Center for Digital Education CUNYIT15 presentation - Reorienting Orientation
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REORIENTING ORIENTATION THROUGH ONLINE SOCIAL PEDAGOGIES A New Student Orientation
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Center for Digital Education CUNYIT15 presentation - Reorienting Orientation by Heidi Baez, Shannon Gallo, Kristal Reyes, Jennifer Sparrow
Transcript of Center for Digital Education CUNYIT15 presentation - Reorienting Orientation
REORIENTING ORIENTATION THROUGH ONLINE SOCIAL PEDAGOGIES
A New Student Orientation
HEIDI M. BAEZ, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ANGELA FRANCIS, GENERAL EDUCATIONSHANNON GALLO, CAREER SERVICESKRISTAL REYES, COMMUNICATION & MEDIAJENNIFER SPARROW, GENERAL EDUCATION
City University of New York School of Professional Studies
CUNY School of Professional Studies
CUNY's first fully online undergraduate degrees 2,600+ credit-earning students
10 Bachelor’s Degree Programs 8 Master’s Degrees Certificates
23,000+ non-credit
Online Bachelor’s Students
8 Degree Programs Completers
60 transfer credits on average
Average age 34 years old Female73%
Male27%
25.75%
74.25%
Full-Time
Part-Time
New York City, 76%
International, 1%
New York State, 12%
Out of State, 11%
Data source: CUNYFirst SPS_IR_REG_STUDS, Oct 27 2015
New Student Orientation: a Study
“colleges to conduct rigorous evaluations of promising innovations designed to improve students’ prospects for baccalaureate or associate degree attainment” Student Success Grant, 2013
CUNY Office of Academic Affairs
Funding for: Peer & Faculty Mentors, Facilitator and Analyst Site Development Media production
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Media Welcome from the
Dean Site Tour/Navigation CUNY SPS Resources
Course Design Syllabus Assignments: e.g. LMS Skills, Reading &Writing
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Welcome: Opening Webinar Who are CUNY SPS
Students? About Online
Learning Faculty-led Course
Course Tour & What to do on First Day
Intro to Orientation & Tour
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Groups: Professions & Discipline
Discussion Board Introductions
Q&A
Time Management Instrument, Tips & Discussion
Feedback Survey Certificate of
Completion
Career Services at CUNY SPS
Individualized support tailored to students’ unique needs
Career Changers and Career Growers
Professional Development more than traditional advising
Networking strategies and Coaching
Discipline/Major Orientation
Career Narrative
Career Narrative
Careers
Networking
The Pitch
Self-Reflection
• Focus• Means to the end
• Common interests• Relationship building
• Coherence• Articulation
• Aspirations• Uncertainties
Connecting Careers to Curriculum
Connecting Careers to Curriculum
Introducing Career & Student Services
For Student Success CUNY SPS support outside of classroom instruction Early connections to staff / administration Crucial early career development activities
Peer Mentoring
• Discussion Boards• CommunicationModeling
• Blackboard navigation• Time ManagementTips
• Courses & Faculty• AdministrationInformation
Time Management Tips
Below is a short list of tips and things to consider as your pursue your degree at CUNY SPS.
Think about your goals and prioritize
Assess how long activities take, i.e. getting ready for work, commuting, cooking, etc.
Make lists whenever necessary of what has to get done and the best order in which to do it – this may be for daily tasks, weeklytasks, and even monthly goals
Build flexibility into your plans for any unforeseen obstacles
Be prepared to compromise
Figure out where you’re going to do your work (e.g. home, after hours at work, public library) and make sure you have access to the technology necessary to do your school work
Create and keep calendars to track your use of time and scheduled activities, including a family calendar
Maintain a support system, by informing your family and close ones about your return to school and schedule changes, for encouragement and support and to help them feel included
Have people you can rely on to help you with routine tasks or chores, such as housekeeping or buying groceries
Make sure to make time for your loved ones every week
Engage your classmates and professors – you are not alone
Be healthy and take care of yourself
Learn your habits and give yourself small breaks during study time
Schedule “me-time”
Time Management Instrument
Peer Mentoring
• Discussion Boards• CommunicationModeling
• Blackboard navigation• Time ManagementTips
• Courses & Faculty• AdministrationInformation
Three ways to consider the role of Orientation Facilitator
Instructor Role
Guide through Blackboard
Assist through Orientation Site
Assignment Grading & Feedback
Information Nexus Role
Facilitator
Students
Help Desk
Registrar
Bursar
Student Services
Peer Mentors
Connector Role
Student to Student
Student to Self
Student to Group
The study: Connections Retention
The study: Connections Retention
New Students
Discipline
Mentors
How can we foster online working adult students’ connection to the their intended degree and each other?
Operationalizing
InterpersonalInterpersonal
DisciplinaryDisciplinary
Connections
Performance
Persistence
Operationalizing
InterpersonalInterpersonal
DisciplinaryDisciplinary
Connections
Performance (GPA)
Persistence(Retention)
Hypotheses
InterpersonalInterpersonal
DisciplinaryDisciplinary
Connections
PerformancePerformance
PersistencePersistence
Study Findings
New Students
Discipline
Mentors
Actionable Research-Actionable Model
NSO Site
Analysis
NSOModel
Evgeniya Reshetnyak, Fordham UniversityPaul Russo, Long Island UniversityCUNY Office of Academic Affairs
Acknowledgements
Questions?
I found that a career in logistics is what best fits my current path. Although many of the other career paths sound appealing, I chose to stick to logistics because not only have I already begun my experience in this field, but the projected job outlook is much higher than average. Also, it shows that being a logistician takes about 1-5 years of experience so I am hoping after my few years of working on my bachelors degree, I will have all of the qualifications and experience needed for this position.
It is now necessary for music industry professionals to drive traffic to their artists’ websites, blogs, social
media, and performances….This makes it critical to have good writing skills and the ability to apply them to multiple platforms. The Writing For New Electronic Media and Communications and Media
courses will help me hone my writing skills and understand the way they affect my work. The Communication In Business and Industry course will help me master the skills needed to protect and grow
my brand and the artists connected to it.
