Srow 2013 Program Draft.Pdf
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.
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