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Creating a Successful Orientation
The document provides tips and options for creating a successful student orientation program. It discusses the importance of orientation and identifying student and program needs. Three orientation options are described: a two-day information heavy orientation; informational sessions plus social activities; and a two-week orientation including lab training and weekly information sessions. The goal is to help incoming students transition successfully by providing important information and opportunities to connect with current students and faculty.
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- 1. Creating a Successful Orientation Tips& Tricks Rafael R. Almanzar Biochemistry/Biophysics Maria Lyons Biomedical Engineering Jennifer Bradford Biology
- 2. Why is OrientationImportant?
- 3. Overview of Options •Different kinds of Orientation Programs • Preparation • Review & Implement Improvements
- 4. Identifying Needs • Whatare the needs of your program? • Needs of incoming students? • Budget - $$$
- 5. Informational Sessions • Requirements •Expectations • Faculty Talks • Current Students Perspective
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- 7. Additional Resources • CareerServices • Counseling Services • Library Services • Listservs
- 8. Orientation Option 1 •Two-day orientation – Information heavy – Facilities tours – Faculty presentations – Poster sessions • Engage current students in planning – Socials – Tours – Luncheons
- 9. Orientation Option 2 •Informational Sessions – Requirements, Expectations & Registration – Student Info Session – Research Poster Session • Social Activities – Mentor/Mentee Program – Annual Faculty vs Students Softball & BBQ picnic • Additional Resources
- 10. Orientation Option 3 •2 week orientation – Lab Training – College Orientations – Lab Safety/ QPR training • “Pizza Class” – Meets weekly from 5:30-7 p.m. – Presenters from career services, library, writing center – Faculty presentations
- 11. Questions? Thank You! Rafael R.Almanzar 979-845-1779 r.almanzar1@tamu.edu Maria Lyons 979-845-2312 mlyons@tamu.edu Jennifer Bradford 979-845-7755 jbradford@tamu.edu