Orientation is an important method of student retention. This is the first step to incorporating the student into the college community.
Orientation is a great opportunity to create a welcoming, informative, fun environment for new students. This can help reassure students who may have had buyers remorse about committing to your school.
Attack issues head on. Be credible. Be unique and work as a team with others.
I like this suggestion about orientation it say, "Planning your orientation content should reinforce the student's decision to attend your institution. As you consider the topics, you should reinforce the various support systems your institution has in place and the availability of your faculty and staff to assist them. Be sure to present in various ways your institution's unique ability to prepare them for a successful career."
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I am proud to say I work at an institution who not only practice what they preach but by me taking these courses, I now see where this all stems from. The orientation that our school provides is clearly outlined in this lecture. Great job.
I have learned about buyers' remorse and how students are uncertain if they are making the right choice and we should assure them. Also, we know that students do care about Institution Credibility.
Building credibility, increasing value, and building departmental connections are important components to an effective orientation.
