2011 OFYP Annual Report - Orientation and First-Year Programs ...
2011 OFYP Annual Report - Orientation and First-Year Programs ... 2011 OFYP Annual Report - Orientation and First-Year Programs ...
Freshman Student OrientationNew first-year students enrolling in fall, attend a two-day, overnightorientation experience during June, July or August. Based on a smallgroup model, students learn about what to expect from the Universityof Minnesota, meet with their college of enrollment, and register forclasses.There were no significant changes in the 2011 orientation schedule.The Freshman and Parent Orientation program participatedin a content program review. Two colleagues from the NationalOrientation Directors Association were selected to conduct a threedayprogram review. The results of the review were received inSeptember 2011 and the results will impact orientation planningfor 2012.In August, three orientation dates were planned to assist with thenumber of international students who would attend during this timeframe. Although the total number of international students has notgreatly increased in past few years, these additional dates providedcollege staff more time to better meet the needs of these students.In addition, OFYP worked closely with International Student andScholar Services (ISSS) to create a one-stop orientation program.International students followed a special orientation schedule tocombine the requirements of International Student OrientationProgram and the University required program. This created a moreseamless experience and lessened new students’ requirements fromthree days of orientation to two days. This program was very wellreceived by both students and the staff of ISSS.What students said….12“I truly thought the process was very helpful andexciting! Of course I’m still a bit nervous, but now I knowa bunch of information that will aid my adventures!”
Students enrolling in the spring attend a one-day orientationthe week prior to the start of classes in January. January 2011 isthe last official year the University will accept first-year studentsin January.Students who met specific criteria were invited to attend a newlyrevised Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) orientationcalled, “Just for You” on March 31, 2011. Criteria includes:• Enrolled full-time (13 credits, fall and spring) as a PSEOstudent during the 2010-2011 academic year who had:• Applied and accepted to be a degree seeking in fall of 2011.• Paid the confirmation fee.The PSEO students had the option to complete the three-hourorientation in conjunction with an advising appointment. Withfour colleges participating, we had 41 students participate and 30parents.All confirmed freshman students pay $225 confirmation fee.What students said….What students said….“Orientation was very helpful to me. The informationpresented cleared up so many questions that I had andeveryone was extremely nice and knowledgeable. I likedbeing surrounded by people who love their jobs andknow what they’re talking about. I definitely encouragecontinuing to present information from so many differentareas because that not only brings to attention things thatI didn’t think of, and also helped me to feel more confidentand prepared for my upcoming college experience!”13
- Page 3: TABLE OF CONTENTSHighlights of the
- Page 8 and 9: OFYP Financial Data (cont.)OFYP Spo
- Page 10 and 11: OFYP Phone and Web TrafficCall Volu
- Page 12: myU Web PortalEntering the eighth y
- Page 18 and 19: Transfer Student OrientationNew tra
- Page 20: Transfer Student Online Orientation
- Page 23 and 24: Summer Parent Attendence by College
- Page 28 and 29: Welcome Week 2011This year marked t
- Page 30 and 31: Welcome Week 2011Overall Key Findin
- Page 33 and 34: Overall Experience with Welcome Wee
- Page 35 and 36: Transfer Welcome DayTransfer Welcom
- Page 37 and 38: Class of 2014/2015 NewsletterThe e-
- Page 39 and 40: @ Home in MNIn Fall of 2011, Orient
- Page 41 and 42: OFYP CommunicationsThe new student
- Page 44 and 45: First-Year Assessment PlanThe first
- Page 46 and 47: First-Year Assessment PlanSummary o
- Page 48 and 49: First-Year Assessment PlanTransfer
- Page 50 and 51: OFYP StaffProgram Year 2011 (Januar
- Page 53 and 54: Grace DohertyBrian DohertySarah Don
- Page 55 and 56: Joseph SenkyrHanna ShafferMargaret
Freshman Student <strong>Orientation</strong>New first-year students enrolling in fall, attend a two-day, overnightorientation experience during June, July or August. Based on a smallgroup model, students learn about what to expect from the Universityof Minnesota, meet with their college of enrollment, <strong>and</strong> register forclasses.There were no significant changes in the <strong>2011</strong> orientation schedule.The Freshman <strong>and</strong> Parent <strong>Orientation</strong> program participatedin a content program review. Two colleagues from the National<strong>Orientation</strong> Directors Association were selected to conduct a threedayprogram review. The results of the review were received inSeptember <strong>2011</strong> <strong>and</strong> the results will impact orientation planningfor 2012.In August, three orientation dates were planned to assist with thenumber of international students who would attend during this timeframe. Although the total number of international students has notgreatly increased in past few years, these additional dates providedcollege staff more time to better meet the needs of these students.In addition, <strong>OFYP</strong> worked closely with International Student <strong>and</strong>Scholar Services (ISSS) to create a one-stop orientation program.International students followed a special orientation schedule tocombine the requirements of International Student <strong>Orientation</strong>Program <strong>and</strong> the University required program. This created a moreseamless experience <strong>and</strong> lessened new students’ requirements fromthree days of orientation to two days. This program was very wellreceived by both students <strong>and</strong> the staff of ISSS.What students said….12“I truly thought the process was very helpful <strong>and</strong>exciting! Of course I’m still a bit nervous, but now I knowa bunch of information that will aid my adventures!”
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