Transition Summit Panel #NODA2015 #NODANextLevel
Brett Bruner Moderator Program Chair—2015 NODA Annual Conference
Dr. Beth Lingren Clark University of Minnesota-Twin Cities NODA: Association for Orientation, Transition & Retention in Higher Education
Dr. Rachel Beech University of Arizona ACPA: College Student Educators International
Allan Blattner University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Association of College & University Housing Officers-International
Stephanie Gordon Vice President for Professional Development NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Dr. Steve Kampf Bowling Green State University NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
Mark Koepsell Executive Director Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
Dr. John Taylor Chief Executive Officer Association of College Unions International
Ken Brill Augustana College National Association for Campus Activities
Dr. Jennifer Waller Executive Director Association for Student Conduct Administration
Transition Process students experience when entering an institution or entering for a new purpose. – First-Year Student – Transferring – Subsequent Degree Successful transition results in integration, retention, & achievement.
Orientation Program & Services designed to facilitation transition to a new institution. Prepare students for educational, social, and cultural opportunities and responsibilities. Support families of new student.
Retention Student progression through higher education with focus on persistence. Goal is graduation from institution and achievement of educational objectives. Outcome to measure successful transition facilitated by effective orientation and other programs.
Transition Summit Panel #NODA2015 #nodanextlevel