[Prof. Karen Goodlad]

Discussion of what still needs to happen for my department to implement our redesigned new student orientation
A lot of coordination is necessary
Who are the student leaders?
Which classrooms will be use?
Faculty availability
How to transition and stay on time throughout the day of orientation. (at each “station” and in between “stations”)
Department “buy-in”, how do we overcome lack interest in the process of orientation?
Does NSO lead to better retention? (Department specific)
Know more about college wide programs offered

Discussion of what I learned
Listen to students, what are they asking? (Current student leaders and what students asked during past orientations)
Create and Engaging Environment
Need to reformat and redesign the orientation with the student in mind, we can not just take one general approach
How to effectively and efficiently communicate what is important
Need to expand the efforts throughout the semester
Sharing ideas and approaches was beneficial

What Changed
Provide a tour of the facilities “a picture is worth a 1000 words”
Discuss time management, how to prioritize what is important for student success
Intentional format (demo, time management, tour)
Making room for students to reflect on their experience

• This topic was modified 8 years ago by Prof. Karen Goodlad.