The importance of faculty participation. Providing information bout their curriculum is a nice idea.
I love the idea of a welcome packet with a letter from their faculty!
Orientation is an important start to their training where they can meet other classmates, create social groups, learn about the school and solidify the information provided during the admissions process.
Classroom Management is highly important at any level of education, basic things like campus tour and FAQ can help students feel as though they belong on campus
to provide new students with all the materials and support for them to feel that they belong to a new community and they have the support to succeed in their new career.
Testimonials from classmates/active students will go a long way!
Orientation should make the student feel prepared and confident in the staffs ability to teach, mentor, and encourage them throughout their academic journey. It's important for faculty to be there to provide support.
Provide students with an opportunity to exchange phone numbers for support .
Some fields like Nursing know how to take on that mentorship role from student all the way to the job. We should learn from Healthcare.
Campus faculty and staff play a major and vital role in student retention.
Faculty involvement is an essential aspect of any successful educational program. Students need to trust and enjoy learning from their instructors, and faculty members play a crucial role in fostering this positive learning environment. However, in the case of the college I work for, an online school, there is no in-person orientation or equivalent for new students. This means that there are no opportunities for students to establish a personal connection with their instructors. Despite this limitation, there may be other ways to ensure that students feel supported and engaged in their online learning experience.
A well planned Orientation will help student retention and provide support to students. I like the idea that the Director of the Education should take the lead in planning a good Orientation, but have the support of faculty and administrative staff to make it a fun and successful Orientation. Faculty members are crucial for students to meet at Orientations. I do love the idea of having a picture taken when students start and hang it for them to feel like they belong.
Students really want to know that the faculty teaching them has real world experience in what they are teaching and where they anticipate working after graduation.
I like the tips/ things to include in ACADEMIC MEETINS:
1. Classmate Testimonials
2. Classmate Interactions
3. Class Picture
4. Welcome Packets
I've noticed that once students have met me in person at least once, they tend to reach out for help/communicate with me much more often than students who have not met me. I think introducing myself to students during their orientation would be a great way for them to see me and realize that I am a resource to them.
putting together customized welcome kits can increase ownership and belonging
Orientation should be fun and have full involvement with all faculty and staff to interact with each other. But most importantly have students, grads/alum to attend and participate.
I like how this included list of exactly what sort of things should be included in orientation like attendance, attire, academic support, classroom behavior.
discuss all important programmatic information so they know up front; introduce all staff and have them provide a small background about their experience and what they bring to the table; create a welcome pack to send home with the students.
I feel that we have done a good job with orientation but think we can get faculty more involved.
