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Orientation Design Advisory CommitteeMeeting NotesOctober 25, 2013 CommunicationsCommittee will post member names, meeting agendas, and meeting notes on First Year Study Group siteMessage about FY Study Group will be sent out in Provost weekly newsletter and Division of Student Affairs & Academic Support weekly newsletter (StayInformed)Creative Services has expressed interest in assisting with an Orientation Resource Guide Summer 2014 ScheduleOrientation will begin June 13 and end July 31, with an optional transfer day on Aug. 4Provides 13 freshman sessions (2-days each) and up to 5 transfer sessions (if optional day in Aug is selected by a particular college)Colonial Life Arena will be primary facility, although Coliseum will be needed for one week in JuneTransfer students generated considerable discussionAdvising is complex due to lack of information (availability of transcripts with course work, etc)Late admissions processing causes high volume at end of summer orientation sessionsSystem transfers may not be released from current campus causing inability to register, manage financial aid, etc.DegreeWorks, transfer articulation software, understanding of Banner may improve situation for next summerGroup would like to dedicate one meeting to plan for transfer students to ensure improvement in orientation process next summerOther populations with specific needs were discussedGamecock Gateway students – may need slightly different information than other transfers due to unique experience; potentially recommend a particular orientation date for Gateway studentsHonors College students – need orientation to college of major, not just Honors CollegeStudents enrolling during summer term General Program StructureBethany will send sample 2-day orientation programs for review prior to next meeting Next Meeting: October 29, 8:30-10:00 ................
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