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Let’s Talk Virtual: How Two #SApros are Creating Meaningful Orientation Experiences Virtually

Wednesday, July 8 @ 7:00 pm EST

Orientation happy hour
About this webinar

For almost every campus in the country, summer and fall usually includes welcoming incoming first-year students and their families for orientation. But with COVID-19 and social distancing measures impacting in-person experiences, how can you craft opportunities for students to create authentic bonds while staying safe?

In this webinar, two orientation SA pros, Shaquille Lowe and Kayla Mitchell, will share how their departments navigated the quick transitions, lessons they have learned so far, and tips on how they have created meaningful virtual orientation experiences for their institutions.

Featuring
Shaquille Lowe
Assistant Director for Family Programs & Engagement
University of Florida
Kayla Mitchell
Assistant Director
University of Southern Mississippi
Meg Sunga
Digital Education Creator
Presence

Learning Outcomes

After this webinar, particpants will be able to:

  • Redefine communication, expectations, and training for orientation
  • Discuss how to overcome barriers and limitations of conducting orientation virtually
  • Identify and share relevant resources for SA pros and their students

About Happy Hour

Who needs a lunch and learn when you can meet your friends for happy hour? Join us once a month, where we’ll be bringing together experts from across the field to cheers to all things student affairs.

Bring your favorite tea, coffee, juice, or adult beverage & join us!

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