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Déjà vu! Didn’t we cover this at orientation? A new approach to group advising:

Déjà vu! Didn’t we cover this at orientation? A new approach to group advising:. Freshmen & Transfer RE-Orientation Brenda Truman, MSU College of Business. Freshmen Re-Orientation (FRO). Group advising session, Target first semester freshmen,

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Déjà vu! Didn’t we cover this at orientation? A new approach to group advising:

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  1. Déjà vu! Didn’t we cover this at orientation? A new approach to group advising: Freshmen & Transfer RE-Orientation Brenda Truman, MSU College of Business

  2. Freshmen Re-Orientation (FRO) • Group advising session, • Target first semester freshmen, • Strategically scheduled near course registration

  3. FRO Program Goals • Reinforce mechanics of registration and course selection, advising, student resources, and academic planning. • Build a sense of community and belonging amongst our students.

  4. Promotion • Email • Facebook • BUS 101 in-class announcement • Distribution of Personal Data Forms (PDF) at the event

  5. The Program • 60 minutes • Welcome from the Interim Dean • Course Selection & Registration • College & MSU Resources • Interactive Online Scavenger Hunt • SurveyMonkey

  6. Attendance • About 55% (100 of 183) freshmen • Miracle of ChampChange

  7. Programmatic Changes • Adjust timing • Increase participation • BGEN 194US (formerly BUS101US) student associates bring students – competition • Engage Resident Advisors on Business Floor • Increase advertisement in BGEN 194US

  8. Transfer Re-Orientation (TRO) • One-on-one meetings with first semester transfer students, • Review application of transfer work, • Create second semester schedule, • Reaffirm their transition to MSU is complete

  9. TRO Program Goals • Answer any remaining questions about transfer credit, formal admission to the College, and advising. • Complete transition to MSU

  10. TRO Statistics: • Promotion • Personalized Email • Online appointment scheduling • Flyer attached to Personal Data Form (PDF) • Attendance • About 34% (20 of 59) transfer students

  11. Questions? Brenda Truman Assistant Director of Student Services College of Business Montana State University bstruman@montana.edu 406-994-4683

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