Photo by Paul Efland. By Sharron Hannon President Michael Adams isn't the only new face on campus this fall.
People come expecting huge numbers, so they really appreciate the personal touch.
That touch is delivered by a team of 10 student orientation leaders, who meet with small groups of students in breakout sessions where questions are answered and concerns aired. Those leaders make orientation a success because they put so much time and energy into it. Students and parents attending orientation heard presentations from department heads and other student affairs staff on everything from meal plans to health and safety issues. They also heard from one of a dozen faculty members who were asked to participate in orientation this year. The faculty members shared with students what they should expect academically and gave them tips on how to succeed in the classroom.