You get to your first group meeting and notice your group seems to be missing a few students. What should you do before moving on?
Take attendance and identify exactly who is missing.
What survey must be completed before the end of the first small group meeting?
The Alcohol Survey
During presentations, what should OAs avoid doing?
Using their phones, holding side conversations, making too much noise.
If you are unsure where you should be next, what should you check first?
Your play-by-play.
Your first small group is overheating and low on energy. What is one way to give students some control, without letting the group turn into a debate?
Offer two clear options for them to choose from.
After you take attendance, what information should you text to Mary?
Your name, Group Number, and who is missing.
While students are completing the alcohol survey, what should you begin setting up?
GroupMe
If students are on their phones during presentations, what should you do?
Ask them to put their phones away and redirect their attention to the presentation.
What are the two day 2 activities that you should not be late for?
Royal Card and Advising
If students are fading due to the heat, and you need a quick reset before continuing, what can you build into the group?
A water or shade break.
A student who was marked absent shows up late to your group. What should you do?
Update Mary/OTLs/Pro Staff so that they know the student is accounted for.
Your second small group feels quiet/low energy. What can you do to help the group connect?
Pick a relevant icebreaker for their energy level.
What is an "on stage" location?
A place where you are actively representing the university, even when not actively leading a session/activity.
Before each information session is fully over, what should OAs avoid doing?
Packing up.
Your group does not have enough energy for the planned activity. What should you do instead of trying to force it?
Switch to a lower-energy activity.
A student states that they need to leave early. What should you do before they go?
Ask why, remind them that they will be missing important information, find out whether or not they will return, and tell an OTL or staff member.
What are the most important aspects of small group 3?
Reflection on the day and answering any lingering questions.
What does "vent up, not out" mean?
Vent to an OTL/Pro Staff, rather than an OA to prevent spreading bad vibes/drama.
Where can you find descriptions of your morning jobs?
You are worn down and need a short reset. Where should you go?
An "off stage" location.
What time is an orienation session officially over for students?
12:30, as soon as you get to lunch.
BONUS!!!
What is the latest time polos should be dropped off in the Byron?
9:15 PM
Name three "off stage" locations.
214, Leadership Library, Pro Staff offices.
If it is raining during an outdoor small-group location, where should you go?
Your rain location listed on your play-by-play.
Your group is tired, quiet, or less responsive than earlier in the day. What should you avoid assuming?
That you are doing something wrong.