NODA Region 7 Conference Indiana | Michigan | Ohio | Ontario The Ohio State University Columbus, OH March 7 – 9, 2014
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE FRIDAY | March 7 7-10 p.m. Conference registration Friday night social SATURDAY | March 8 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Conference HQ open 7:30-9 a.m. Conference registration 8-8:25 a.m. Case study meeting 8:30-8:55 a.m. First-timers meetings: • Undergraduates • Graduates & Professionals 9-10:20 a.m. Welcome, Roll Call, Keynote 10:30-11:20 a.m. Educational Sessions (Block 1) p. 6-7 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Networking: • Undergraduates • Graduates & Professionals Campus Tour 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch (Silent Auction open) 1:30-2:20 p.m. Educational Sessions (Block 2) 1:30-3:20 p.m. Professionals Workshop 1:30-5:30 p.m. ROLI – Registration required 2:30-3:20 p.m. Educational Sessions (Block 3) 3:20-3:50 p.m. Refreshment Break (Silent Auction open) 3:20-5:30 p.m. Grad Symposium – Registration required 4-4:50 p.m. Educational Sessions (Block 4) 5-5:30 p.m. NODA member meeting • State/Province breakouts o Indiana o Michigan o Ohio o Ontario Case Study planning time 5:40-6:30 p.m. Educational Sessions (Block 5) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner (Silent Auction open) 7:45-8:15 p.m. Swag Swap 8:30-9:30 p.m. Evening entertainment: Michael Kent 8-10 p.m. NODA member dessert reception SUNDAY | March 9 8 a.m.-12 noon Conference HQ open 8-9 a.m. Non-Denominational Prayer Room 8:30-8:50 a.m. Morning energizers 8:30-10 a.m. Case study competition – Registration required 9-9:50 a.m. Educational Sessions (Block 6) 2015 conference planning meeting 10 a.m.-12 noon Closing brunch, fashion show, awards
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WELCOME FROM YOUR CONFERENCE HOSTS Welcome to Columbus! We are so excited to share our city with you and to host you at Ohio State for the 2014 NODA Region 7 conference. With over 300 registered participants from Indiana, Michigan, Ontario, and our home state of Ohio, this year’s conference is the largest Region 7 has seen in recent years (maybe ever!), and we are excited for the opportunities that a conference of this size brings to those attending. This year’s conference theme – ColumBUS: Your Ticket to Great Ideas – gives you the chance to leave with some “tickets” to innovative approaches, strategies, and programs that support our work in orientation, transition, and retention. We encourage you to reach out and meet new friends, share best practices and make those connections that make our region strong. We want to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated students and professionals who served on our conference planning team this year, and especially to our committee chairs: Sarah Elztroth, Kasi Jones, Sarah Meagher, and Amanda McCarthy. The folks who volunteered to serve on the planning committee did so in addition to their regular school and work responsibilities, and we could not have planned (or implemented) a regional conference without their hard work and commitment. Please take a moment to thank them for their time and energy as you interact with them throughout the weekend. As your co-hosts we are honored to host the 2014 NODA Region 7 conference, and will do all we can to make the experience educational, beneficial and meaningful to you. Please find us if you have questions or feedback! Enjoy the conference! Nicole Craven, co-host The Ohio State University
Molly Ward, co-host Otterbein University
WELCOME FROM YOUR REGIONAL COORDINATOR Welcome to your 2014 NODA regional conference! I feel privileged to be among some of best students and professionals who are committed to orientation, retention, and transition programs, and it’s great that we’re all able to join one another for learning and networking this year in Columbus! Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a regional conference regular, I hope you’ll find this to be an impactful and revitalizing weekend, one that reminds us of our commitment to students and encourages us to push forward to new and better service and campus outreach. I want to especially acknowledge our student participants! You have already demonstrated your love for your institution, your desire to support new students in their transition, and the enthusiasm and energy it takes to contribute to a successful orientation program. I think that you will be heartened to learn that there are others like you at this conference, so use this opportunity to share your passion for orientation and to learn from one another to improve the experience on your own campus. To our professional and graduate students, I welcome you as well! You have made a commitment to yourself, the students with whom you work, and your orientation and transition programs to be here. Thank you! I am confident that all conference participants will leave this conference with some new ideas and some new connections made in this great city of Columbus! Spend time getting to know others, share ideas and information, and continue to fuel the passion for orientation and transitions. It is also important to thank our conference hosts, Nicole Craven and Molly Ward! I have been impressed with their communication with one another, their support and trust in their committee members, and their commitment to delivering a quality experience for our conference participants. Thank you for your hard work, your hospitality and for making a difference! Again, welcome to Columbus, and please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do to enhance your conference or overall NODA experience! Amy Barnhart, Region 7 Coordinator Eastern Michigan University 4
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ABOUT COLLEGIATE EMPOWERMENT If you HATE lectures, you’ll LOVE this! COLLEGIATE EMPOWERMENT is a team of passionate facilitators that are hell-bent on helping college students get an education, not just a degree by teaching them What Every College Student Needs To Know from Orientation to Graduation. Here’s the track record: 1.8 million students, 35,000 professionals, 2,800 campuses, 23+ countries, 5,000 events and counting. You’re about to experience a high-energy, interactive, engaging, and fun seminar that actually makes a difference. Are YOU ready for NODA Region 7?! It’s time for the kickoff! ENERGIZE and get ready for the conference. CONNECT with others just like you to build a greater community and networking opportunity. ENGAGE in a deeper relationship with NODA Region VII as your ticket to great ideas. Collegiate EmPowerment is here to help you make the most of this experience so let’s get this conference started! Duane Brown: keynote presenter and the “You Want More” session (Ed. Session Block 1) Christina Lohman: ROLI session and the “Wealthy Grad” session (Ed. Session Block 6)
ABOUT THE PROFESSIONALS WORKSHOP SPEAKER Dr. Terrell Lamont Strayhorn is Associate Professor of Higher Education at The Ohio State University in the School of Educational Policy & Leadership within the College of Education and Human Ecology, where he also serves as Faculty Research Associate in the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity, Senior Research Associate in the Todd A. Bell National Resource Center for African American Males, and faculty affiliate in the Department of African and African American Studies. Professor Strayhorn maintains an active and highly visible research agenda focusing on major policy issues in education: student access and achievement, equity and diversity, impact of college on students, and student learning and development. Acclaimed higher education researcher and policy analyst, Strayhorn has authored 5 books and monographs including The Evolving Challenges of Black College Students (Stylus Publishing, 2010) and College Students’ Sense of Belonging (Routledge), over 35 book chapters, and more than 80 refereed journal articles, reviews, and scientific reports. He is a highly sought after public speaker and presenter; to date, he has authored over 130 international, national, and state conference papers or presentations. Named “one of the most highly visible new scholars in his field,” by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, Strayhorn has received numerous national awards and honors and recently, Diverse Issues in Higher Education named him one of the nation’s Top Emerging Scholars. Strayhorn is co-editor of Spectrum: A Journal on Black Men, published by Indiana University Press; associate editor of the NASAP Journal, and serves on several editorial boards. Grants totaling more than $800,000 have supported his research program including funds from the U.S. Department of Education, National Science Foundation, and several professional associations. 2014 NODAR CONFERENCE | COLUMBUS: YOUR TICKET TO GREAT IDEAS
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 1 (10:30-11:20 a.m.) Kickoff Continued: The "You Want More?!" Session (Extended Keynote) 115 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student Presenter(s): Christina Lohman, Collegiate Empowerment If you liked the conference kickoff, you’ll love this! We’re going to expand on the kickoff concepts and make them more real by bringing them into your personal life, your relationships, your academics, your athletics, your organizations, and your future career. Everyone has goals, but most people have been taught to set wimpy goals (things like graduate, get a job, get married). They are not goals if everyone else has the same goals…and they’re probably just meaningless enough to never motivate you beyond where everyone else is motivated. Leaders live at a level beyond where everyone else lives. Thus, your goals are not enough. Get to this session to figure out why! Get on the Bus to a Career in Student Affairs! 125 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student Presenter(s): Joey Ratcliff, Purdue University, Assistant Director of Orientation Brian Morin, Indiana University, Assistant Director, Office of First Year Experience Programs Shamika Johnson, Miami University, Assistant Director of New Student Programs Jenna DiCicco, Ohio State University, Program Coordinator of Orientation and First Year Experience If you think being an Orientation Leader is all that Student Affairs has to offer, stop and listen up! This presentation will offer students vital information on the various ways they can start a career in Student Affairs. From the undergraduate experience to selecting graduate schools, we will make sure you won’t be stranded on the road when it comes to beginning your journey as a Student Affairs professional. Orienting Students Outside the Program 129 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): New Professional | Mid-Level Professional | Senior Level Professional Presenter(s): Joe Thomas, Indiana State University, Director of New Student Transition Programs Orienting students is a long process. Electronic tools can be used from admission to engage students in the transition. ISU created a game in Blackboard to expose students to its features and to university resources. This presentation will cover the data used, the game’s implementation, and the results thereafter. NODA Leadership and You 173 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): NODA: Association for Orientation, Retention and Transition in Higher Education Leadership Becoming a leader in an international association can be one of the highlights of your professional career. This session will introduce you to outstanding leadership opportunities available to you as a member of NODA. Come learn about joining a committee, leading a network, hosting a conference and getting involved in your region.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 1 (10:30-11:20 a.m.) Going for the GOLD! It's a TEAM Thing! 174 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Re'Shanda Grace-Bridges, University of Dayton, Director of New Student Programs Emily Ferguson, University of Dayton, Student Coordinator Looking for new ways to motivate staff? Enjoy some friendly competition? Then get ready to GO for the Gold! The Team Challenge System provides on-going team building while encouraging peer accountability. Challenges come in all sizes and participation has its rewards. Come learn how to transform your staff into a team, one challenge at time. Next Stop: Your New Hall Team 175 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Mitch Koestel, Purdue University, Student Orientation Committee Hayden Sholtis, Purdue University, Student Orientation Committee Most orientation programs deal with three major issues: motivating student staff members, creating an environment that encourages new student participation, and orienting the new students to their new academic life. Let us show you how BGR (Boiler Gold Rush) organizes these students in order to address these three important issues. Tools, Tactics, and Strategies for Program Improvement 185 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Noah Pollock, Oakland University, Orientation Assistant Koran Williams, Oakland University, Orientation Assistant Andrea Coleman, Oakland University, Orientation Assistant Jessie Spaine, Oakland University, Orientation Assistant The most successful programs are those that constantly improve. However, improvement requires change, and change does not always occur in a positive direction. It takes specialized skills to critically evaluate a program, determine faulty components, and implement positive changes. Our presentation seeks to provide unique and useful program improvement strategies.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 2 (1:30-2:20 p.m.) Please note: The Professionals Workshop overlaps Ed. Session Blocks 2 and 3. ROLI overlaps Ed. Session Blocks 2, 3, and 4, as well as Case Study planning time. The Graduate Symposium begins during the refreshment break and overlaps Ed. Session Block 4, as well as the NODA member meeting/Case Study planning time. Boost Your Mileage: Market Your Experiences 115 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student Presenter(s): Mary Olk, Ball State University, Graduate Assistant for Excellence in Leadership Sarah Trusz, Ball State Unversity, Graduate Assistant Courtney Duda, Ball State University, Graduate Assistant Krishna Patel, Ball State University, Graduate Assistant Navigate past detours and roadblocks through your journey after orientation. Learn to build your resume like a pro and cater it to meet your goals. Market yourself as the newest model on the road by fine-tuning your interview skills. Join us for this interactive session that’ll make your tires spin! That Sex & Relationships Program (Associate Member Highlight Session) 125 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Aaron Boe, Aaron Boe Productions, Speaker and Consultant Too much is at stake for your first year students to have to learn about relationships and social safety through trial and error. This innovative, positive approach engages both men and women as it equips students for healthy relationships while addressing the critical issues of dating violence and sexual misconduct. FreeZone: Riding into a New State of Mind! 129 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Reese White, Purdue University, Student Orientation Committee Brooke English, Purdue University, Student Orientation Committee Hop aboard the FreeZone bus to an enhanced state of mind! This presentation will inform students about the philosophy of FreeZone and benefits of attaining this mentality in the world of Student Affairs and orientation. Pack your bags and get ready to visit a new world of diversity and inclusion! Challenge and Support: Supervising Your Peers 173 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Returning Undergraduate Students Presenter(s): Jennifer Cooper, Bowling Green State University, 2013 Orientation Team Leader Amy Finkenbine, Bowling Green State University, 2013 Orientation Team Leader To develop successful peer mentorships, returning leaders need to create a cohesive and productive team dynamic while promoting an atmosphere for personal growth. However, supervising your peers can be challenging. This session provides support by giving participants strategies to approach their leadership roles and providing guidance for supervising their peers. 8
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 2 (1:30-2:20 p.m.) Destination Camp Blue...the Road to Building a First-year Leadership Camp 174 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Re'Shanda Grace-Bridges, University of Dayton, Director of New Student Programs Mandy Lautzenheiser, University of Dayton, Graduate Assistant Yuan Zhou, University of Dayton, Student Coordinator, Camp Blue Interested in starting a first-year student camp? You too can introduce this new tradition with a little advice and encouragement. Join us to learn the road we’re traveling to build and sustain Camp Blue, UDs first leadership camp. A camp overview will be shared along with lessons learned, challenges, and triumphs. Seeking Understanding : How to use Intergroup Dialogue in OL Diversity Training 175 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Elizabeth Walsh, Miami University, Assistant Resident Director & First Year Adviser Amy Corron, Miami University, Graduate Student, Office of Student Activities Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) is an accessible technique for orientation leaders to learn how to have conversations about difficult topics with new students. Participants will be able to identify strategies that can be used for effective diversity training sessions and create innovative ways to include IGD in OL training programs. "You Can't Sit with Us!"- Avoiding Cliques in an Orientation Team 185 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student Mayra Garces, Miami University, Graduate Assistant Rachel Sarachman, Miami University, Student Coordinator Erica Stonehill, Miami University, Student Coordinator To prevent your orientation team from looking like a scene straight out of Mean Girls, presenters will address strategies for picking, training and maintaining a cohesive OL team. Utilizing theoretical student leadership practices, participants will gain tangible strategies for successful team-building to prevent cliques and constructing a totally “fetch” team.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 3 (2:30-3:20 p.m.) Please note: The Professionals Workshop overlaps Ed. Session Blocks 2 and 3. ROLI overlaps Ed. Session Blocks 2, 3, and 4, as well as Case Study planning time. The Graduate Symposium begins during the refreshment break and overlaps Ed. Session Block 4, as well as the NODA member meeting/Case Study planning time. Getting Off the Struggle Bus: Effective Coping Strategies for Orientation Staff 115 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional Presenter(s): Amy Barnhart, Eastern Michigan University, Orientation and Transition Programs Coordinator How many times have you had to answer the question, "Is this your down time?" As OTR staff, we encourage balance for our students, but at times we struggle to model it ourselves. In this presentation you will learn and share positive coping methods to deal with the year-round stresses of our work - from your work/life balance to in-the-moment crises, and how to identify realistic expectations for yourself and others. Ticket On Otterbein Airlines: Earn Your W.I.N.G.S. 125 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional Presenter(s): Paige Schortgen, Otterbein University, 2013 Student Orientation Coordinator This session will fly you through the plan created by Otterbein University to establish a session during our Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration (S.O.A.R.) Days to create a holistic experience for new students. Learn how we worked with new students to Welcome, Interact, Navigate, Give Back, and promote Success through the session we designed called W.I.N.G.S. In addition, new roles were developed for advanced leaders to become the "pilots" through these sessions and gain additional leadership skills. Front and Center: Using Educational Theatre in Orientation 129 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student Presenter(s): Timothy Sell, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Student Orientation Assistant Steve Nagle, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Administrative Orientation Assistant Linda Marchlewski, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Parent Orientation Assistant Wondering how THEATRE and orientation relate? Hear from fellow OLs how educational theatre can impact not only the incoming students going through the program but also you as an orientation leader! Plus, you'll leave this session with a couple new, FUN ways to engage your orientees even more! Me, Myself, and I: Judging a Bus by its Paint Job 173 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Maegan Damazyn, Eastern Michigan University, O-TEAM Joshua Richardson, Eastern Michigan University, O-TEAM In orientation there is no particular 'paint job' for leaders. We each are our own person, and our individual uniqueness is what makes great leaders. In this program, learn about why being you is exactly what makes orientation work and how you can incorporate identity training into your orientation programs. 10
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 3 (2:30-3:20 p.m.) Extreme Makeover: Training Edition 174 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Ness Thomas, Universityof Waterloo, Orientation Assistant Coordinator The CAS Standards for Orientation Programs stipulate that all Orientation staff and volunteers must have access to training and resources to support the performance of their assigned responsibilities (CAS: 8th edition, 2012, p. 377). Without a meaningful training program, we are setting up our student leaders to be unsuccessful, and thus ineffective at providing a meaningful orientation experience for our new students. This presentation will cover the creation and assessment of learning outcomes, the importance of experiential learning, and how to effectively employ peer to peer learning in your Orientation Leader Training program. Bus to Buddy Success: Two to a Seat, Please! 175 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Brad Schlotter, Purdue University, Student Orientation Committee Anne Marie Sullivan, Purdue University, Student Orientation Committee College is full of friends you can lean on; that doesn't have to be different in the orientation world. Grab a buddy and find out why having two is better than one. We will show how having buddies increases emotional stability, responsibility, and diversity within all levels of orientation programming. Diversity and Staff 185 Mendenhall Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional | Senior Level Professional Presenter(s): Brian Min, Indiana University Bloomington, Graduate Intern Li Miles, Indiana University Bloomington, Graduate Intern Everyone wants to feel as though they are understood and belong. Both undergraduate and graduate staff members have the unique experience of being surrounded by colleagues that may be different from them. As supervisors, learn how to introduce and reinforce techniques to better understand and strengthen a diverse team.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 4 (4:00-4:50 p.m.) Please note: The Professionals Workshop overlaps Ed. Session Blocks 2 and 3. ROLI overlaps Ed. Session Blocks 2, 3, and 4, as well as Case Study planning time. The Graduate Symposium begins during the refreshment break and overlaps Ed. Session Block 4, as well as the NODA member meeting/Case Study planning time. Lessons From The Mouse: Utilizing and Applying some of Walt Disney's Philosophies to your Orientation Program 115 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Steve Booher, Western Michigan University, Orientation Coordinator Walt Disney World has always had a reputation of providing the best of the best of customer service. This program will help you learn some of their secrets and how their philosophies and methods can be used to drive your ticket to success. Topics include customer service, staff development, staff accountability and discipline, and how to take responsibility for your own success. Inclusivity and Diversity in Orientation Programs 125 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Chris Lolas, University of Waterloo, Orientation Programs Assistant It is easy to plan a program you would enjoy. The challenge comes in planning programs for everyone - in making sure every new student is safe, comfortable and accepted. This presentation will discuss how to recognize when your programming is not inclusive, and how you can remedy it. Implementing an Online New Student Orientation 129 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): New Professional | Mid-Level Professional | Senior Level Professional | Institutions Serving Commuter & Non-Traditional Students Presenter(s): Kristen Yanchak, Franklin University, Assistant Director of Current Student Communication Suzanne Smith, Franklin University, Director of AIE Franklin University implemented an online New Student Orientation (NSO) designed to better prepare entering students for their first term. The convenient one-hour online orientation familiarizes new and returning students with the policies and guidelines necessary to be successful in higher education and at Franklin University. The NSO engages students with videos, links, tutorials, and an interactive assessment. This session will share the implementation strategy taken by the Student Success Core Team including barriers that had to be overcome, the campus-wide communication plan, and success and retention rates seen after NSO implementation. Being an Introvert in Orientation...It IS Possible! 173 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Kari Schueller, University of Michigan Ann-Arbor, Assistant Director Calling all introverts (and extroverted friends)! There’s a misconception that extroverts make better orientation leaders. While it's true that orientation is a high-energy endeavor, what is the connection between energy and these personality traits? With reflection and discussion, this session shows how to get the most out of your introversion. 12
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 4 (4:00-4:50 p.m.) Small College Network Roundtable 174 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional | Senior Level Professional Presenter(s): Kathy Petras, Baldwin Wallace University, Assistant Director of Student Life and Involvement An opportunity for professionals at small colleges and universities in the region to talk about hot topics related to their experiences. We also encourage graduate students interested in working a small college/university, or would like to know more information, to join us. Driving the Bus: Don't Leave Without Your Transfers 175 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Al Willman, Eastern Michigan University, O-TEAM Grace Martin, Eastern Michigan University, O-TEAM Are you wondering how to integrate transfer students into a program primarily designed for freshmen? Come chat with us as we share personal experiences, ways to alter your orientation programs to cater to the needs of transfer students, and help give you the confidence to lead transfer students yourself! Conducting an Informal Evaluation of Orientation Programs 185 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Matthew Swingler, Indiana State University, Graduate Assistant Julia Rosenzweig, Indiana State University, Graduate Assistant Evaluation and assessment are essential to the success of Orientation Programs. In this session, presenters will share their experience developing and conducting an informal evaluation of their own programs. Participants will engage in discussion about their own experiences and have the opportunity to learn new strategies and share successes.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 5 (5:40-6:30 p.m.) Love languages and orientation: Grab your ticket to the ride of your life! 115 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Lindsey Speer, Ball State University, Associate Director of Admissions and Orientation Kasi Jones, Purdue University, Senior Assistant Director Quality, Service, Affirmation, Touch and Gifts…all aspects of orientation through lenses of being a leader, a part of a team or the student coming through your program. But have you ever thought of them as your language of love? Adapted from Chapman’s “The 5 Love Languages”, we will engage you in conversation and research about how “love” impacts every aspect of Orientation. Prepare yourself to fall in love, all over again! Orientation Leader Training: Taking OLs From Passengers to Drivers 125 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Kathy Petras, Baldwin Wallace University, Assistant Director of Student Life & Involvement Marc West, Baldwin Walace University, Director of Student Life & Involvement Orientation Leader training is not only about providing the necessarily tools and information for your staff, but also providing opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. This program will discuss ways in which the Orientation Staff at Baldwin Wallace University has created an inclusive, developmental, training program for their orientation leaders, providing them with opportunities for leadership and ownership within the orientation program. Activity examples, program topics, and Orientation Leader Assessment results will be shared. A Call for Action: Living your mission 129 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): New Professional Presenter(s): Cimmeron O'Connor, Ohio University, Assistant Director Orientation Programs Your mission statement is an authentic way of letting your audience know what’s important about your work – its an explanation of what you do and why you do it. Is your mission statement incorporated into everyday orientation? Learn how Ohio University utilizes their undergraduate orientation staff to share their mission that every student leaves orientation with a complete and appropriate schedule and a friend. The Orientation Family: Becoming More than a Team 173 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Justin Beckman, Case Western Reserve University, Orientation Executive Board Shelby Snashall, Case Western Reserve University, Orientation Executive Board Erika Brentar, Case Western Reserve University, Orientation Executive Board Ellie Elston, Case Western Reserve University, Orientation Executive Board Wade Stewart, Case Western Reserve University, Orientation Executive Board Orientation leaders set the stage for what the Orientation experience can be. Learn how to create a strong team dynamic that fosters personal connections beyond the job and how that teamwork can benefit your Orientation program and new students. 14
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 5 (5:40-6:30 p.m.) Fish! Philosophy: It's Not Just for the Students 174 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional | Senior Level Professional Presenter(s): Brian Min, Indiana University Bloomington, Graduate Intern Li Miles, Indiana University Bloomington, Graduate Intern Fish! Philosophy is widely used in the field of student affairs, and particularly in orientation, to motivate student staff and team members. But how committed are we, the professionals, to embodying the philosophy? In this session, we will reflect on our experiences with Fish! Philosophy and explore ways to walk the walk. An Introspective Approach to Diversity Training 175 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional | Senior Level Professional Presenter(s): Allison Prelosky, Case Western Reserve Univeristy, Assistant Director Every orientation team will have students who are very comfortable and ready to talk about diversity while the conversation maybe very new for others. Learn about CWRU’s approach to using Social Identity Theory to encourage self-reflection as a means to beginning dialogues surrounding diversity and respect. From Diapers to Diplomas: The Case for Engaging Parents and Families in their Students’ Transition 185 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional | Parent and Family Program professionals Presenter(s): Natalie Dewan, University of Waterloo, Transition Assistant Coordinator Rachael Cale, University of Waterloo, Transition Assistant Coordinator Leah van Draanen, University of Waterloo, Transition Assistant Coordinator Students contact home an average of twice a day (Moore & Hofer, 2011); therefore, engaging parents in student transition is essential to student success. Join us for an engaging presentation on diverse parent populations and best practices of parent programs, and a discussion on how to get started or continue to engage parents as partners at your institution.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 6 (9-9:50 a.m.) Orientation Leaders and Beyond: Maximizing the Orientation Leader Experience 115 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional | Senior Level Professional Presenter(s): Sarah Meagher, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Orientation Coordinator Shawna Taylor, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Orientation Intern Through this presentation, learn how to expand the leadership development opportunity for your orientation student staff. Through comprehensive training and interdisciplinary partnerships, we can develop a student staff that serve as leaders beyond orientation. Consider how to maximize leadership opportunities for students at two-year institutions. The Wealthy Grad (Because Being Broke Sucks) (Keynote Presenter) 125 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student Presenter(s): Christina Lohman, Collegiate Empowerment Do you want to be rich, or do you want to be wealthy (because there’s a big difference)! FACE IT: you can spend your entire college experience and never once attend a class to learn about one of the most important things - MONEY! Money isn’t the most important thing in life, but all important things in life require money. The average college graduate will rack up over $27,500 in student loan debt while the national total student loan debt swells past $1.2 trillion. Something has to be done! This session cuts through the jargon and keeps it simple and fun. Discover that being a Wealthy Grad is not just about money; it’s about creating a Wealthy Life! The Importance of Significance: Belonging Through Community 129 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Jared Schueren, Eastern Michigan University, O-TEAM Leader Blake Navarre, Eastern Michigan University, Transfer Orientation Student Assistant Coming to college, you begin to lose little-by-little of what facilitated the development of your character. We will dive into the idea of community and the effect that it has on one's identity by incorporating the theory of marginality and matter. Because through community, we believe one develops identity. Time to Check Your Mirrors: How Reflection Enhances Orientation 173 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Brock Foster, Eastern Michigan University, OTEAM Member Sarah Orr, Eastern Michigan University, OTEAM Member What does reflection mean to you? Our presentation outlines the importance of reflection in orientation while developing different strategies to incorporate reflection into your orientation program. Strap yourself in, check your mirrors, and start your engine to stroll down the scenic route to reflection.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION BLOCK 6 (9-9:50 a.m.) Likert or not, evaluation is here to stay 174 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): Graduate Student | New Professional | Mid-Level Professional Presenter(s): Cassie Gilpin, Universityof Waterloo, Orientation Coordinator As the competition for resources and funding at post-secondary institutions increases, the ability to document and evaluate the impact of our programs and services is a critical responsibility for all student affairs professionals (CAS: 8th edition, 2012, p. 68). This session will delve into why assessment is important, address many of the common concerns and challenges surrounding assessment, and touch on the ways in which institutions can turn assessment and evaluation from a chore into an exciting and meaningful project for your department. This session is intended for those who are just getting started with assessment, or are looking to reinvigorate their existing data collection practices. Persuading Parents to Board the Orientation Bus 175 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Luis Mora, Indiana University Bloomington, Student Coordinator Hilary Deardorff, Indiana University Bloomington, Student Coordinator Sahand Emamian, Indiana University Bloomington, Student Coordinator Explore the importance of getting families and guests invested, not just in the orientation program, but in the success of their students. By exploring best practices and facilitating discussion, learn how your school can promote student success with the support of parents and family members. Passport to International Student Success! 185 Mendenhall Intended audience(s): All Presenter(s): Margot Keimig, Purdue University, Student Orientation Committee David Chriss, Purdue University, Student Orientation Committee From Asia to Africa, from Europe to South America, it's time to get out your passports and board your flight! First stop, College Orientation. In a program tailored just for international students, learn how Purdue's Boiler Gold Rush International program (BGRi) impacts its participant's GPA, on-campus living return rate, and persistence in the classroom.
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