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In the Heart of Student Affairs: NDSU’s Orientation Process

Images credit: NDSU University Relations. In the Heart of Student Affairs: NDSU’s Orientation Process. By: Jessica Soucy Mentor : Dr. Elizabeth Birmingham English 467: English Studies Capstone Experience. Overview. Project Description Rationale – Why is this important?

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In the Heart of Student Affairs: NDSU’s Orientation Process

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  1. Images credit: NDSU University Relations In the Heart of Student Affairs:NDSU’s Orientation Process By: Jessica Soucy Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Birmingham English 467: English Studies Capstone Experience

  2. Overview • Project Description • Rationale – Why is this important? • Why can an English major do this? • Goals • Background Information • Methods • Data • Importance of Orientation • Development of NDSU’s Program • Conclusion

  3. Project Description • Rationale • COAR Team 2013 and role within orientation • Goals • Explore and understand recent trends

  4. English Majors and Student Affairs? • Research skills • Managing large projects • Ability to write in a variety of genres

  5. Student Affairs “A body of knowledge, professional literature, long-established professional philosophy, theoretical base, and set of commonly recognized jobs and functions… focus[ing] on all things related to the studentand the student’s life in college but outside of the classroom” (Helfgot)

  6. NDSU Student Affairs “The Division of Student Affairs at North Dakota State University embraces the mission of the university by providing services, programs, and resources to students in support of academic, professional and personal growth.”

  7. Current Situation • Changing atmosphere, being competitive • Retention • Recruitment • Being successful here • How do we do that? • What is driving this field?

  8. Methodology • Data Collection • Interviews with: • Director of Student Success Programs Laura Oster-Aaland • Associate Director of Student Success Programs Jackie Schluchter • Learning Services and Orientation Coordinator Angela Seewald-Marquardt • Vice President of Student Affairs Prakash Mathew • Director of Residence Life Rian Nostrum • Professional Organizations • NODA – Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention • CAS – Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education

  9. Standards for Orientation • According to CAS… • Transition for new students • Preparing them for opportunities and responsibilities • Initiating them into the culture • Supporting family members

  10. Value of Orientation • Unique to each institution • Balance of needs • “Orientation is where expectations meet realities” (Habley) • Recruitment and Retention function • “Feel welcome, feel confident in this decision” • Connection to the university, having a role • “I would hope they are so excited” • Family reassurance

  11. History of NDSU’s Program • Family Program (early 1990s) • Conference, Orientation, And Recruitment (COAR) Team • Two Day Program (until 2003) • Changes in students • Residence hall tours • New Student Summary Sheet

  12. What is to come?

  13. Works Cited • “CAS Standards.” NODA. CAS, 2008. 29 Nov. 2013. • Fabich, Mary Jo ed. Orientation Planning Manual. Flint: National Orientation Directors Association, 2004. • Helfgot, Steven R. "Core Values And Major Issues In Student Affairs Practice: What Really Matters?." New Directions For Community Colleges 2005.131 (2005): 5-18. EBSCO MegaFILE. Web. 3 Nov. 2013.

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