The more connections and relationships a student has at an institution, the more likely they are to graduate.
Orientation should be fun, but not corny!
I like the idea of a progressive orientation. I feel like the programmatic portion is too long and heavy
Incorporate games to add fun to orientation, team based activities to build sense of belonging; incorporate hunt around campus to increase their knowledge of where departments are located and offer prizes to the winning teams.
It is important to have a detailed plan and goal for student orientation. Make it fun, clear, and entertaining.
I love the idea of a progressive orientation, students get bored just being talked at for hours, so having stations for each department will help keep them engaged!
With my school's welcome week for the next term coming up, I think there is a lot of valuable info in this course that I could bring to my campus.
Building credibility, increasing value, and building departmental connections are important components to an effective orientation.
Building credibility is very important for schools to grow and for students to believe that they have made a good choice. Orientations should be well planned out and they should not be boring.
Make orientation fun and interactive, give them a chance to bond with other students. Some familiar faces can be around. Discuss the success of other students who graduated.
Students with more connections and relationships at their institution are more likely to graduate successfully. Therefore, when designing orientation programs, it is essential to consider the student's perspective. While policies and procedures are necessary from the institution's point of view, they are lower on the student's list of priorities. Therefore, it is recommended that current and alumni students be asked for feedback on previous orientations to improve the program and/or provide testimonials.
Planning your orientation content should reinforce the student's decision to attend your institution.
It's important to make the student feel valued and encouraged. Keep a positive attitude and show them exactly why they chose the school they did.
Gives good ideas about how to make orientation more fun and engaging, and not just a lecture.
Make orientation interactive and engaging with fun activities. Have students exchange contact info.
to use all the resources available in the school, and use those resources to help students to understand that they made the right decision to enrolled in the school
Fun but not corny- remebering that although you want a interactive orientation it is a serious matter for the retaining of info
I've learned that thinking of orientation through the viewpoint of the student will help the success of orientation and make the students feel more excited to start their program.
I love the ideas to reinforce the students' decision to add our school... Love making orientation interactive for the student instead a passive one.
From this article, I learned that effective orientation programs should be interactive, engaging, and well-structured to make students feel welcomed and connected to the institution. Activities such as progressive departmental tours, team-based games, and resource stations create opportunities for interaction and camaraderie while reinforcing important information. Including current students or graduates adds credibility and relatability. Ending with Q&A ensure clarity and confidence. Lastly, balancing fun with professionalism is key to leaving a positive, credible impression!
Validate the student's decision to select my institution, and share ideas with current students.
