Coordinator Contacts
Who do you email for missing a meeting?
Nina
adm-tg-dc@uiowa.edu
Explain the acronym: CWT
Campus Walking Tour
What are the four parts of every tour introduction?
Tour guide intro: name, year, study area, hometown
Why Iowa (can save for conclusion)
Tour plan: duration, route, accomodations
Prospective student intros: name, academic interest, hometown
Name the buildings of the Pentacrest
Old Cap, MacBride, MacLean, Jessup, Schaeffer
Does Iowa have tuition reciprocity?
No, Iowa does not have reciprocity with any states. For more information about residency, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Who do you email for a scheduling conflict?
Jackie
adm-tg-sc@uiowa.edu
Explain the acronym: AVC
Admissions Visitor Center
How long before a shift should you check-in?
1 to 1.5 hours prior
What percentage of first year students live on campus?
95%
Can I tip you?
NO
Who do you email for making up a training as a new-hire?
Maggie
adm-tg-htc@uiowa.edu
Explain the acronym: PLTG
Peace, Love, Tour Guide
Name the 7 libraries
What percentage of students are involved in FSL?
~17%
What is your favorite bar?
I’m not old enough to participate in that, but here are some of my favorite restaurants and shops downtown:
Who do you contact for missing a day-of shift?
Whoever is doing splits for that shift and Logan!
(maybe text or slack us)
Explain the acronym: TSVD
Top Scholar Visit Day
Fill in the blanks:
_% of classes have more than ___ students, and __% have less than __ students.
4% of classes have more than 100 students, and 80% have less than 30 students.
What is the four year graduation rate?
57.2%
What is the T Anne Cleary sign about?
there is a plaque on TAC honoring the victims of the 1991 shooting. Do not stand by this plaque. Do not talk about this unless asked.
Who do you email if you are quitting?
Logan
logan-moran@uiowa.edu
(preferably you do not quit)
Explain the acronym for remembering each tour stop: PATH
Place: building or area name and information
Academics: college & majors housed (if applicable)
The Facts: mandatory information
Highlights: student experiences, stories, outcomes
Name four of the thirteen Dress Code do's or don'ts
Express individual personality/style, Show Hawkeye pride through black and gold attire, Dress comfortably and for the weather, Wear either sunglasses OR a nice Iowa baseball hat if it’s sunny, Wear shoes that are comfortable and easy to walk in, Leggings and nice joggers are ok
DON’T: Wear purple or red, Wear flip flops, Wear anything representing another college or university, Wear tops, shorts, or other clothes that may be revealing (no crop tops), Wear sweatpants, Look hungover, wear bar stamps or bar wristbands, Wear Greek letters, non-black & gold student org t-shirts, tailgating specific clothing
What is the date the University of Iowa was founded?
February 25th, 1847
What do you think of the current president?
Remember to always remain objective on tours as you are representing the University of Iowa. Remind the group that this is an inappropriate time for you to share your personal opinions