Charlotte Thompson

Retention is key over the first week. Students will feel uneasy and miss home potentially. The first week needs tote a good experience. Classmate bonding. events etc

Orientation should have faculty members there to introduce. Information packets are useful.

Students form educational relationships with professors and it's important to be a mentor.

It is important to create a fun, interactive and rewarding experience at orientation. First impressions count; so make sure staff is available, set up student ID photos etc

It is important to meet the students' expectations. Students will want to see that things are being followed through based on marketing towards them; such s being available, providing good teaching and a classroom experience and also meeting the expectations for in-school and career-based objectives.