Tuesday, May 11th ~ 3:00-4:30pm EDT
Webinar Description
Many institutions are beginning to acknowledge the presence and role of the transfer student population on their campus. However, due to the diverse composition of this population, many student affairs educators are unsure of the best format for providing services and programs for transfer students. This session will highlight the importance of a transfer year experience, the effects it can have on building campus community, and how audience members can create a unique and tailored program appropriate for their specific student population at their respective institution.
Objectives
Participants will:
• Increase their knowledge and awareness of transfer student issues.
• Identify components to a successful transfer year experience.
• Learn effective implementation techniques for creating a successful transfer year experience.
• Create an action plan for implementation of a transfer year experience at their institution.
• Enhance their knowledge of the NODA, NODA Transfer Services Network, and the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students.
Who Should Attend?
• Student affairs professionals
• Academic affairs professionals
• Anyone responsible for developing and creating initiatives to engage the transfer student population
Who are the Speakers?
Chelsea Ruff is currently serving as the Coordinator for New Student Programs at DePaul University. Her primary responsibilities include coordinating the transfer and adult orientation program and developing transfer engagement initiatives. Chelsea received her Master's of Education in College Student Affairs from the University of South Florida in May 2008. She has been actively involved in the National Association of Director's Association (NODA) since Spring of 2008 and is currently serving as the co-chair for the NODA Transfer Services Network.
Shannon Calegais currently serving as the Assistant Director of New Student Services at University of North Carolina - Charlotte. Since coming to UNC Charlotte in November 2007, she has been able to implement and/or assist in the implementation of initiatives for their transfer student population. Some of these programs include revamping the transfer orientation program to meet the diverse needs of this specialized population, creating an outreach program to the local community college system, and assisting in the revitalization of the university's Transfer Seminar course. UNC Charlotte is the fourth largest of the 16 UNC system institutions and receives the largest amount of transfer students, enrolling over 3,200 in the 2009 - 2010 academic year. Shannon joined the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) in the Spring of 2008 and is currently fulfilling the role as the Nontraditional Student Network co-chair. She graduated with a Master's of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina in May of 2005.
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