Support & Resources
Name two functions of the Office of the Dean of Students
Penguin of Concern, COMPASS, Penguin Pantry, Career Closet, Code of Conduct Violations, Title IX.....
True or false: YSU had one of its highest numbers of freshmen retention last orientation season.
TRUE
A student expresses that they are nervous to be away from their parents for the first time when they come to YSU in the fall. Please provide two pieces of reassurance that you would give the student.
Example: "I totally feel you! Try to take it one day at a time, you can always call or schedule a trip back home!"
What is FYSS's silly slogan?
Stay fun, cool, and fresh.
Name three different emotions students might feel at their orientation.
Excited, anxious, fearful, uncomfortable, eager, joyous, sadness...
Where should you go if a student does not receive a photo ID at the closing ceremony at orientation?
Guest Services Office In Beeghly Center
As FYSS employees, we are mandated reporters for the university.
FALSE
A parent expresses their concerns of safety and is unsure of letting their child live on campus. What are two pieces of reassurance you could provide the parent?
Example: "The front desk is staffed 24/7 in each university housing unit to ensure maximum safety to all students and faculty living there!"
Jones Hall 3032, firstyear@ysu.edu, @ysufirstyear on Instagram, First Year Student Services on Facebook, 330-941-2131...
The drink we should all have every day, all the time, at orientation.
Water.
Name three campus resources housed in Meshel Hall.
The Penguin Service Center, The University Bursar, The Financial Aid Office
YSU is the cheap option.
FALSE.
Freebie! A student asks you, "Where the parties at?". What is the appropriate response to this question?
300+
Name five icebreakers we have done at training so far.
Zip Zap Zop, The Name Game, Ships & Sailors, Murder Mystery, All My Penguins, The Designer/The Artists...
YSU created this new resource to ensure all students feel safe on and around our campus.
The PenguinSafe App
If a student is concerned about their college course load, what are two resources would you recommend them?
The Academic Success Center, The Math Achievement Center, The Writing Center, Accountability Groups...
Students can use their YSU ID immediately after receiving it at orientation to visit the Rec Center.
FALSE.
You and your orientation leader-partner are setting up for one of your sessions, and everything goes wrong. No Wi-Fi or technology, no seating in the room, and it is incredibly hot. Everyone is unhappy. What is your solution to this terrible situation?
Example: Find an open space where icebreakers can be done, as well as give the presentation verbally.
Freebie! Is IGNITE "mandatory" for all incoming students?
400+
Wick Primary Care/Mercy Health on Wick Ave.
Where can students find all YSU-related information in a convenient location, at any point in time?
The Y App
Freebie! True or false: We start orientations next week!
500+
A parent and student arrive to campus and get lost. After a couple hours, they finally find the area where Pro Staff is sitting. They are quite upset, as they have missed many important sessions. The guests blame FYSS for a lack of guidance and poor signage. What reassurance would you give in this scenario?
Example: "I understand our campus can be confusing, would you like me to show you the YSU app, which has a map on it?"
Provide three of Success Coordinator Sophie Hecht's nicknames.
Nasty Sophie, Sophis, DJ Sophie, Pickleball Sophie...
Freebie! Everyone in the group please name one way you de-stress.
500+