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A student wants to look into getting a work-study or an on-campus job. Where would you tell them to look for more information?
My Edgewood under Current Students click on "Campus Jobs." Career Services could be contacted for more tips and information.
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Who is the Edgewood College Mascot?
Eddy the Eagle
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A student asks you what the differerence is between an Orientation Guide and a Peer Leader. How would you explain the difference?
Example: An Orientation Guide and a Peer Leader both help guide you through orientation. In addition to orientation, Peer Leaders will be in your COR 1 class and help you throughout the semester.
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Where is a place on campus where students can talk with someone confidentially about concerns and other issues? Who are some contacts in this office?
The Counseling Services office located in the Student Resource Center. Carla Davey & Stephanie Graham
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What are some examples of group agreements that you will set up with your OLT group?
Many possibilities to create a comfortable, confidential, safe, and respectful environment. Some include: one person talks at a time, treat others the way you want to be treated, and have fun! There are also the three mandatory agreements in your training booklet (p.6) 1. Turn off cell phones. 2. Maintain confidentiality. 3. This is an open atmosphere where everyone should feel safe to ask questions.
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What are three ways we can tell students to get involved on campus?
Many options- Examples include: Attend a Campus Activities Board event, volunteer through Campus Ministries, go to OSA and check out the calendar, join one of the 40+ student organizations, or join an intramural sports team.
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What are some of the athletic teams at Edgewood? (give two examples of Men's and three examples of Women's)
WOMEN'S: basketball, cross country, dance, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball. MEN'S: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track.
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A commuter student asks you where they could store their books and belongings between classes. What would you tell them?
Get a key from the Campus Assistance Center (CAC) and use the lockers under the stairs in Predolin. There is also a fridge for commuter students there.
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A freshman wants to know what jobs they could do with their major. Where would you send them to get more resources to do with their future job after college? Who are some contacts in this office?
Career Services located in the Student Resource Center. Shawn Johnson & Ellen Bartkowiak
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There is some confrontation in your OLT group. One student is being mistreated by another student in your OLT group. How would you handle this situation?
Don’t ignore the situation. Talk to the students individually away from the other students. Without being confrontational, be direct and clear that is behavior can be harmful to others and is undesirable and doesn’t connect to our Edgewood values. Be clear on how you expect this behavior to change.
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What is the email that students get in their Edgewood email twice a week to see what is going on around campus?
Wingra Weekly
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What book was chosen for the Edgewood common reading program?
The Other Wes Moore.
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One of your new student group members asks about the weekends and the party scene at Edgewood. They hint that they want you to take them to a party. How would you respond?
Not everyone chooses to partake in partying and underage drinking. There are many fun (and legal) alternatives at Edgewood and in Madison. CAB & OSA have many fun activities during the week and on the weekends.
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Where would a student go to get a bus pass? How much do they cost?
The Security Office located in Weber Hall. Bus passes are FREE for all Edgewood students. You could make this a trip with your whole OLT group.
300
In your OLT group, two students seem hesitant to get involved. How would you approach the situation?
You could try approaching them individually and show your honest concern and offer to help them. Take into consideration each group member's experiences and personality.
400
A student wants to know how to get involved in diversity initiatives around campus. Where would you tell them would be good place to go and get involved?
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI)
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What are the five Edgewood College values?
Truth, Justice, Compassion, Partnership, and Community.
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A student wants to get more information on the different student organizations that are present on campus. Where would you direct them to get more information?
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) desk has material on student orgs.
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A student lost their ID card. Where do you direct them? Does it cost money?
A lost ID card must be reported to the Technology Assistance Center. The replacement cost for lost ID cards is $5.00.
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After going over orientation material (i.e. a schedule) in your group, there isn't a lot of communication going on within your OLT group. What could you do (or say) to get some additional participation and conversation going in your group?
Example: Use questioning to create an open atmosphere. Instead of saying "Any questions" try saying "What questions do you have?" This will lessen the anxiety of asking questions they may think are "dumb" and other students may have the same question.
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What "year" is it at Edgewood? If a student was interested on getting involved with this year's theme, what program could they take part in?
The “Justice Begins Within: Social Justice Education Series.” which has educational events on campus, lunch circles, and promotion of off campus events that support the theme social justice.
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What is Edgewood College's motto?
Cor ad Cor Loquitur (“Heart Speaks to Heart”)
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A new student is worried that they won't know how to find the rooms for their classes. What could you do to help them?
Example: Ask your group if they want to meet up during orientation to go around to the rooms for their classes. Each student can bring their schedule and you can show them where to go.
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A new student is worried about struggling in class. What are some options for help that students can receive outside of class?
The Writing Center, The Math Lab, Learning Support Services and Peer Tutoring.
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What are four helpful tips to remember when facilitating your OLT group?
1) Turn up the energy: Energy & Enthusiasm will set the tone for your group! Your attitude will be contagious and will get the group excited & ready for orientation! 2) Exhibit Organization: Know your stuff! Know your resources and be organized because the students will come to you for direction and information. 3) Watch Yourself: How you present yourself and how you act can leave a strong first impression with your group. It also establishes roles within your group. Dress neatly & in appropriate attire. You are the faces & representatives of Edgewood College during orientation. 4) Take Charge: Establish a plan for the next few days together as group and establish group norms by explaining to them what events and activities they are expected to participate in.
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