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Important Conference Notes
¨ Check-in will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday March 23rd in the Old Dominion Ballroom of Squires Student Center on the Virginia Tech campus. It will conclude at 8:00 p.m. when evening activities will kick off and last until approximately 11:00 p.m.
¨ Should you arrive later than 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening please join us for evening activities and we will check you in at late check-in from 8:00-8:45 a.m. on Saturday March 24th, also in the Old Dominion Ballroom in Squires Student Center.
¨ Directions to
the Virginia Tech Campus (Check-in) and parking information will be provided
at the hotels.
¨ Attire for the
conference is informal. Jeans and t-shirts are appropriate. On Saturday we
ask you to wear a school or orientation shirt. When you check in you will
receive a conference shirt to be worn on Sunday.
Directions to
Blacksburg, VA
¨ Please use the
intersection of “Otey St. and College Ave” in Blacksburg, VA 24060 to obtain
your directions from on-line routing and mapping software. This will take
you directly to campus.
¨ Should you wish to
get directions directly to the hotel, please use the following addresses:
Holiday Inn 900 Prices
Fork Road Blacksburg, VA
Comfort Inn 3705 South
Main Street Blacksburg, VA
Contact
Information
Rick Sparks
rasparks@vt.edu
(540) 230-9329 (cell)
Lisa Benjamin
lmbenjami@radford.edu
(919) 618-0535 (cell)
Regional conferences are a great way for you and your students to share ideas with colleagues, get involved and learn more about orientation/retention and transition services for a fraction of the cost of an annual conference. We have planned programs and events for both professional and student staff. Your registration fee covers three meals, all your materials, and an unforgettable experience in Virginia's New River Valley.
Roll Call
Bring it on! Saturday morning will kick off with a
bang when each school will have a chance to introduce themselves to the
Region! You can sing or chant your school's fight song, a traditional
cheer, or create your own masterpiece to introduce your school and
Orientation Leaders. You are encouraged to show your school pride by
wearing school gear. Feel free to bring stickers, your school flag or
any other way to show off your spirit!
Swap Shop
Now's the perfect time to grab some goodies from other
schools to take back to your institution. Bring extra orientation and
school shirts, caps buttons, cups or whatever you want to trade with other
conference attendees. Let the swap begin!
GR8 Ideas: The Idea Marketplace
Looking for some new ideas to spice up your publications?
Come to the idea marketplace. Bring copies of any publications your
institution creates and pick up ideas from other schools. The more
submissions the merrier.
Community Services Project
(NEW INFORMATION!!!)
The National Orientation Directors
Association (NODA) in Region VIII is hosting its annual conference in
Blacksburg, VA, and we need your help! As part of our conference, we will be
doing a community service project for Project Linus, a non-profit
organization that provides new, handmade blankets and afghans to seriously
ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need children. This organization relies
entirely on volunteers, and in order to create the blankets, each volunteer
will need 1 ˝ yards of fleece.
We are hoping that you and your business may be able to contribute a monetary or fabric donation to our service project. Any contribution you can make will be greatly appreciated. Project Linus is an important cause and NODA Region VIII’s way of giving back to the larger community. Donations can be given to [your name] directly or sent to the conference co-host at the address below by March 16, 2007. Checks should be made payable to NODA.
Rick Sparks, Jr.
New Student Orientation
Dean of Students’ Office
Virginia Tech
201 W. Roanoke St.
Blacksburg, VA 24601
The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) was chartered in 1976 and continues the tradition of orientation, retention and transition professionals who have met annually for over 40 years. 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. If you have any questions about NODA, please visit our website at www.nodaweb.org. If you have questions about Project Linus, visit their website at www.projectlinus.org. We hope we can count on your support!
Icebreakers Galore
Looking for some new ideas for your students and staff?
During a selected break out session, students will be able to present
icebreaker ideas and practice facilitating with other orientation staff
members. Submit your icebreaker with the proposal form in this packet!
All selected icebreakers will be compiled for institutions to take home and
utilize.
GR8 Awards
During the conference we will present both undergraduate
and professional staff awards to students and staff who excel in their
positions and make an impact on their campuses. Nomination forms can
be found in this packet.
| Things to do:
Check List □
Recruit your students to attend (and maybe present!)
Download Icebreaker Proposal Form HERE □ Call and reserve your hotel room from the Holiday Inn by Friday, March 2, 2007 □ Put aside some extra brochures and t-shirts for the idea marketplace and swap shop |