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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

Speakers

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John Smith

XYZ

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Cole Sullivan

Chief Officer

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Nii Abrahams

Butler University

Director of the First Year Experience

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Shawn Ryan

California State University, Chico

Director of New Student Orientation and Transition Programs

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Meg Haggerty

Butler University

Director, Office of New Student & Family Program

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Dr. Laura Truxler

10+ years as First Year Experience Program Director