1. Office for New Students Welcome to Late Summer Orientation

2. LSO WELCOME OVERVIEW Welcome Who’s Who @ Douglas Importance of Engagement! Services Index Important Dates and Deadlines FOIPOP and you! Q & A 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

3. Welcome! Who?What?Where?When?How? Baccalaureate College Founded in 1970 David Lam Campus opened in 1996 Approximately 8000 students in 89 programs 9 Bachelor Degree Level Programs Athletics Teams Called “Royals” Colours are Green, White, & Black

4. Who’s Who @ Douglas College When trying to find help: The A-Z Directory is your best friend! Services Directory Realize that the first person you are speaking to is there to help direct your call. Rather than ask for someone, explain the issue Remember the limitations of FOIPOP! We use a different language. If you aren’t familiar with a term, ask it’s meaning

5. BUILD RELATIONSHIP WITH CORE GROUP Questions we Asked: ► “How describe it to friends?” ► “Why did you choose to join?” ► “What’d you like to get out of it?” ► “What impact on campus would jjjjjjjyou like to have as a leader?”

6. Services Index Where to Find Help! http://www.douglascollege.ca/services.html Student Services Office –Rm4600 @ NWC –RmA1050 @ DLC Welcome Centres Services Pamphlet Office for New Students Information@douglas.bc.ca

7. Important Dates and Deadlines (Sept) Sept 1Apply for Awards & Bursaries administered by Douglas College for Fall semester. Sept 7 Last day to drop a course and receive a 100 % refund. If all courses are dropped there is a $100 processing charge. Sept 8 All classes begin, Late Registration begins Sept 8-14Attendance in class - students who miss their first class and do not notify their instructors prior to the scheduled start of the second class may have their seat in that course given to another student. Sept 20 Last day to drop a course on the Registration System and no "W" will appear on your permanent student record. Last day to withdraw and receive a 43% per credit refund. Sept 30Last day to opt out of the Medical/Dental Plan http://www.douglas.bc.ca/new-students/registration-guide/importantdates.html

8. Important Dates and Deadlines (Oct) Oct 1 Deadline for Awards & Bursaries application administered by Douglas College for Fall Semester. Early Deadline for student loan application for Winter Semester. Deadline to apply for limited enrolment programs for the Winter Semester. (See Calendar for specific program deadlines). Deadline to apply for transfer credit to ensure credit has been recorded to meet course pre-requisites for Winter registration. Oct 12 College closed - Thanksgiving Day Oct 19-24 Mid-semester - students may obtain mid-semester standing from instructors during this week in order to make decisions about dropping courses by the deadline below http://www.douglas.bc.ca/new-students/registration-guide/importantdates.html

9. Important Dates and Deadlines (Nov) Nov 8 Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the College. (Student will receive a "W" on permanent record) Nov 11 College Closed. Remembrance Day Nov 12-Nov 27 Registration - Winter Semester - By College priority http://www.douglas.bc.ca/new-students/registration-guide/importantdates.html

10. Important Dates and Deadlines (Dec) http://www.douglas.bc.ca/new-students/registration-guide/importantdates.html Dec 8 Last day of classes Dec 10-18 Examination Period

11. Registration Procedures The Official Registration guide can be found at: http://www.douglascollege.ca/new-students/registration- guide/registrationsystem.html#registrationStepbyStep http://www.douglascollege.ca/new-students/registration- guide/registrationsystem.html#registrationStepbyStep The Official Waitlist guide can be found at: http://www.douglascollege.ca/new-students/registration-guide/waitlist.html http://www.douglascollege.ca/new-students/registration-guide/waitlist.html

12. Financial Aid Important Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2009 JuneApply for your Student Loan www.studentaidbc.ca Once you are approved for a loan, complete a fee deferral form available in the registration guide at: www.douglas.bc.ca/newstudents/registration-guide.htmlwww.studentaidbc.ca www.douglas.bc.ca/newstudents/registration-guide.html August 17Fee Payment Deadline If you have not paid for your classes or deferred your fees to your approved student loan by this date you will be deregistered from all your classes. AugustAs soon as your BC Student Loan Master Agreement and Canada Student Loan documents arrive in the mail take them to a designated Canada Post Outlet (list at www.canlearn.ca) for processing www.canlearn.ca September 1Apply for Douglas College Bursaries and Awards

13. FOIPOP Privacy Act The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of 1992 (S.B.C. 1992, c.61) Established to protect your privacy and security of information What does this mean to you? What? Why?

14. FOIPOP Continued Only the student can view or change personal information This includes (but not limited to): -Address- Contact info -Grades - Attendance -Financial aid - Student support records How do we work within this system? -Students can share any information they choose with whoever they choose -Start this discussion early, use what is available

15. Who:What:Where:When:How: Q&A? Office for New Students Kyle Baillie, Manager 604-527-5832 Eric Glanville, Student Development Coordinator 604-527-5814 Melody McKiernan, Student Recruitment Coordinator 604-777-6095 Information@douglas.bc.ca www.douglascollege.ca/ONS

16. ACHIEVEMENTS & CHALLENGES 3x growth in 2008. 5x growth in 2008 Diverse membership, highly active Growth in ownership and loyalty Minimum participation requirements Budget issues, scaleabilityGreat:Issues: