Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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UC 3690 - Bobcat Student Orientation Theory and Practice


Facilitates learning opportunities and experiences, which will provide students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to become effective administrative assistants and orientation leaders (for first-year and transfer student orientation). Helps students gain a better understanding of the university experience and the importance of orientation, while they also learn about campus resources and services and the fundamentals of becoming an effective administrative assistant or orientation leader.

Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will develop empathy and understanding for the needs and concerns of incoming students and their parents, and develop an understanding of diverse student populations.
  • Students will develop public speaking skills and skills for leading group discussions and relationship building activities.
  • Students will develop skills for managing conflict and effective problem solving.
  • Students will examine the roles of Orientation Leader and Administrative Assistant in the university community and in the matriculation and retention processes.
  • Students will learn essential information from the undergraduate catalog and the various colleges and majors at Ohio University, as well as the services and resources available to OU students.
  • Students will learn how to give an effective and informative campus tour.
  • Students will understand the importance of student orientation in higher education.



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