitment among the returning WWLs, honor their previous experience, and provide an opportunity for deeper reflection.

Also in 2015, OFYP worked to incorporate recommendations from the 2014 WWL training review. This included shifting the focus of the WWL role from that of a logistical manager to that of a host. We incorporated new training elements to promote the hosting model, including a new workbook-style manual which allowed WWLs to incorporate more of their own stories and experiences into the WW programming with their students and a performance focused on identity by Guante who is a critically-acclaimed hip hop artist, twotime National Poetry Slam champion, activist, educator, and current U of MN graduate student.

Prep Week training with Guante

What the WWLs said about the returner training sessions...

(Strongly Agree and Agree responses noted) This training helped me feel a sense of community and commitment among the returning WWLs – 100% This training honored my previous experience and provided me with an opportunity for deeper reflection – 96% The format of these sessions (e.g. types of activities, amount of discussion) was appropriate – 94%

“It was awesome getting to know the community of returners! It also felt great helping shape the Welcome Week program.”

What students said about their WWLs...

(Strongly Agree and Agree responses noted) Was knowledgeable about the WW program – 93% Made me feel welcome at the University – 92% Respected me as a new student – 94% Was a good representative of the U of M – 92% Would recommend for future leadership positions – 90%

“My Welcome Week Leader was amazing! They set our group up with the knowledge we needed to succeed.”

“My Welcome Week Leader was very open to questions and always had something helpful to add.”

Prep Week Training

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Welcome Week 2015 After Freshman Student Orientation, students continued their transition to the U of M by participating in Welcome Week, a six-day, on-campus experience prior to the start of the fall semester. By sharing the experience of Welcome Week with the Class of 2019 students: • Learn to connect with and meet other new students • Navigate campus relevant to their daily experiences • Become confident in understanding resources and networks available to them at the U • Participate in and understand a variety of campus traditions • Learn to work through challenges • Explore communities within the U to find their place and a sense of belonging • Understand community expectations of them as a U of M student The Welcome Week Advisory Committee developed the above new objectives in response to the external review conducted in 2014. While the major components of the program did not change significantly, these objectives more specifically articulate the intent of the program and align with OFYP goals. Welcome Week continues to create a welcoming environment and sense of belonging for new students.

College Day

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Highlights from this year’s program include: Personal Schedule Enhancement The check-in process for new students was simplified through combining the Welcome Week personal schedules and nametags into one printed piece. The name tags were printed to tear off the bottom of the schedule and could then be folded to fit into a lanyard. The back of the name tag included important phone numbers and additional resources students would have with them throughout the program. Enhancements to the formatting of the schedule made it more attractive and printing the schedules off-site at Printing Services proved to save many hours of in-house printing and sorting. Overall this process was more efficient for staff and provided students with simplified materials.

Off-Campus Living In partnership with the newly developed Office for Off-Campus Living, additional events were added to the Welcome Week program to engage students who live off campus. These events included a special welcome in Northrop Auditorium to kick off the program, additional small group meeting after College Day, streaming of the Jermaine Davis keynote online, and optional dinner at a campus restaurant on U of M Day. In addition, students were grouped by areas of interest they indicated in Event Selection in an effort to assist in making connections more easily.

Respect U Respect U went through a major revision after feedback from students and past participating units that it was too overwhelming to interact with so many different areas in a short amount of time.

The revised event was a 20-minute presentation on what it means to create a respectful, caring campus community. It focused on several lines from Pieces of the Puzzle viewed at New Student Orientation “You can do this. There are places on this campus you can go. You are not alone. There are people who will listen to your story.� After the event, students had the opportunity to commit to an action item related to RespectU. Football Game at 8:00 p.m.

For the first time Gopher Football took the field for an 8:00 p.m. game on Thursday night. This schedule change allowed for colleges to program for an additional hour and still give students time to decompress before heading to the stadium. Students were engaged with the game for its entirety, which meant the Mac Dance and U of M Day programming had lower attendance than in years past. There was record attendance at the game! (See pg. 27 for details)

College Day

Off-Campus Student Dinner

Off-Campus Student Dinner

SUA Showcase

Respect U

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Welcome Week 2015 (contd.)

Key findings from the Welcome Week evaluation include*: • 90% of students strongly agree/agree with the statement: After attending Pride & Spirit I feel like I am a Golden Gopher. (The M formation had a record number of students in this year!)

• After listing College Day Activities, students of color indicated the SUA Showcase was the event that helped them be confident in understanding resources and networks available to them while white students listed Explore U as the second event that helped them connect. This may be a result of the enhancements to the second floor programming during the SUA Showcase.

Welcome Week Group

• Students living off-campus (in an apartment or at home) continually indicated College Day Activities as the event that helped them work through challenges while residential students listed Small Group Kickoff Meeting.

Pride and Spirit

• 78.8% strongly agree/agree that the Small Group Kickoff Meeting made them feel connected to their group – up from 76.9% in 2014.

On explanation for this increase may be the focus on hosting style of leadership during Welcome Week Leader training.

• A lower percentage of the class participated in many events throughout Welcome Week, though the actual number of students at events may have been the same or higher than previous year. An explanation for this may be the late game on Thursday, which could have made it difficult for some students to attend Friday morning programming.

College Day: CSE Fair

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share your #respectu story

• Students hoped to make new friends (94%), learn their way around campus (89%), and learn about student groups (77%) by participating in Welcome Week. *Key findings are based on the responses to the Welcome Week valuation that is available for three weeks after Welcome Week is over. Evaluations were completed by 1,280 students out of the 5,771 students who are in the Class of 2019 for a 22.2% response rate.

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There were 8,521 downloads (as of September 1, an increase of 16% from last year for the same time frame) of the Class of 2019 guide when Welcome Week started and 10,108 downloads (as of September 11) after the program was over.

Through the WW evaluation, 86% of the respondents indicated they used the guide on the app (an increase from 83% in 2014) and 84% of those students found the guide helpful in navigating the program as it complemented their personal schedule.

Welcome Week Attendance In collaboration with the U Card Office, Welcome Week tracks attendance at many events by scanning students’ U Cards. This allows for accurate data (+/- 3% margin) to be collected during Welcome Week programming. Attendance was also tracked through the use of small group rosters (completed by Welcome Week Leaders). The chart below outlines participation of students who are still enrolled after 10th Day counts.

Welcome Week Attendance Event

Tracking System

# Attended

% of Class of 2020 (based on 10th Day Attendance; n=5,771)

WW Event Selection Exemptions Move-in WW Check-in Kickoff Meeting Convocation College Day Pride & Spirit Football Game Live Like A Student Respect U Jermaine Davis Explore U Engagement Experience & Closing Meeting Mall of America Community Exploration

OFYP Database OFYP Database HRL U Card Rosters U Card Rosters U Card U Card Rosters U Card U Card U Card Rosters

5,540 195* 5,122 5,595 5,192 4,808 4,446 5,131 4,424** 2,484 2,602 2,731 3,684 2,175

96.0% 3.5% 88.8% 97.0% 89.1% 83.3% 77.0% 88.9% 77.0% 43.0% 45.1% 47.3% 63.8% 37.7%

U Card Metro Transit Estimation

2,694 1,600

46.7% 28.9%

*Exemptions include both partial days and full days and include scheduled exemptions for student athletes and marching band members. **Total Football attendance was 5,222: 4,424 Freshmen, 431 Transfers, 367 WWL/OL/Other staff.

Pride and Spirit

Respect U

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Transfer Welcome Days The purpose of Transfer Welcome Days (TWD) is to welcome transfer students into the U of M community and provide opportunities for them to connect with each other, student organizations, and campus resources. As part of an ongoing effort to improve the transition experience of new transfer students, OFYP launched its fifth Transfer Welcome Days program and capitalized on its most engaged transfers student cohort. We saw our highest attendance numbers since the inception of this optional program.

Building off some of the signature experiences including the Gopher football game and Explore U, some of the new sessions added this year offered students an opportunity to develop a sense of belonging, navigate the University, and make connections with their peers. All new transfer students were invited to participate in these events. The following page outlines what happened each day.

Thursday, September 3 Transfer Welcome Days launched with a Tailgate event in conjunction with the Jerrysota experience on Coffman Plaza.

Students attending this event enjoyed dinner, participated in lawn activities sponsored by ROTC and Facilities Management, and connected with other new students and Transfer Student Ambassadors (TSAs). TSAs then led students to TCF Bank Stadium where they attended a free game to see the Gophers play against Texas Christian University (TCU).

Transfer students living on campus had the opportunity to participate in early move-in into their residence hall.

Tailgate Attendance: 359 Football Attendance: 431 Students at the Tailgate event

What students said...

It was really nice to be able to have a welcome weekend as a transfer student, and I am glad that the University puts in a lot of work and effort to make it happen, because it can be hard as a transfer student to meet people – not to mention feeling like a freshman all over again.

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Friday, September 4 The TWD Kickoff served as the ceremonial start to the Transfer Welcome Days program. The program was emceed by a Transfer Student Ambassador and featured a keynote welcome address by Beth Lingren Clark. This year we featured a “Pieces of the Puzzle” performance and had faculty member David Hellstrom debrief the performance and share a motivational message to students about taking advantage of all their new home here at the U has to offer.

Students participating in “The Insider’s Guide to the U” were broken into small groups and paired with a TSA for a tour of campus through a transfer student’s perspective. The small groups then shared a meal together where a TSA continued facilitated conversation and shared tips and stories of their first year on campus.

What students said...

Friday, September 4 (cont.)

The TWD Hangout in Goldy’s Gameroom focused on connecting with other new transfer students and allowed students to bowl, play pool, and take their photo with Goldy. The Student Unions & Activities Showcase was scheduled until late that night and included a hypnotist, a dance party, and free food.

Transfer students living on campus had the opportunity to participate in early move-in into their residence hall.

Kickoff Attendance: 462 Hangout Attendance: 223

Saturday, September 5 Students attended Explore U and had the opportunity to learn more about Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus. Residential transfer students were invited to attend the Late Night at Mall of America event.

Transfer students living on campus moved into their residence hall.

Explore U Attendance: 288 Mall of America Attendance: 59

Sunday, September 6 Students were invited to participate in self-guided tours to venture out and explore the Twin Cities using the Metro transit Green and Blue line trains. Highlighted tours included Nicollet Mall, Minnehaha Park, Mall of America, and Downtown St. Paul. Additionally, UTSB hosted community service excursions where students could participate in a variety of community service projects both on and off-campus.

“I really enjoyed the TWD program. I felt like I belonged here and I loved how welcoming the event was. I think it made my transition here 100x easier, better, and more fun. I think it’s a great program for transfer students that wouldn’t be offered at most other universities”

“I have never seen a program like it and I was wildly impressed.

The content, structure, and depth of material and activities was fantastic and it really helped me feel like I was being welcomed into a community (even if that community is so big I don’t really know who’s in it), rather than simply showing up to a place to listen to people talk (normal classrooms and professors).”

Attendance was not tracked during these events.

This year we kept our foundational schedule structure and added a second opportunity for students to check in and attend workshops.

This gave students more opportunities to participate in events they thought would be most helpful in their transition. We checked in 2,188 students between all four days, which reflects 725 unique individuals. These numbers reflect that 33% of new transfer students chose to participate in Transfer Welcome Days, an increase of 11% from 2014.

Students at the Tailgate event

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First-Year Programs First-Year Programs Gap Analysis In an effort to ensure all first-year students are being well supported and persisting through their first year, a gap analysis of programming that supports first-year students was conducted.

The findings of the first-year programming gap analysis are as follows: • Advising is being provided by all colleges and is currently being evaluated by the Advising Task Force.

• Freshman Seminars are offered by CDES, CFANS, CLA, CSE, CEHD, though are open to all first-year students in any college.

• FYE courses/curriculum are offered by five of the seven colleges (not including CSOM and CDES).

• Leadership programs for first-year students are offered by five of the seven colleges.

• Living Learning Communities are available to all residential students; 18 are freshman specific, 3 are transfer specific.

Overall, there is a variety of programs currently being offered to all first-year students. OFYP is exploring how to increase transparency of these programs and stress their relevance to incoming students.

Year 1 Year 1 is a series of articles that discusses the transitional timeline of first-year students. These articles, written by OFYP with input from campus partners, present topics such as dealing with homesickness, making academic goals, creating genuine relationships, and keeping safe on campus. Year 1 has been discontinued as of the 2015-2016 academic year per low readership (81.5% of the articles had less than 75 unique views). The low readership is thought to be in relation to the transition to the new MyU portal and changing ways students want to receive information.

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First-Year Photo Project For over 10 years, the First-Year Photo Project has given a select group of students the opportunity to capture the first-year experience through photos. These pictures, gathered annually, represent themes of transition and are displayed to the greater U of M community at an annual art gallery created outside Coffman Memorial Theater.

During the 2014-2015 academic year, the following students participated in this program: • Allen Bergstedt • Colin Catlin • Erin Keeffer • Luca Kjos • Kayla Nelson

• Minette Saulog • Yoshita Suthar • Rebecca Westafer • Trina Vu

This fall, the First-Year Photo Project has not been active as OFYP is evaluating the program. At this time, OFYP is exploring ways to expand the program as well as ways to better share the work of this group.

Photos by First-Year Photo Project participants

Kick It! The Class of 2018 had the opportunity to participate in this MyU-based engagement program during the first six weeks of each semester. Each week, students were able to complete as many of the posted Kick It! tickets as they wanted. The tickets were challenges for students to utilize campus resources that would assist them in their transition to the University of Minnesota. After students submitted their completed tickets, they were able to enter a drawing for prizes donated by local businesses and campus departments.

Each week of the program had a content theme such as involvement and engagement, finances, and academic resources. With each week’s tickets there was an introduction that discussed how first-year students could be challenged in that transitional area.

The participation for Kick it! dropped in both how departments were providing engagement opportunities and how students were participating in the engagement opportunities. The number of tickets that students could engage with dropped 11.3% and the number of unique student participants dropped 49.3%.

Kick-it! was not active for fall 2015 and is being reevaluated per the drop in participation as well as the low number of unique students involved in this program.

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First-Year Programs (cont.)

Class of 2018/2019 eNewsletters The Class of eNewsletter is a monthly publication that is distributed via email to all freshmen students at the U. The content focuses on announcements and events that are specifically for freshmen.

The Class of 2019 eNewsletter began in July instead of August, as in past years, to help ensure students received critical information in a more digestible manner. This new July mailing allowed for later mailings to be more concise. In addition, this eNewsletter has been refocused to ensure that it is not repeating content from the Undergraduate Update, another mailing that is distributed to all undergraduate students. In this process, a new submission process has been established through a Google Form (z.umn.edu/fycontent) and a publication schedule has been published.

Class of 2018/2019 Newsletter Students Class

Mail Date

Number Sent

Unique Opens

Open Rate

2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019

Jan. 20, 2015 Feb. 19, 2015 Mar. 11, 2015 Apr. 7, 2015 Sep. 8, 2015 Sep. 14, 2015

5,515 5,526 5,526 5,527 5,850 5,850

3,844 3,465 3,479 3,433 4,978 4,715

69.7% 62.7% 63.0% 62.1% 85.0% 80.5%

2019 2019

Oct. 16, 2015 Nov. 12, 2015

5,850 5,850

4,227 3,949

68.1% 67.5%

Class of 2018

Class of 2019

Theme of most clicked links: Informational and workshops

Theme of most clicked links: Social and informational

Summary of clicks: From January 2015-April 2015, informational content (i.e. One Stop updates, housing information, etc.) was the most popular.

Workshops (i.e. hosted by Boynton, CAPE, and other university departments) came in a close second.

Summary of clicks: The social links mainly relate to events that are coming up at the U (i.e. Homecoming, gopher sports, concerts at Northrop), and informational links contain resources that students would utilize apart from resources related to class. This included information about the Metro Transit passes, the Raptor Center, The Women’s Clinic, and the OFYP contact information.

To view an archive of Class of 2019 eNewsletters, visit www.ofyp.umn.edu/freshnews.

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At Home in MN At Home in MN is a program designed to provide additional support to students who are from out-of-state. This program provides these students with the opportunity to explore Minnesota events and culture while connecting with other out-of-state students.

Attendees are welcome to bring an in-state guest, if they desire.

Attendance to the Spring 2015 At Home in MN events was not formally tracked, but it can be noted that the spring events were not as highly attended as the fall events.

Fall 2015 At Home in MN Events Date

September 6, 2015 October 16, 2015 December 9, 2015

Minnetonka Orchard

Event

Total Attendance

Out-of-State Resident

Minnesota Resident

500

353

147

176

115

61

75

49

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Minnesota State Fair Minnetonka Orchard Chat and Chew

Minnetonka Orchard

Minnetonka Orchard

At Home in MN Living and Learning Community (LLC) The At Home in MN LLC is a community of 28 out-of-state students living on the same floor in Centennial Hall. While this community has existed in past years, programming for this community has been limited. To help create additional community and support, the following efforts have been added fall 2015: • Each student had a welcome card waiting for them in their residence hall room upon move-in • A welcome dinner was hosted and about 50% of the LLC attended • Each student receives a birthday card sent during the birth month • A joint program with the Leaders in Transition LLC was hosted at Goldy’s Gameroom, however only one student from the At Home in MN LLC showed up 33 3 33 3

OFYP Phone Traffic Call Volume From May 2015 through the end of summer, the office assistants answered 3,006 phone calls.

Staff who answer calls look for trends in the types of questions callers ask, and share this information with communication staff. Website content is updated and social media efforts are altered to proactively provide answers to our audiences.

Our hope is that reduced phone traffic is the result of improved electronic communication efforts, and that our audiences feel it is easy to have their questions answered and/or to locate the information needed.

Phone Calls Received by Year May through Early September 5000 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0

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First Year Conference 2015 All University faculty, staff, and administrators were invited to participate in the biennial Focusing on the First Year Conference. More than 300 people had the opportunity to talk and strategize about academic and student development issues relating to first-year students.

This conference was held at Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus on February 18, 2015.

The keynote speaker and special guest was Dr. Diane R. Dean, Associate Professor for Higher Education Administration & Policy at Illinois State University. Her research applies organizational theory, social psychology, and policy analysis to address critical issues in college and university planning, policy, and governance.

Dr. Dean’s work has been supported by government agencies, nonprofit foundations, and education institutions and organizations, and has been published in numerous chapters, articles, and research papers. Her most recent book, Generation on a Tightrope: A Portrait of Today’s College Students (with Arthur Levine) examines the sociological changes in today’s generation of undergraduate college students, the forces shaping their experiences, and their implications for postsecondary education policy, institutional planning, classroom practices, and the co-curriculum.

A campus-wide discussion for faculty, staff, and administrators

Wednesday February 18, 2015 Coffman Memorial Union

Dr. Dean has received numerous honors, including a joint fellowship with the National Center for Education Statistics, National Science Foundation and the Association for Institutional Research and associate’s appointment with the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. She holds a certificate in higher education management and leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Dr. Dean earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, and her doctoral degree from Columbia University.

To view the keynote presentation slides and documents shared at the educational sessions, visit www.ofyp.umn.edu/fyconference.

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OFYP Communication Although 2015 was not a significant year for change to OFYP communication projects, we continued to make improvements when possible and find more effective ways to reach our audiences.

Print Each year we print fewer items and focus on the quality of the main print pieces. Our main publications include: • Orientation Newsletter • Gopher Guide (planner and resources guide) • Gold Book (for all new students and their parents during Orientation) • Parent & Family Calendar (to help parents better support and engage with their students during the first year) • Welcome Students poster • Pride & Spirit Poster (now sponsored and paid for by Land O’ Lakes)

welcome, students!

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities WELCOME WEEK EVENT SELECTION

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

You are here.

2015-2016

WELCOME WEEK

Check your email on July 22 to personalize your Welcome Week schedule.

ORIENTATION

Mark your calendar: September 2-7, 2015.

You are here.

REGISTER FOR PARENT ORIENTATION

Welcome Students poster Have more questions? Ask us!

COMPLETE ONLINE MODULES

Watch your email in late July (international students: late August) for information on how to complete three required online modules: AlcoholEdu, Transit-Financial Wellness™, and Haven.

Welcome Week Schedule

With orientation now complete, you are one step closer to being an official Golden Gopher. We are thrilled to have you join the U of M community!

ORIENTATION & FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS 315 COFFMAN UNION 300 WASHINGTON AVENUE S.E. MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455

Take a look at these important next steps and we will see you on campus very soon!

Visit welcomeweek.umn.edu for a preview of the Welcome Week schedule. In early August, this schedule will be available on the U Minnesota app and Class of 2019 guide. This guide will have all the materials (schedules, event descriptions, maps, etc.) you need to navigate the Welcome Week program. Check your UMN email account to learn about more features of the Class of 2019 guide.

Post-Orientation mailer

Be confident in understanding resources available to you

If you have a documented disability and would like to request a sign language interpreter, captioning, or alternative formats for publications, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 612-626-1333 (v/tty) or drc@umn.edu as soon as possible. Some accommodations may take a few weeks to arrange.

To download the guide, search for “U Minnesota” in your app store or visit m.guidebook.com/app/ UMN, then search for the guide called “Class of 2019.”

Win a Coca-Cola Zero Scooter!

“Welcome Week was helpful in allowing me to find my way around campus before the start of class. Without Welcome Week, I think we would all get lost on the first day of class and not know where any of the amazing campus resources are.” -- WW WW Participant Participant

Explore communities within the U to find a sense of belonging

Participate in campus traditions

Participate in Welcome Week events* and you’ll be entered to win a Coca-Cola Zero Scooter and helmet, valued at $1,200 (includes tax, title, and license). *Full details available on U Minnesota/Class of 2019 guide in August.

welcomeweek.umn.edu

“Welcome Week literally did just that, welcomed me into the new community of which I will be a part of in the years to come.” - WW Participant

Meet other new students “Welcome Week was a great experience for me. I got to meet new people, make new friends, explore the campus, and got connected to tons of campus resources and programs. Overall, I feel much more comfortable being at the University and prepared to start my life as a college student.” - WW Participant

Understand community expectations of you as a U of M student

Learn to work through challenges “I thought Welcome Week was a great experience and the freshmen at the U of M are lucky to go to a university that is so invested in the success of its students. I feel more prepared to start at the U. I am nervous, but I understand that I am not alone.”

- WW Participant

Is Welcome Week required?

Yes. You will be more confident when you start class because Welcome Week addresses top anxieties and concerns.

Gopher Guide Photographs by Patrick O’Leary, Andy Yelken, Chris Cooper, and Abby Erickson

Respect U poster WALKING: Use crosswalks when crossing the street. There is a light rail on

Washington Ave. You will need to push the walk button when you arrive at an intersection, and you should wait for the walk signal before crossing. University police will give jaywalking tickets for $112 to anyone who doesn’t follow signals.

CAMPUS CONNECTOR: The Campus Connector will follow the schedule in the chart (see below) for the week of August 31.

2015-2016

Parent and Family Calendar

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MEET THE TSAs

Learn more about the TSAs and choose your small-group leader for the Insider’s Guide to the U of M tour!

metrotransit.com for additional details on service near your home/apartment.

This weekend Metro Transit is hosting a U of M Free Ride Weekend from 6 p.m. on Friday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. You must show your U Card to ride.

U-PASS: For $100 a semester you can order a U-Pass that will allow you to ride Metro Transit buses and light rail.

Pick up your U-Pass at the CMUInformation Desk after you order it online at buspass.umn.edu.

Learn more at www.umn.edu/pts.

CAMPUS ZONE PASS: If you do not have a U-Pass and want to take advantage of the three light rail stops on campus, pick up a free Campus Zone Pass at the CMUInformation Desk. Note: This pass if only available for the three stops on campus. You will need a regular ticket to ride outside campus.

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Pride and Spirit poster ERNIE SRIMANEEKULROJ I am a junior majoring in Biology, Society, and Environment. Since transferring, I have gotten involved by finding an on-campus job and have found friends through participation in SUA events.

EMMA FOSTER I am a junior double majoring in Theatre and History. Since transferring, I’ve become involved with the Arts Quarter of campus #WestBankBestBank - as well as Greek life and I love taking advantage of what the Twin Cities has to offer!

SAL RANDAZZO I am a Journalism major from Stillwater, Minn. Since transferring, I found an on-campus internship experience and have deeply immersed myself into campus life by trying new activities.

DREW SIPILA I am a junior majoring in Economics in the College of Liberal Arts and I transferred from a small community college. Since transferring, I found friends and community through elective classes, clubs and the Greek life system!

ELDON DAVIDSON I am a junior from DeForest, Wisc. studying Architecture in the College of Design. Since transferring, I have found community on campus through student clubs and the Transfer Student Network.

SEUNGHEE “CINDY” LEE I am a senior international student from South Korea and am studying Nutrition. Since transferring, I got involved by volunteering, becoming a research assistant, and finding an on-campus job.

MARTHA METZ I am a junior from Delano, Minn. majoring in Human Resource Development and minoring in Human Resources & Industrial Relations.

Since transferring, I found my home in Dinkytown and have had a good balance of campus life opportunities and navigating the Twin Cities.

BEN KNAPP I’m from Waukeshaw, Wisc. and will be a senior studying Human Resource Development and Psychology with a minor in Management.

I’ve made awesome friends at the U by being involved with several on-campus jobs and participating in intramural sports.

CIRANNO SOARES I am an international student from Brazil studying Graphic Design. Since transferring, I have attended a variety of live concerts on campus and in the Twin Cities and have become involved with College of Design student organizations.

HADLEY BYRNE I am a junior Human Resource Development major with minors in Psychology and Management. Since transferring, I have gotten involved in Greek life, an on-campus job, and developed a deep love for Gopher sports.

MADELINE SCHUTTE I am majoring in Biology in the College of Biological Sciences. Since transferring, I have gotten involved in research, dancing, club sports, and enjoying many of the opportunities the University has to offer!

METRO TRANSIT: Bus and light rail service are available on campus. Visit

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Navigate campus relevant to your daily experiences

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PARKING: The East River Road Garage is the designated TWD parking ramp for students living more than 1.5 miles from campus.

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

Participate in this shared experience with the Class of 2019 and:

612-624-1979 or 1-800-234-1979 www.ofyp.umn.edu ofyp@umn.edu

TRANSPORTATION

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Transfer Welcome Days guide

SCHEDULE Thursday, September 3 6:00-8:00 p.m. Transfer Student Tailgate, CMU Back Plaza 8:00 p.m. Football game vs. TCU, TCF Bank Stadium

Your guide to

TRANSFER WELCOME DAYS!

Friday, September 4 4:00-4:30 p.m. TWD Check-in, Northrop Lobby 4:30-4:45 p.m. TWD Welcome, Northrop Auditorium

All of this information and more can be

4:45-6:45 p.m. Life at the U: Pieces of the Puzzle, Northrop Auditorium

found on the New Transfer Students Guide on the U Minnesota app. If you do not have access to a

6:45-8:50 p.m. Insiders Guide to the U of M: Personal tours and Dinner, Departs from Northrop

smart phone or tablet during the week, use this guide to help you navigate the program.

Learn more at www.ofyp.umn.edu/uminnesota.

8:50-10:00 p.m. TWD Hangout, Goldy’s Gameroom, CMU Basement 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Student Unions & Activities (SUA) Events & Activities Showcase, CMU

Saturday, September 5

PHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

9:45-10:30 a.m. TWD Check-in, CMU Theater Annex

ORIENTATION & FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS 612-624-1979

10:35-11:20 a.m. Live Like a Student, CMU Theater

624-WALK 612-624-WALK (9255)

11:30 a.m.-12:oo p.m. Community Engagement Interest sessions, & 12:15-12:45 p.m. details in New Transfer Students guide 1:00-2:30 p.m. UTSB Smooth(ie) Transitions, The Whole, CMU Basement 2:30-4:30 p.m. Explore U Involvement Fair, Mariucci Arena 9:00-11:00 p.m. Mall of America Trip (Residential Students Only)

Participate in Transfer Welcome Days events* and you’ll be entered to win a Coca-Cola Zero scooter and helmet, valued at $1,200 (includes tax, title, and license). *Full details available on U Minnesota/New Transfer Students guide

GOPHER CHAUFFEUR 612-388-6911

This is a free transportation service that provides University of Minnesota Twin Cities students with safe rides on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

TXT-U 67283 & 226787

Sunday, September 6 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. UTSB Service Trips, departs from Fireplace Lounge CMU 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Discover the Twin Cities: Choose Your Own Adventure!

Details in the New Transfer Students guide 3:00-9:oo p.m. Student group events. Details in New Transfer Students guide

Win a Coca-Cola Zero Scooter!

At night, walk with a friend whenever possible. If you have no one to walk with, call the University’s campus escort service.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN TWD will provide dinner on Thursday and Friday, but if you’re looking for other food options, consider the following campus-area restaurants!

DINKYTOWN Tony’s Diner Qdoba Annie’s Parlour Five Guys Erbert and Gerbert’s Potbelly Jimmy John’s Mesa Pizza Jersey Mike’s

STADIUM VILLAGE Chipotle Noodles and Company Dino’s Bun Mi Jimmy John’s

Brueger’s Bagels Raising Cane’s MyBurger Punch Pizza Dairy Queen

TXT-U is the U of M’s mass notification text messaging system. Save 67283 and 226787 into your cell phone as a contact called “TXT-U” so when you receive an emergency text message from the U, “TXT-U” will appear as the sender.

PEOPLE TO REMEMBER TRANSFER STUDENT AMBASSADORS (TSAs)

These students are here to guide you through Transfer Welcome Days and your transition to the U of M. Get to know them and ask them questions: They know all sorts of useful information.

ORIENTATION & FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS (OFYP) Our office is in 315 Coffman Memorial Union.

Stop by with questions.

612-624-1979 | ofyp.umn.edu | ofyp@umn.edu

Email Campaigns As the official method of communication at the U of M, email has continued to be a successful way to reach our audiences. In 2015 the U of M switched from Lyris to Sales Marketing Cloud/Exact Target (SMC/ET) as the enterprise system email delivery tool. Following are the types of emails delivered by OFYP, a general timeline, and number of individuals reached.

Incoming First-Years (confirmed freshmen and transfers):

Delivered Audience

Congratulations and Welcome to the Class of 2019...........................................First of spring semester...........5,800 Complete your New Student Checklist/Select your Orientation Date.............April...........................................6,300 Get Ready for your Orientation.............................................................................Week before Orientaiton........6,300 Complete your Welcome Week Event Selection..................................................July.............................................5,800 Attend Transfer Welcome Days.............................................................................August and January.................3,000 Freshmen (during their first year): Class of 2019 eNewsletter.....................................................................................Monthly.....................................5,630 Attend an At Home in MN event (for out-of-state students)............................As events are scheduled.........1,833 Six Week Check-In Survey.....................................................................................Fall and Spring..........................2,000 Transfer students (during their first semester): First Days.................................................................................................................First week of semester.............3,000 Six Week Check-In Survey.....................................................................................Fall and Spring..........................3,042 Attend an At Home in MN event (for out-of-state students)............................As events are scheduled.........558 Parents of incoming students: Sign up for Parent Orientation..............................................................................February....................................14,806 Get Ready for your Orientation.............................................................................Week before Orientation.........6,000+ Post Orientation Survey.........................................................................................Day after Orientation..............6,000+ Staff and faculty: Register for the First Year Conference.................................................................January......................................9,146 First Year Conference RSVP Group......................................................................Week prior to conference........284 Volunteer for Welcome Week................................................................................Summer.....................................9,146 Current undergraduates: Orientation Leader recruitment............................................................................October.....................................3,000 Sponsors and community partners: Advertise in the Gopher Guide.............................................................................January......................................300+ Table at Explore U...................................................................................................April...........................................300+

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OFYP Communications (cont.)

U Minnesota Mobile App

U Minnesota

Phone

Passbook

Reminders

Mail

Music

Photos

Videos

FaceTime

Safari

Messages

Game Center

In the second year of a system-wide contract, Guidebook technology with U of M branding has allowed us to offer mobile device users (smartphones and tablets) paper-free program materials and information. Following are the guides we created and maintained in 2015.

• Class of 2019: 154,981 page views with peak usage during Welcome Week. Top items reviewed included schedules and event details, preparing for Welcome Week, and student groups.

• New Transfer Students: 13,476 page views with peak usage during Transfer Welcome Days. Top items reviewed included events, schedules, course registration tutorials, and maps.

• Gopher Guide: Information that is collected for the printed Gopher Guide is also delivered here with 2,960 page views. Top items reviewed included Dining, Grades, Public Transportation, Maps, and the Minnesota Rouser.

Social Media In 2015 we launched the U of M Class of 2019 Facebook group, which has over 2,900 members. The space served as a meeting point for students before arriving on campus, and more of a transactional tool (event tickets, roommates, text books, etc.) during the school year. The Second Year Experience (SYE) will gain access in late-spring 2016, and OFYP will focus more on the Class of 2020.

Social Media Graphic

Orientation Leaders shared their stories with freshmen before and during the orientation season, and OFYP staff and students attempted to inform and engage whenever possible. The hashtag #UMN19 was promoted across campus (through other departments as well) which allowed for connections on Twitter and Instagram.

Our Welcome Week Leaders (WWLs) also utilized Snapchat for the first time, and new students reported it to be a source of connection in the first-year experience.

Snapchat Geofilter for Pride and Spirit

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Website In its second year, the OFYP Drupal site has allowed us the benefits of a Content Management Systems (CMS) so that staff members can manage small text edits. This allowed for quick updates and current, relevant content on a more regular basis. This is our first responsive website, and it has helped us to better understand our digital needs. In 2015 there were 222,041 website sessions (visits) from 98,371 unique users. Our users averaged 2.22 pageviews per session for a total of 492,989 total sessions. The chart below shows usage by month.

OFYP Website 2015 Usage

OFYP Website as of 1/29/2016

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OFYP Communications (cont.)

MyU Web Portal In 2015 MyU moved to a new platform as part of the larger Enterprise System Upgrade Project (ESUP) for PeopleSoft. In April MyU launched with limited content and access, and is currently working to expand the information it shares and the opportunities for content providers. OFYP was able to deliver content to incoming first-year students from the point of confirmation until the day before fall semester through the News Article features.

For the Class of 2019 there were 3,227 pageviews mostly between May and September.

For incoming transfer students there were 917 pageviews between April and December.

The new MyU offers another delivery option called Topic Pages. Unfortunately these pages require students to self-select interests, and then proactively search for content.

This resulted in only 379 pageviews for the Class of 2019 Topic Page, 423 pageviews for new transfer students, and 519 pageviews for incoming freshmen. Topic groups can be selected by anyone, regardless of actual membership to a group, so there is not a way to filter student views from all others.

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First-Year Assessment Plan The first-year assessment plan continues to receive Institutional Review Board approval with the assistance of the Office of Institutional Research. This plan continues to be implemented by collecting data from both first-year and transfer students at various points throughout the first year. This data is used to inform our practice, enhance student messages, change program content, and make datadriven decisions about resource allocation. The intent of this process provides data on student behavior related to the matriculation process, student satisfaction, student success both personally and academically, longitudinal data, and to measure the impact on student retention and other programs.

Reference the assessment web page for more information: www.ofyp.umn.edu/fyassessment

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Data Tracking in Orientation Database

1 “Tell Us About Yourself” Pre-Orientation Survey (NHS/NAS)

3 Orientation Program Evaluation (NHS/NAS)

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6 University Leaver’s Fall to Spring Coding/Analysis (NHS/NAS)

Fall Check-In Survey (NHS/NAS)

4 Welcome Program Evaluation (NHS/NAS)

8 Repeat Leaver’s Fall to Fall (NHS/NAS)

FORMAL DATA Survey Focus Groups Longitudinal Institutional National Survey Data

7 Spring Check-In Survey (NHS/NAS)

9 Leverage National Surveys (SERU)

10 Identity/Re-evaluate Outcomes

SECONDARY DATA Student Records Website hits Adviser Comments Observed Change in Behavior Call Volume Individual Interactions Office Visits with Students

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First Year Assessment Plan (cont.)

The Pre-Orientation Survey “Tell Us About Yourself” combines general questions on academics, involvement, expectations, and concerns with questions from the student’s specific college of enrollment. After the student confirms their enrollment at the University, they are invited to complete their New Student Checklist. The “Tell Us About Yourself” survey is the first item on the list. The results are used by the student’s academic adviser to personalize the advising sessions.

Additionally, the results are evaluated more holistically to provide insight on student expectations of college and identify gaps between those expectations and the actual experience. Content and messaging can be enhanced or improved based upon the things learned from this analysis.

The info-graphics on this and the following pages depict some of the findings from the Fall 2014 NHS and NAS cohorts.

THE CLASS OF 2019

THE CLASS OF 2019 FINANCE

LIVING

TOP 3 METHODS OF FINANCING EDUCATION

84%

74%

64%

parent or family

scholarships

work during school

IN HIGH SCHOOL

HOW STUDENTS SPEND THEIR TIME Studying or doing homework

23% 3-5 hours per week

30% 6-10 hours per week

20% 11-15 hours per week

Involvement, activities, lifestyle

81%

70% 61%

49%

39%

participated to some degree in student groups/clubs

spent less than an hour per week talking with teachers outside class

80%

participated in volunteer work

74%

spent 1-20 hours per week on social media

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worked in high school

did not spend any time partying

spent 3-10 hours per week watching TV

57%

90%

8%

plan to live on campus in campus residence halls

live off campus or plan to commute

89%

3%

of commuter offcampus students plan to live less than 1 mile from campus

will commute 11-20 miles

chose the U because of top ranked programs

2%

will commute 21 miles or more

HOW STUDENTS PLAN TO SPEND THEIR TIME Studying or doing homework

1-10 hours per week

21% 21-31 hours per week

50%

76%

plan to spend 1-10 hours per week exercising or playing sports

78%

78%

plan to spend 1-10 hours per week participating in student groups/organizations

64%

plan to spend 1-10 hours per week networking electronically with friends

74%

63%

want to learn more about things that interest them

want training for a specific career

58%

plan to spend 1-10 hours per week socializing with friends

chose the U because of the wide variety of majors

know exactly what they want to major in and do not plan to change their mind

77% are at various levels of major exploration with 7% having no idea and needing help assessing interests

TRANSITION TO COLLEGE TOPICS OF CONCERN

86%

51%

(doing well in class, workload)

tuition, financial aid, managing money)

are concerned with deciding on a major/ career path

31-40 hours per week

14%

chose the U because it is a big school

38%

5%

volunteered 1-15 hours per week

68% 62%

chose the U because of campus life opportunities

are concerned with academic coursework

11-20 hours per week

Involvement, activities, lifestyle

82%

70%

DECIDING TO GO TO COLLEGE indicated that getting a better job was very important

plan to participate to some degree in volunteer or community service work

spend 6-20 hours per week on social media

82%

IN COLLEGE 24%

MAJOR 23%

CHOOSING THE U

have financial concerns (paying

37%

are concerned with staying healthy

(nutritious eating, physical fitness, healthy lifestyle)

• 35% Mental health (stress management, emotional health, anxiety, and depression)

• 34% Registration for courses • 29% Making friends and meeting people • 28% Living situation (residence hall life, roommate problems)

• 26% Developing skills (related to studying, note-taking and time management)

• 21% Being safe on campus (personal safety)

ABOUT

OTHER TOPICS

69%

57%

62%

63%

68%

4%

expressed varying degrees of likelihood that they will seek personal counseling

are very likely to participate in a study abroad program

more likely to change career choice

30%

are likely/very likely to get tutoring or other academic support for specific courses

plan to work for pay on-campus

are somewhat likely/very likely to take a temporary leave of absence

plan to work for pay off-campus

These results are from the 2015 Pre-Orientation survey. Data was pulled on May 26, 2015. There were 5,189 responses which represents over 90% of the Class of 2019.

TRANSFER STUDENTS 2015 TRANSFER STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS

TRANSITION TO THE U TOPICS OF CONCERN

CREDITS TRANSFERRED

TIMES TRANSFERRED

14%

2%

Less than 15 credits

16-30 credits

2%

1%

45%

36%

Once

Three

Twice

Four or more

Minnesota community college/ university

28%

4 year public college/ university

(doing well in class, workload)

are concerned with registering for classes

(stress management, emotional health, anxiety and depression)

• 33% Staying Healthy (nutritious eating, physical fitness, healthy lifestyle) • 31% Deciding on a major/career path • 30% Making friends and meeting people

OTHER TOPICS

TRANSFERRING FROM

39%

tuition, financial aid, managing money)

41%

are concerned with academic coursework

• 36% Are concerned with mental health

Over 61 credits

31-60 credits

50%

have financial concerns (paying

17%

83%

51%

14%

4 year private college/ university

11%

Out of state community or technical college

Students are very likely/likely to...

6%

Institution outside of the US

• 92% Make at least “B” average • 91% Socialize with someone of another ethnic/racial group • 86% Discuss course content with other students outside of class • 85% Communicate regularly with their professors • 56% Work for pay off campus • 3% Take a temporary leave of absence

CHOOSING THE U 76%

55%

52%

48%

47%

chose the U because of top ranked programs

chose the U because it is close to home

chose the U because of the wide variety of majors

chose the U because it is a big school

chose the U because of campus life opportunities

MAJOR 52% are at various levels of major exploration with 3% having no idea and needing help assessing interests

DECIDING TO GO TO COLLEGE

48% know exactly what they want to major in and do not plan to change their mind

• 78% Want to learn more about things that interest them • 70% Say that getting a better job is very important • 66% Want training for a specific career

TRANSFER STUDENTS 2015 LIVING 37%

plan to live off campus in an apartment

TIME MANAGEMENT 31%

plan to live off campus in a house

17%

11%

plan to live in a campus residence hall

plan to live in a campus owned apartment or house (on or off campus)

HOW STUDENTS PLAN TO SPEND THEIR TIME

Studying or doing homework

41%

25%

74%

71%

61%

11-20 hours per week

1-10 hours per week

25%

9%

plan on finding employment on or off campus

plan to pursue internship opportunities

plan to get involved with student groups

21-31 hours per week

31-40 hours per week

54%

51%

plan to get involved with volunteer organizations

plan to pursue research opportunities

DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS • 36% On campus or less than 1 mile • 21% 1-2 miles • 22% 3-10 miles • 14% 11-20 miles • 7% 21 miles or more

AFTER GRADUATION 39%

37%

plan to continue their education in professional or graduate school

plan to start working in the career they’ve chosen

20%

4%

plan to start working, but are unsure of what their career will be

plan to take a break before working or going back to school

Involvement, activities, lifestyle

CONFIDENCE

FINANCE

91%

90%

set goals and strive to achieve them

be a successful college student

56%

53%

48%

parent or family

scholarships/ loans

work during school

89%

89%

think critically to solve problems

understand what professors expect

STUDENTS ARE CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO...

• 86% Communicate effectively with others • 85% Understand their strengths • 84% Adjust to the academic demands of college • 83% Develop effective study skills

TOP 3 METHODS OF FINANCING EDUCATION

ABOUT These results are from the 2015 Pre-Orientation survey. Data was pulled in June 2015. There were 1,848 responses which represents approximately 84% of the Transfer/NAS cohort.

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Strategic Planning OFYP began a strategic planning process in Fall 2013 when the office was undergoing reorganization. At a fall retreat, the staff met with consultants from the Office of Human Resources to identify bold steps that would assist OFYP in meeting its mission.

In Spring 2014, these steps were revisited with the new staff and were identified as: 1. Be strategic as it relates to our student leadership development plan.

2. Clarify role beyond welcome programs.

3. Identify one to two high impact practices to support efforts to increase first-year retention (might be enhancing current initiative or new).

4. Determine ways to activate our mission.

5. Look at specific subgroups of students in order to evaluate how to reach and address their transitional needs.

Orientation Leaders

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OFYP Staff PROGRAM YEAR 2015 (JANUARY 2015 – DECEMBER 2015)

Full-Time Staff Beth Lingren Clark, Ph.D., Assistant Dean & Director

Orientation:

Lisa Gruszka, Associate Director Chelsea Garcia, Assistant Director

Welcome Week/First-Year Programs: Jenny Porter, Associate Director James Liberman, Assistant Director (Resigned May 2015) Kara Zwieg, Assistant Director (July 2015 - December 2015) Student Leadership Training and Development Marissa Smith, Coordinator for Leadership Training & Development Operations:

Bill O’Connor, Assistant Director, Communications Matt Maloney, Information Technology Professional Jess Meyer, Coordinator of Operations & Logistics

OFYP Staff

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OFYP Student Staff Orientation Leaders (OLs) Jason Adlam Aidan Bramel Charlene Chew Dalton Dahms Matt Detjen Pat English Trevor Estock Cameron Gray Shannon Haley Galen Helgemo Cameron Holl Christina Jensen Tayler Johnson Nicolai Kessler Kristen Lee Tate Moeller Addy Motzko Nick Ohren Marc Parenteau Katy Putzker Brie Rankin Jay Reinoso Sydney Rogers Katie Schwartz Muhidin Sheekh Jordan Steger Zack Styx Vy Truong Orientation Program Assistants (OPAs) Colin Alsboro Bonnie Baumgartner Jared Bruggeman Joshua Policarpio Ashley Vanden Bosch Parent Orientation Coordinators (POCs) Brianna Ripoli Sam Theesfeld

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Transfer Student Ambassadors (TSAs) Hadly Byrne Eldon Davidson Emma Foster Benjamin Knapp Seunghee Lee Martha Metz Sal Randazzo Madeline Schutte Ciranno Soares Pakakun Srimaneekulroj Student Program Coordinators (SPCs) 2014 - 2015

Amy Bartos Mike Dixon Kelsey Neigebauer Drew Wandschneider 2015 - 2016

Dalton Dahms Patrick English Kristen Lee Jordan Steger Design Intern Elizabeth Bazany (March 2014 - May 2015) Abby Erickson (Started March 2015) First-Year Intern Maurea Kiyoi Transfer Intern Sal Randazzo Marketing Intern Meg Kelly Rachel Schmeling (Started December 2015)

Office Assistants (OAs) Marissa Angus Sam Branham Elizabeth Stokelbusch Sam Theesfeld Alex Tsai Check-In Staff Laura Cantor Diane Gibas McCartney Goff Maurea Kiyoi Seunghee (Cindy) Lee Kevin McGillis Justine Perez Dara Pribabi Jai Sahni Ciranno Soares Elizabeth Stokelbusch Welcome Week Event Staff Mike Blazanin (Captain) Hafsa Mahad (Captain) Allen Bergstedt Yihui (April) Chen McCartney Goff Yaoying Li Mihir Lineswala Jesse Loi Carole Mortier Christopher Murray Nicole Roof Emmy Tong Lujia Wang Pei Yang Aileen Zebrowski Peilin Zhou Shilin Zhu Ruilin (Katherine) Zhu Amanda Gunderson Russell Kerber

Welcome Week Leaders Marcus Aarsvold Danni Abushanab Erin Adams Vasu Agrawal Shivani Agrawal Raven Ahrens Carter Allenson Elizabeth Alonzi Mitch Andreasen Arin Arpinar Eddy Aston Adam Awes Meron Ayele Hannah Backer Eric Baltutis Abby Baniel Shelby Banks Kylea Barnes Blaine Bartel Ryan Bartz Lynna Baryakova Ezgi Basar Calvin Bateman Collin Bawolek Connor Beach Lauren Beckman Autumn Beckman Erika Beek Garrett Bembenek Eric Bender Peter Bendler Clare Bergmann Nicole Bernal Lucy Bixby Michael Black Hannah Blakey Grace Blomgren Katie Blood Ali Bodensteiner Katie Boldt Miki Bolin Brad Born Kelly Bourdage Kelly Braumberger Jon Braunwarth Bre Brennecke Riley Broughten Kaylee Broussard Jenn Brown Kate Brycheeva

Savannah Burnside Minghui Cai Jenna Callinan Meredith Campbell E Capper Michelle Caputi Jon Carfagna Aaron Carlson Summer Carreno Katelyn Castle Trisha Chaudhary Jun Chen Chaitanya Chittineni Catlyn Christie Jenn Chuchvara Alex Clark Michelle Clegg Andy Clingerman Sym Clough Dan Cofer Dylan Cole McKayla Coleman Becca Corazzi Ellie Cowger Emily Cowing Ken Cowles Chloe Crawford Brandon Creamer Paige Cresco Nathan Crymble Kourtney Culver Ian Cunningham Christina Dailey Tatum Dalton Logan Daniels Amber Davidson Nadeeka De Saram Victoria Deering JJ Denk Allie Denn Ryan Derrick Sara Dick Erin Dickie Dillon Diering Katelyn Dirkman Claire Donovan Megan Drews Joseph Drobnick Feifan Du Carl Duebner

Emma Dunn Jordyn Dwyer Rebecca Earl Rachel Earl Samson Eder Michaela Eggers Colin Emerson Emma Engeldinger Kailey Erdahl Kallie Erickson Katie Erickson Yu Fang Ethan Farina Amanda Feddema Annika Feight Mitch Felknor Alec Felton Joe Feuerstein Rachel Figueroa Ashlyn Fitch Rachel Flett Saul Flores Anna Fossum Aubrey Fossum Hannah Fox Vicky Fritz Kyle Fritz Mateo Frumholtz Katie Fuller Nick Fuqua Yining Gao Brandon Gasparas Mazen Gawad Anna Gergen Meredith Gingold Katelyn Gleason Oliver Goldman Becca Gonsior Gabby Gonzalez Ciro Dorbecker Laura Gove Lizzy Grewach Bennett Grider Shivani Guduru Emily Gulstad Mitch Gutenberg Molly Haeg Connor Hagen Kira Hakanson Sam Hall

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Welcome Week Leaders (cont.)

Alex Hall Jiajin Han Katie Hannestad Alex Hansen Jonah Hanson Alex Hao Laura Harford Alex Harris Annie Harwell Kyle Haskamp Hailey Haugen Katie Hayes Hershey He Brea Heil Dwight Hellevik Hannah Hempe Katie Heywood Christine Hitomi Liz Hoke Sam Holland Lee Holleran Drew Honson Melissa Hoo Reilly Hostager Yucheng Hou Yuffie Hu Bin Huang Audrey Hundrieser Emily Hunt Maureen Hurley Rey Hutchison Sontra Huynh Kevin Hyde Maggi Ibis Tim Isdahl Morgan Jackson Kim Jeong Yuzhi (Helen) Ji Yu Jiang Evan Jobin Matt Johns Cassie Johnson Ashley Johnson Michael Johnson Sami Johnson Mickey Jones Cody Jordan Rachel Kagan Steven Kaiser Nilesh Kakwani Sruti Kalatoor 48 48

Carolyn Kalinowski Amogh Kambale Kat Kamenar Steve Kangas Marah Kays Jimmy Keating John Keblusek Josh Kelley Mitch Kiecker Garrison Kiefer Madeleine Kirchhoff Quin Klett Claudia Koehn Abby Koshollek Andrew Koval Lauren Kraft Cassidy Kraimer Katie Kufalk Eishani Kumar Steve Kurtz Carla Kus Hubert Kusinski Roni Lafky Morgan Lange Maggie Langston Jake Lanthier Heather Larsen Katie Lauer Kail Laughlin Kevin Le Kyara LeBrun Curie Lee Mel Leftakes Tiffani LeRoy Megan Lesmeister Kacie Leverty Frank Li Christine Lian Ivy Liang Rachel Lindholm Tiffany Lindom Lisa Linn Maia Liss Sam Lockwood-Powell Cassi Longtin Rebecca Lorsung Megan Lowe Heidi Ludolph Irene Luo Merren Lutz AJ Lyons

Charlie Maahs Sneha Maddi Henri Magjistari Danica Maile Mike Major Shabnam Mansur Johanna Marko Mason Maschke Daniel Mattinen Cal McCormick Hennah McCoy Becca McCoy Meghan McDilda Andi McGauley Daniel McKinney Mike McLain Willie Meder Sarah Mehrkens Justin Meyer David Minor Ellie Mockenhaupt Kevin Monaco Kris Moore Dana Moriearty Sara Morton Josey Munson Mark Murphy Eric Nagarajan Jade Nein Grace Nell Ashley Nelsen Kayler Nelson Trygve Nelson Connor Nelson Chi Ngo Madeline Nicol Kali Norton Andrew Norton Sean Nykaza Ian Nykaza Riley O’Brien Patrick O’Hare Heather O’Neil Jeff Olin Chelsea Olsen Dustin Olson Trevor Omann Elly Orcutt Angelica Ortega Sully Osullivan Maija Otness

Jake Ottelien Ellen Paatela Linhui Pan Isabel Panek Drew Paszotta Sydney Pauling Carli Pederson Regan Pelton Megan Perius Bailey Perry Ryan Perryman Courtney Peters Marissa Peyer Emily Pfieffer Kaylynn Pfister Kinsey Philips Jenna Pitoscia Adam Poovey Bridget Pouliot Lucy Preysz Katie Price Maddie Prosser Abby Proulx Heather Qiu Karina Radin Benedict Leo Kali Rasmussen Camille Rasmussen Eric Redman Megan Reinhard Will Rexroth Sarah Riederer Paul Rodriguez Matt Rosen Christian Rosenow Hannah Rosenwinkel Cody Roth Jenny Rowinski Lanie Rudie Paige Ruh John Russ Rachel Ryder Danny Sachs Jason Sakizadeh Trevor Sandberg Omead Sanei Raj Satpathy Sierra Schadegg Jackie Schell Rachel Schmeling Alex Schmies

Kersten Schmitt Jenny Schneider Elizabeth Schneider Kiersten Schoenbauer Jake Schoenbeck Grant Schrof Anne Schwappach Brinda Shah Samar Shahid Marcus Sheeler Sam Sheibley Leah Shepersky Dani Shupe Phoebe Sia Zach Simon Joey Simpson Simran Singh Courtney Skluzacek Zach Slama Michael Slattery Mara Smith Malcolm Smith Daymian Snowden Addie Sobczak Jane Sonneman Camille Sowle Kobie Spaeth Nikayla Speltz Sarah Starsiak Kayla Steffes Melissa Steinken Levi Stevenson Kate Stillman Amanda Stromback Enoch Sun Tracy Sun Yoshita Suthar Kira Taylor Alexa Temme Sofia Terzic Amanda Teske Dean Thach Pat Thelen Alyssa Thiel Evan Thielen Connor Thiets Devona Thomas Jorja Thompson Yu Tian Joe Tigue Colin Titus

Brittany Tracey Kiah Tremble Karl Trittin Madi Tschann Erik Tungland Austin Ulberg Josh Van Benschoten McKenzie van der Hagen Abbie Van Handel Sarah Van Valkenburg Micah Vandersteen Ben Varick Katrina Veit Kale Veldhuis-Kroeze Natalia Velenchenko Elizabeth Vertina Erika Voeller Jin Vongsy Hoc Vu Anna Wagner Rachel Wallace Amanda Wambach Qi Wang Jessica Weinel Sathira Wijesekara Troy Wildenberg Reed Williams Alex Wilson Claire Wittowski Izzi Wolf Brianna Wolford Taylor Woodall Emily Worthem Ian Wright Emma Wu Han Yong Wunrow Skylar Wyant Ruizi Xu Tiffany Yang Isique Yang Meredith Ye Broderick Yoerg Morgan Young Claire Youngquist Michael Zell Raymond Zhang Alicia Zhang Ruichen Zhang May Zhang Danielle Zimmerman 49 9 49 4

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This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Orientation & First-Year Programs at ofyp@umn.edu or 1-800-234-1979.

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