updated 6/18/09
Monday, July 13, OR Wednesday, July 15, 2009
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Check In With Your Student
Orientation Program
- Parent Contact Information
- e2Campus Sign-up (optional)
- Fall Housing Assignments
- Student's Health Form and Immunization Record
- Vehicle Registration (student's car)
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Lobby and Marlin Grille
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Becoming A Global Citizen
- Alumni and Student Panel
- Moderated by Dean David Buckingham, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Break
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Marlin Grille
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Transformative Wesleyan Experience
- Faculty Panel: Academic Divisions
- Moderated by Dr. Tim O'Rourke, Academic Vice President and Dean of the College
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Information Session for Parents of Students with a Documented Disability
- Led by Ms. Fayne Pearson, Director of Learning Center and Disability Services
Clarke Hall, Second Floor, Learning Center
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
- Parents, administrators, staff, and SOSers
Jane P. Batten Student Center. Convocation Center
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Session I: the Dividends of Student Engagement -- How Your Student Can Make the Most of Their College Experience at VWC
- Parents will be divided into two groups. From 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., one group of parents will attend Session A and one group of parents will attend Session B. From 2:15 to 3:00 p.m., parents will attend the opposite session.
Session A: Community Service, Recreational Sports/Intramurals, and Study Abroad
- Student Panel: Antwana Baker, Chris Eacho, Cymone Hylton-McDaniels, and Ashley Sales
- Moderators: Ms. Diane Hotaling, Director of Community Services; Ms. Lena Johnson, Director of International and Intercultural Programs; and Mr. Jason Seward, Director of Recreational Sports and Outdoor Activities
Boyd Dining Center, West Dining Room
Session B: Athletics, Spiritual Life, and Student Activities
- Student Panel: Brian Boettcher, Carmen Dawkins, Caitlin Donlan, Jed Lynch, and Shannon Sabo
- Moderated by Mr. Jeff Bowers, Associate Director of Athletics; Ms. Stephany Dunmyer, Assistant Director of Athletics; Ms. Kristen Whalen, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities and Greek Life; and The Reverend Florence Brooks, the College Chaplain
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Break
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Marlin Grille
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Session II: Supporting and Assisting Your Students Throughout Their College Experience
- Parents will be divided into two groups. From 3:30 - 4:15 p.m., one group of parents will attend Session A and one group of parents will attend Session B. From 4:15 to 5:00 p.m., parents will attend the opposite session.
Session A: Your Students' Success and The VWC Early Alert Program
- Presented by Ms. Genai Hill, Director of Tutoring and Placement Reporting, and Dr. Keith Moore, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Convocation Center
Session B: Helping Students Adjust and Grow
- Presented by Mr. Bill Brown, Director of Student Counseling Services; Dean David Buckingham, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students; Ms. Mary Cureton R.N., Director of Health Services; and Ms. Marea Hyman, Assistant Director of Student Counseling Services
Boyd Dining Center, West Dining Room
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
- Parents enjoy dinner with their student as well as faculty, staff, and SOSers
- Learn more about Community Service, Greek Life, RecX, Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Study Abroad, and Student Activities
Boyd Dining Center and Jane P. Batten Student Center, Marlin Grille
Fall Semester Book Orders
- Assist your student with placing their fall semester book order
- An opportunity for parents to purchase Virginia Wesleyan apparel and other VWC imprinited items such as book bags, cups, hats, key chains, and pennants
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Scribner Bookstore
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Check Out
- Parents submit contact information
- Parents turn in their completed Orientation evaluation
Jane P. Batten Student Center, Aquarium and Clock Tower