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The mission of the National Orientation Directors Association is to provide education, leadership, and professional development in the fields of college student orientation, transition and retention. To create a community of practice that defines and enriches the fields of orientation, transition, and retention. We are an inclusive community of practitioners and scholars; building, fostering, and sharing an environment that promotes connections of people and ideas for peer-to-peer learning. We value learning and innovation through the research, acquisition, formation, and dissemination of scholarly knowledge, and the sharing of new and emerging best practices. We value diversity of ideas, institutions, and individuals. We practice integrity and model ethical behavior through adherence to professional standards. We take pride in the history and future of our services, programs, and resources. We practice leadership; providing opportunities for professional growth and development both on institutional campuses and within the Association. As educators of students and colleagues, conference presenters must be particularly sensitive to and aware of the issues of language, and the perpetuation of stereotypes and erroneous assumptions. Presenters are strongly ad- vised to model behavior that will educate their audience. All conference participants, presenters, and entertain- ers are expected to use appropriate sensitive and inclusive terminology so NODA will provide an environment which is comfortable for everyone. The National Orientation Directors Association declares a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the provision of services to the membership and the public. In recognition of responsibility to the membership, NODA reaffirms its policy of fair and equal treatment in all practices to all persons regardless of race, color, age, marital status, sex, gender identity and/or gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual/affectional orientation, disability or veteran status. NODA complies with all applicable federal, provincial and state regulations regarding affirmative action and nondiscriminatory practices. President Cynthia Hernandez, Texas A&M University President-Elect Richard Sparks, Virginia Tech Secretary/Treasurer Stephen Matthews, SUNY Plattsburgh Director of Regions Kris Winter, Oregon State University At Large Board Members from Region VI Jeffrey Brown, Clemson University Ella Weaver, Auburn University Regional Coordinator Shannon Calega, University of Tampa Alabama Vacant Florida Danny Meuninck, University of Central Florida Jordan King, University of South Florida Georgia Emily Messer, Shorter University Kentucky Loni Crowe, Eastern Kentucky University Louisiana Laurie Larose, Nicholls State University Paul Eaton, University of Louisiana Lafayette Mississippi Carolina Orrego, University of Mississippi North Carolina Cameron Hill, North Carolina State University South Carolina Brian Stuart, Clemson University Meredith Kahl, Carolina Coastal College Tennessee Destin Tucker, University of Memphis It’s one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now let’s go to SROW! Welcome to Memphis, home of the blues & the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. It is our pleasure and honor to welcome you to The University of Memphis for Blue Suede SROW 2013. Many people throughout our region and on our campus have worked over the last several months to prepare for what we hope will be a meaningful conference experience for each of you. Blue Suede SROW is sure to provide lots of spirit, great educational sessions, various competitions, and countless opportunities to network with student leaders and staff across the region. We hope when you leave, you have a myriad of new ideas and a renewed spirit for the work we do! Again, welcome to the city and campus we love & Blue Suede SROW! Destin Tucker Assistant Director, Recruitment & Orientation Services University of Memphis Kate Howard Senior Associate Director, Recruitment & Orientation Services University of Memphis Welcome Blue Suede SROW Region VI! You are in for an outstanding experience in Memphis, Tennessee. Your SROW 2013 conference hosts have put togeth- er an all-inclusive conference experience for undergraduates, graduates, and professionals in Region VI. SROW is the time to learn from and share with your peers from across the region. I hope you will to take back to your campus at least one new idea to implement in the coming months. These ideas should not be limited to just your orientation program. I encourage you to think in terms of staff development, recruiting for new orientation staff and aiding in the transition of new students beyond their orientation session. During your time at Memphis, I hope you will also step out of your comfort zone and make connections with those from outside of your community. It is never too early to network, find someone to mentor you or mentor someone and make connections that will last a lifetime. Take advantage of the diverse number of institutions represented at SROW and learn about institutions different than your own. Please thank your conference hosts and volunteers, who have dedicated countless hours and made numerous profes- sional and personal sacrifices in order to provide you with a positive and memorable experience. Hosting SROW, while it is a great experience, is not a simple task. Please look for ways that the representatives from your institution can support the University of Memphis throughout the SROW weekend. Have a wonderful conference! Shannon Calega, M.Ed. Director of Leadership Engagement University of Tampa [email protected] 813.257.3139 NODA Region VI Coordinator Hello Region VI! Welcome to SROW! It is always inspiring to see NODA members make a commitment to attend our regional confer- ences. I especially appreciate the volume of student attendance at Region VI. It is so awesome to see students enthu- siastic about learning from others and wanting to be their best when welcoming students to perspective campuses. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the educational and networking opportunities during the conference. Learn from one another and bring back the best to your institution! Seek out others in your region to learn more about getting involved with NODA. This is your Association and we rely on our volunteer base. Presenting at conferences, writing for a NODA publication, serving on committees, applying for a leadership position, and/or working with your regional and state coordinators to promote NODA, are all excel- lent professional development opportunities and ways to serve the Association. Please do not hesitate to contact the Association Office at [email protected] or 1.866.521.NODA (6632) should you need assistance or would like to provide feedback. We would love to hear from you. Enjoy your SROW experience and thank you for supporting NODA. Joyce Holl NODA Executive Director We are proud to be able to serve 10 of our Memphis inner-city elementary schools this year through the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop. These schools are located in low-income areas, and we are able to help the stu- dents and teachers by providing school supplies. SROW 2013 will officially begin at 3:00p.m. on Friday, March 15, on the Alumni Mall; rain location will be held inside the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. As the SROW ’13 roll is called, be prepared to perform a cheer to introduce your orien- tation team. Be sure to keep your conference “hello” to one minute or less. We have lots of schools to hear from! The Song, Skit, and Dance Competition will take place in the Elma Roane Fieldhouse on Friday, March 15, from 7:00p.m.-11:00p.m. One representative from each participating institution should plan to attend the Song, Skit and Dance meeting to be held on Friday, March 15 from 4:30-5:00p.m. in the University Center, 3rd Floor-River Room. Logistical information will be shared, and teams should be prepared to turn in their performance music at this time. Please remember that all orientation teams are expected to stay the entire competition. Schools choosing to leave the competition early will be disqualified. Failure to remove props from the Elma Roane Fieldhouse on Friday evening will also result in team disqualification. This competition is offered for graduate and undergraduate SROW participants. Students that preregistered for the competition will compete during the Educational Session block E and F. An informational meeting for partici- pants will be held on Friday, March 15 from 4:30-5:00p.m. in the University Center, 3rd Floor- Bluff Room. At check-in, each team will receive a spirit ballot to vote for the orientation team that has shown the most spirit throughout the conference. Votes will be calculated in three categories: small, medium and large delegation. All ballots must be turned in to the Conference Headquarters location Saturday evening in the University Center, 3rd Floor- Memphis Room B. Please remember to turn in your t-shirt and banner entries at the University Center, 3rd Floor-Memphis Room B on Friday, March 15, between 1:00-5:30p.m. T-shirt and Banner judging will take place on Saturday, March 16 from 10:30-11:30a.m. inside the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Join us for a jam-packed evening at the University of Memphis University Center. Students will be able to par- take in six fun-filled activities located throughout the venue. Make your own customized music video, partici- pate in a trivia game show for cash prizes, capture the moment on one of our Picture This! green screens or dance the night away! The Undergraduate Student Social will take place on Saturday, March 16 from 8:30- 11:00p.m. throughout the University Center. Don’t forget to turn in your spirit ballots before the social at the Conference Headquarters in the University Center, 3rd Floor- Memphis Room B. Get ready to trade gear from your school and orientation program on Saturday, March 16 from 2:45- 3:15p.m. on the Alumni Mall. The rain location will be held inside the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.