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The Legacy We Leave:
Assessing the Value of Student Orientation Leadership Training
The Legacy We Leave:
Assessing the Value of Student Orientation Leadership Training
NODA Conference, Boston, MA
Andrene Kaiwi-Lenting, Assistant Director, Student Life & Leadership
Jason Mockford, Assistant Coordinator, Orientation Programs
Kelly Andreson, Graduate Assistant, Orientation Programs
Session Description:
Tired of the same satisfaction survey year after year? Learn
how to assess your programs in creative ways that foster
change and empower students. This session will include some
new ideas, including an in-depth look at a recent study of
student orientation leadership training at Cal Poly State
University. Come share the creative assessment tools you are
using on your campus!
Handouts:
Presentation Outline & References (PDF)
Assessment Project Worksheet (PDF)
Top 5 CAS Standards for Student Life & Leadership Department
(PDF)
Leader-In-Training Evaluation Form Sample (PDF)
Orientation Leader Self-Evaluation Sample (PDF)
Orientation Leader Self-Evaluation Clusters Sample (PDF)
WOW Participant Learning Outcomes (PDF)
WOW Participant Survey Sample (PDF)
What Alice Found in Wonderland:
Understanding Change & Transition
NODA Conference, Boston, MA
Jason Mockford, Assistant Coordinator, Orientation Programs
Andrene Kaiwi-Lenting, Assistant Director, Student Life & Leadership
Session Description:
Change affects all of us and can be many things: empowering, daunting, inevitable,
scary, necessary, and more. Come learn about change and the process of transition through
interactive activities and films such as Alice in Wonderland, The Matrix, and Stranger
Than Fiction. We'll talk about transition as it relates to new students, student
leaders and ourselves as individuals. Come prepared to share your experiences!
Handouts:
Cookie Swap Activity (PDF)
Transition Timeline Activity (PDF)
Quotes of Transition Activity (PDF)
Brighten Your Leadership with True Colors
NODA Conference, Dallas, TX
Lisa Bruce, Coordinator, Orientation Programs
Jason Mockford, Graduate
Assistant, Orientation Programs
Annie Ohlig, Week of Welcome 2008 Executive Board Member
Session Description:
Do you need a way to help your leaders develop their
leadership skills and have a common language for discussing
personal styles? We shine the light on different styles of
leadership and communication to help all leaders learn more
about themselves and others. Uncover your own color mix and
experience a piece of True Colors and take a peek at how to
use True Colors for anywhere from 6 to 600 leaders!
Handouts:
Session
Slides (PDF)
Bridging the Gap with Transfer Students
NODA Region II Conference, San Francisco, CA
Lisa Bruce, Assistant Director, Orientation Programs
Dani Cepernich, Week of Welcome 2006 Executive Board Member
Session Description:
Bridge the gap with transfer students! Consider holding a focus group with transfer
students at your university. We'll share our preparation, format, and sample questions,
provide an opportunity to brainstorm additional questions as a group, and explore
ways to address topics that might be specific to your campus.
Handouts:
Session Outline (PDF)
NODA Bingo (PDF)
Email Invitation (PDF)
Questions for Focus Groups (PDF)
Bridging Campus and Community:
A Commitment to Student Service
NODA Region II Conference, San Francisco, CA
Stephan Lamb, Associate Director, Student Life & Leadership
Jason Mockford, Orientation Programs Assistant
Dan Pronsolino, Graduate Assistant, The Community CENTER
Cameron Wangsgard, Week of Welcome 2006 Executive Board Member
Session Description:
Cal Poly's Week of Welcome (WOW) Orientation Program has benefited from integrating
community service opportunities for incoming students. Giving new students an opportunity
to work in their community successfully orients them to their new home while
enhancing group cohesion. Discover the benefits to implementing community service
opportunities in your orientation.
Handouts:
Presentation Slides (PowerPoint)
Sample Email for Recruiting Potential Sites (PDF)
2005 WOW Day of Service Projects (PDF)
Sample Volunteer Waiver (PDF)
Sample Site Information for Group Leaders (PDF)
Wham! Whiz! WOW!
Putting the One-Two Punch in Your Welcome Week
NODA Region II Conference, San Francisco, CA
Andrene Kaiwi-Lenting, Assistant Director, Student Life & Leadership
Jason Mockford, Orientation Programs Assistant
Allison Byler, Week of Welcome 2006 Executive Board Member
Dana Hammerwold, Week of Welcome 2006 Executive Board Member
Session Description:
Cal Poly's Week of Welcome (WOW) Orientation Program has been evolving for 49 years into
one of the most memorable weeks of a Cal Poly student's experience. We'll provide
vital first steps to creating a Welcome Week event for new students and families. Come
share your experiences and challenges.
Handouts:
Presentation Slides (PowerPoint)
Highlights of the Week (PDF)
Program Descriptions (PDF)
Optional Evening Entertainment (PDF)
WOW Structure (PDF)
Organizational Chart (PDF)
Fee Information (PDF)
2005 WOW Program Booklet and Schedule (PDF)