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Jennifer, This sounds like a wonderful format. Kudos! Susan Backofen

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Team Approach in Orientation

Wendy, Wonderful! What are the criteria for your ambassadors? Do you have a special training you require them to complete? Susan Backofen

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Jack , This is a great idea! I love that you have a feedback loop in place and also include current students. Susan Backofen

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Sharing Student Information

Stacey, I like that you are all working as a team to assist the students. Including the faculty at orientation--at least a representation of the faculty would be a nice addition. Susan Backofen

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Katherine, Sounds like a great format. Reinforcing the support services is critical. Susan Backofen

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Nancy, It certinaly sounds like you have a solid plan to setting the appropriate expectations, outlining support that is available and addressing concerns. The pebble exercise puts these fears and concerns out there in an tangible way. Susan Backofen

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Bonnie, This sounds like a great format! Susan Backofen

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Stacey, Interesting exercise! I would guess there are a lot of pebbles in the middle at the end! Susan Backofen

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Tracy, Showing them it is 'do-able' does help to address some of their fears. And make it fun, I am sure, is a huge help as well! Susan Backofen

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Jeff, Excellent! It is so important to acknowledge the other factors they are balancing and help them learn how to juggle all the priorities. It is something they have to do on the job as well. Susan Backofen