New Student Orientation

Monday, January 12, 2009 in Social Hall

8:30am Continental Breakfast and Conversation with New Classmates (Social Hall)

9:15am Welcome from the Deans (Social Hall)

Dr. Elizabeth Child, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Michele Bowie, Dean of Student Services

10:00 am Amazing Race Activity (Students will become familiar various offices and people on campus)

Academic Services
Enrollment Services
Health & Wellness Services
Information Technology
Business Office
Campus Ministry
Career Services
Campus Safety
Commuter Lounge

11:15 am Mini Parade of Disciplines (Social Hall)

Students will meet with professors representing the humanities, social sciences and the sciences and learn about the liberal arts and their expression in the general education curriculum

Students will meet learning community faculty/advisors and begin the advising relationship

Pre-nursing: Breakout orientation with Maryann Valcourt
Pre-education: Breakout orientation with Veronica Gonzalez

12:00 pm Lunch with Trinity student sisters and members of the faculty (Alumnae Hall)

1:00 pm ALL STUDENTS – Academic role plays: Trinity Woman as Scholar (Dr. Forbes-Berthoud) (Social Hall), with focus on:

Diversity in the classroom
Free and civil exchange of ideas
Upholding the honor code
Constructive interaction with others
Learning to be a leader

2:00pm-5:00pm

Payment arrangements (O’Connor)
Registration ( Main 238 Marilly)
Assessments ( Library)