Innovating Student Onboarding Strategies from Move-In Day to Orientation
Every higher education professional and former student knows firsthand the significance of the move-in day and student orientation in shaping a student's persistence throughout their academic journey. In our expert-led panel discussion, we will explore a range of innovative programs and strategies designed to streamline and enhance the student onboarding process, starting from pre-move-in day summer communications through the initial 30-day campus experience.
Here are the topics we will discuss
- Pyramid framework of onboarding success for new students
- Tactics for effective communication and preparation before move-in day
- Best practices for orchestrating a smooth move-in day
- Designing an impactful new student orientation
- Strategies to champion first-year student success
Resources mentioned in the recording
Meg Haggerty
Butler University
Director, Office of New Student & Family Program
Dr. Laura Truxler
10+ years as First Year Experience Program Director