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Orientation? Why?. Jennifer Thomas , M.S . Coordinator, College Prep Advisement Former Orientation Coordinator Bennye Alligood AVP College & Community Relations. Buy-in. It takes the right people in the right places. Logistics. Santa Fe College- Fall 2011:
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Orientation? Why? Jennifer Thomas, M.S. Coordinator, College Prep Advisement Former Orientation Coordinator Bennye Alligood AVP College & Community Relations
Buy-in It takes the right people in the right places
Logistics • Santa Fe College- Fall 2011: • Mandatory for In-District, First Time in College Students • NSO Schedule: • Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. (occasional Saturdays and Monday nights) • Each session capped at 40 students (friends and family welcome)
Creation • Created by College Relations Team • 2 mediums used: • 1. Orientation handbook • 2. Presentation • - complete with vibrant videos
Implementation Buy-in Key = Bring energy Do not be afraid to use technology Stay consistent Keep it simple
Tools to Use ENGAGE • It is important to use tools that _____________________ • your audience. • Here is a demonstration of the tools that we use in New Student Orientation (NSO)...
Tool #1 – Poll Everywhere www.polleverywhere.com
Tool #3 – Use What You Have New Programs/ Specialties Current Students Digital Media & College Relations Departments Faculty and Staff Campus Landscape
What questions do you have for us? Jen Thomas, M.S. jennifer.thomas@sfcollege.edu 352.395.5453 Bennye Alligood bennye.alligood@sfcollege.edu 352.395.5182