Orientation Design Advisory Committee

Meeting Notes

November 20, 2013

  1. Plans for Upcoming Meetings
  2. Dec. 4 meeting will involve discussion of sequencing of sessions, open houses, resource fairs and activities
  3. Dec. 11 meeting will focus on transfer student orientation
  1. CONTINUED: Discuss Key Topics and Identify Learning Outcomes
  1. Student Success (resources, responsibility to access services/support)
  2. Awareness of Student Success Center, its general purpose and how they might benefit
  3. Feel they can be successful and articulate personal responsibility for success
  1. Behavioral Expectations (academic integrity, conduct, alcohol & drugs, Carolinian Creed)
  2. Believe we will hold them accountable
  3. Expect a transformative experience as part of the larger Carolina community
  4. Describe the Carolinian Creed and why we have it

Other Notes: discussion focused on transformative experience, community responsibility – Creed, Code of Conduct, Bystander accountability, etc; positive not punitive

  1. History/Traditions
  2. Develop a common understanding of university traditions

Other Notes: currently not a common message about history or traditions; need to package spirit and traditions; experiences only a student at Carolina can have

  1. Athletics
  2. Understand football ticket process
  3. Establish an awareness of the variety of sports we offer
  1. Greek Life
  2. Know what it is and how to engage in the process
  1. Engagement/Involvement (USCConnect, study abroad, undergrad research, etc)
  2. Identify a few initial ways to connect
  3. Understand some of the benefits of engagement
  4. Be aware of our leadership focus

Other Notes: on-campus employment should be encouraged; timing is key - more information can be provided during Welcome Week when students are in a position to act; many ways to connect – opportunities for all students regardless of interest

  1. Wellness
  2. Understand student health services available and what is covered as part of student health fee
  3. Be aware there is a tobacco free campus policy
  4. Articulate the importance of registration with student disability services if services could possibly be needed
  5. Dining Services
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the options, cost and how to elect options
  1. Books
  2. Know the process for reserving books and the various options available
  1. Carolina Card
  2. Recognize the card as the official University ID with various functions (access, dining, athletic tickets, etc)
  3. Have card by the end of Orientation
  1. Parking & Transportation
  2. Be aware of the options, cost and how to access them
  3. Understand transportation around campus
  1. Technology
  2. Know where to located computer and software recommendations
  3. Understand on-campus computing support available (iCare, Helpdesk, Move-In)
  1. Evening Activities
  2. Make connections with peers
  3. Connect with those of similar interests

Other Notable Discussion Items:

  1. Safety and transportation to 5 Points
  2. Resource guide
  3. Is it similar to Discover Carolina?
  4. Needs consistent messaging
  5. Guidebook app – great idea; may not be ready for summer 2014
  1. Next Meeting: December 4 11:00-12:30