Susan I am very excited about the idea of having a written handout from each department. It would be a great reference tool for new students. We currently give out a list of names and job titles in their packets--how inadequate that seems now!! I can see how having a handout from the different departments would better help them understand the role each plays. It would also more clearly identify to whom they can go for help with their various concerns. Sharon

We currently hold orientation in a large classroom. The President, Executive Director, and Director of Education speak. Other staff members are introduced as they direct arriving students through the hallways toward the session. I'm very interested in the idea of dividing the new students into groups and having them visit the various departments. However, this method seems complicated to organize. Does anyone currently doing this have advice on planning and timing the concurrent sessions? What is the typical length of an orientation when done in this manner?