DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Incoming students engage in an extended orientation program that introduces them to student life and resources on campus. Participants meet and interact with peers, explore campus geography and resources, and reflect on their identity as a college student. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Summer 2018 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Orientation ProgramsdefinitionOrientation Programs - The mission of Orientation Programs must facilitate the transition of new students into the institution; prepare students for the educational opportunities and student responsibilities; initiate the integration of new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social climate of the institution; and support the parents, guardians, and children of the new student. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Community Building |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Student Affairs & Academic Support |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Student Life |
UnitUnit - University organization | Leadership & Service Center |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 120 - 179 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Open - any student can participate (no required credentials, such as GPA, hours earned) |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | No requirements for credit hours or years completed |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group orientation / class session(s) Website information |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Connecting with othersdefinitionConnecting with others - Interact with the campus community, identify others with shared interests, build a social network
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Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Self-knowledgedefinitionSelf-knowledge - Reflection on, and/or examination of, personal interests, skills and abilities, dispositions, attitudes, aptitudes, values; especially in relation to educational plan, career and life goals |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Student(s) on this campus Peer educator(s) who lead this engagement |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Included in program structure, not the primary focusdefinitionIncluded in program structure, not the primary focus - Although not the primary focus of the program/experience, discussion of diversity topics is intentionally included in the structure of the program/experience |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Informal feedback only Peer educator |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Group / class session(s) with peer educator Each student produces written reflection(s) |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/leadership_and_service_center/leadership_development/pillars_for_carolina/index.php |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric |