2016-2017 Orientation Services Annual Report Vision Orientation prepares students to begin their academic career at the University of Iowa by laying the foundation for academic success, registering for classes, introducing students to University expectations and campus resources, and connecting students to the University. Orientation Program Goals Goal 1: Lay the foundation for academic success by providing students with basic academic information, academic advising, and institutional tools and resources necessary to create an appropriate first-semester schedule. Goal 2: Lay the foundation for a successful transition to college by introducing University expectations and student responsibilities. Goal 3: Lay the foundation for students to build their own community at the University by ensuring they connect to peers, resources, and the University. Orientation Staff & Service 4 Full-time 5 Central Staff professional Members staff members (returning staff) 33 Hawkeye 2 Graduate 6 Team Guides Assistants Leaders (returning staff) 7071 students ~1,100 staff hours 110 hours of enrolled in logged weekly, all training for Success at spent working each Hawkeye Iowa directly with Guide (spring & incoming students summer) 30 Orientation & families Programs CSI:1600 Success at Iowa online course Orientation Services University of Iowa Completion Data Fall 2016 Domestic First-Year students completed the course with an 98% S (satisfactory grade) 5015/5134 Domestic Transfer students completed the course with an 95% S (satisfactory grade)989/1036 International First-Year students 91% completed the course with an S (satisfactory grade)359/393 International Transfer students completed the course with an 98% S (satisfactory grade)46/47 Spring 2017 Domestic First-Year students completed the course with an 94% S (satisfactory grade) 45/48 Domestic Transfer students completed the course with an 94% S (satisfactory grade)334/356 International First-Year students 71% completed the course with an S (satisfactory grade)22/31 International Transfer students completed the course with an 85% S (satisfactory grade)22/26 2017 Student Orientation Program Assessment Orientation Services University of Iowa The Numbers: 2-Day Orientation Programs for First-Year Students Thirteen, 2-Day Programs in June and July 2017 4,838 students participated in a 2-day program 4,703 students completed the program assessment 78 "No Shows": Students who did not report for their scheduled orientation program 50% of "No Shows" ultimately cancelled admission The Student Experience What is one thing you learned as a result of attending Orientation? Online Materials.. (18.70%) Wayfinding/Community (14.79%) Courses/Classroom/Fall (14.77%) Resources/ Where.. (10.57%) Iowa Challenge/T.. (8.82%) Making friends/ .. (8.57%) Major/Degree Aud.. (7.83%) 125 105 A lot/About Iowa (4.99%) 161 Involvement (3.31%) 169 956 Study (3.15%) 255 Independence (2.45%) Res Hall (2.05%) 400 756 438 451 755 540 What is something you are nervous about? Or what questions do you still have? Academics/Class (25.67%) Nothing/All good (20.34%) Campus/Wayfinding (14.29%) Transition/Leavin.. (12.81%) 6727 127 Res Halls (6.31%) 192 People/Amount (6.20%) Understanding Major (5.61%) 264 1209 Balancing Time (4.08%) Resources/Finding a Job (2.70%) Involvement (1.42%) 292 "Everything" (0.57%) 297 603 958 673 The Iowa Challenge How will you practice the Iowa Challenge to help you in your transition and success at the University of Iowa? Engage Stretch Excel 38% of respondents 23% of respondents 14% of respondents "I aim to join multiple clubs and student "I will try to meet a lot of new “After learning about the Iowa challenge I felt organizations to connect with other people to broaden my views and motivated to get involved and work way harder students. I also want to volunteer in the connect with people who may not than I did in high school to excel in my classes hospital, engage in undergrad research, have the same views as me." knowing it is going to be harder. I will choose and discover w1hat IG aml otrbulya pla sAsiomnaeterica 5 Americawnis eRlye knvoowlinugt tihoatn msostly every big decision about to pursue as a career" or small one could change my future in a negative or positive way.” 2 American History from 6 Politics and Culture of Lincoln to Clinton US Imperialism 3 Emerging Giant: The Making 7 Contemporary of America American Literature 4 American Foundations 8 US in the World All Serve Choose 11% of respondents 7% of respondents 4% of respondents "I plan to study really hard and get "I am going to challenge myself to “Making good healthy and smart good grades, I plan to branch out and become a better student and decisions while on and off make a lot of friends, I plan to member of my community with the campus” volunteer and get a job, and lastly I transition." plan to make good choices." Total Unique Data Points: 5768 "Since I have the Advantage Iowa Scholarship, I will be stretched to participate in multicultural programs/organizations throughout the school year. I know that in order to excel, there are many opportunities to ask for help and to become a better leader. I am aware of how much I will need to study in order to keep up in my classes. Also, personal health is very important to pay attention to in college. I need to keep a regular balance of certain aspects of my life, in the sense of psychological, mental, financial, environmental, physical, and spiritual ways. It is a good idea to stay engaged to feel included in the Iowa City community." Comparing Questions and Nerves of Students after attending Orientation Academics No Questions Online Materials & Registration Questions/Nerves: 25% 20% Learned: 18% "I am nervous about classes. I have always "I am no longer as nervous to "How to use the Scheduler on MyUI, which will received good grades, and I will have to come here in a couple weeks than definitely be helpful in the future for planning continue that in order to get accepted I was before orientation." classes. I also have several classes that I'm into dental school. However, I feel that if I interested in but couldn't take saved in my put in a good amount of effort, I can do it." Course Cart." Fall Courses Wayfinding Transition Learned: 14% Learned: 14% Questions/Nerves: 14% Questions/Nerves:13% "I learned that there are a lot of classes I “I learned my "I am nervous I will "I'm still nervous about being find interesting and that I have a lot more way around.” get lost on my way away from my family for a long freedom to choose what I want to take and to class and be late time, and I hope I don't get too there are a lot of options to choose from." my first day." homesick." Learned: Total Unique Data Points: 5,196 Questions/Nerves:Total Unique Data Points: 4,796 Advising & Class Registration How many times did you search for courses on MyUI prior to your Orientation program? 2778 229 1333 Never (64.01%) Occasionally- 1-4 times (30.71%) Often- 5 or more times (5.28%) Approximately 400 students registered during each 2-day orientation program Schedule Builder Tool in MyUI was debuted to new students through orientation 151 students changed their major at orientation Overnight Options Students that elected to participate in the overnight option, reported the following as a result of the program: Felt more Felt more connected to prepared to the University Made friends live on campus community in the fall One Day Program Highlights 14, 1-day programs in December, January, May, June, July, and August 2,035 students participated in a 1-day program (Dec. 2016-Aug. 2017) 1,153 students completed the program assessment 77 "No Shows": Students who did not report for scheduled program 54.5% of "No Shows" ultimately cancelled admission 804 family members participated in orientation Session presenters: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences University Billing Office Office of Student Financial Aid Honors Program Center for Diversity & Enrichment Military & Veteran Student Services Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Information Fair participants: Academic Support & Retention University Housing & Dining College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Student Legal Services University Billing Office University Benefits/Family Services Office of Student Financial Aid Academic Advising Center Transfers Leading Change Student Disability Services Center for Diversity & Enrichment Student Employment Military & Veteran Student Services Information Technology Services Center for Student Involvement & Leadership UI DeGowin Blood Center Parking & Transportation University Libraries Student Health & Wellness Athletics University Counseling Services Hills Bank & Trust Company Recreational Services Pomerantz Career Center 2017 Family & Guest Orientation Program Report Vision Family and Guest Orientation Programs prepare attendees to transition their student(s) to the University of Iowa by introducing resources, establishing the three-way partnership between students, attendees, and the University, and providing support for the changing relationship between the student(s) and their family. Program Goals Goal 1: Lay the foundation for attendees to support their student’s transition by providing access to important resources and information about the University of Iowa. Goal 2: Lay the foundation for attendees to support their student’s transition by establishing a three-way partnership between the student, the University, and their family. Goal 3: Lay the foundation for attendees to support their student’s transition by introducing