1. KNOWLEDGE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES.
Scorpiontation
Dr. Mari Fuentes-Martin Associate Vice-President and Dean of Students
Rosa Law
Senior Orientation Leader
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College

2. Background Identification of Problem
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Background
Identification of Problem
Student Affairs Leadership Council Research
Inclusion and balance of academic and student affairs
Engaging students in owning their academic future
Engage them in pride and traditions of UTB/TSC.
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3. Committee Goals Determine programmatic direction of orientation
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Committee Goals
Determine programmatic direction of orientation
Develop sub-components of orientation
School/College presentations/Academic Advising
Instructional technology/learning communities
Student support services: learning enrichment and leadership development
Campus resources
Analyze evaluation data and recommend changes to orientation
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4. UTB/TSC Student Demographics
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The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
UTB/TSC Student Demographics
Total headcount – 17,189
10,145 undergraduate
6,195 dual enrollment
837 graduate
Gender
59.9% Female
40.1% Male
Ethnicity
93.8% Hispanic
4.4% White, non-Hispanic
1.7% Other

5. UTB/TSC Student Demographics
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UTB/TSC Student Demographics
Age
35.2% under 18
41.3% 18-25
14.6% 25-35
14.3% 35+
66.3% Part-Time
33.7% Full-Time
84.3% Financial Aid Recipients
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College

6. Strategies Benchmark 2-Day Programs Develop new proposal/agenda
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Strategies
Benchmark 2-Day Programs
Develop new proposal/agenda
Steering committee provided input and guidance to proposed agenda
Divide into subgroups and meet to develop their program
Academic Breakout Session
Advising and Registration
Student Support
Schools and Colleges
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7. Strategies Faculty/student engagement
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Strategies
Faculty/student engagement
Delegate leadership for various key events
Asked presenters to give overview and have activity
Asked participants to present professional image of departments
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8. Strategies Marketing Materials Guidebook Resource Fair OL Training
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Strategies
Marketing Materials
Guidebook
Resource Fair
OL Training
Punctuality
Debrief with sub-groups and respond
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9. Implementation 7, 2day events Registration and attendance
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Implementation
7, 2day events
Day 1: Academic
Day 2: Support Services
Registration and attendance
Testing scores
User ID and PINs
s, phone calls and postcard outreach
Technical preparations
Logistics for signage, breakout rooms, lunch locations, water stations, etc.
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10. Scorpiontation Overview
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Scorpiontation Overview
Registered
Attended
Initial Attendance
No Show
No Show Rate
Walk-Ins
Total DAY 1
Missed Day 2
Return Attendance
Total DAY 2
June 17-18
317
231
73% 86
27% 2
99%
229
July 1-2
348
247
71%
101
29% 4
251 11
96%
240
July 15-16
373
313
84% 60
16% 28
341 15
326
July 29-30
388
300
77% 88
23% 20
320 12
308
Aug 5-6
339
279
82%
18% 22
301 5
98%
296
Aug 12-13
263 50 18
281 7
274
Aug 19-20
454
382 72 55
437 17
420
Total:
2093
Average
79%
21%
Registered:
1906

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Self-evaluation
O.L.s took role very seriously and were committed to program and students
Never had presenter issues (no shows)
Sense of improvement after each session
Numerous volunteers
Highest level of campus involvement
Pep rally showed heightened sense of Scorpion pride
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12. Scorpiontation Evaluation
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The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
Scorpiontation Evaluation
Online registration for the Scorpiontation program was easy. (3.25)
The orientation leaders were knowledgeable about the campus. (3.38)
The orientation leaders were enthusiastic and encouraging. (3.36)
I am more knowledgeable regarding the campus and its different Departments.(3.10)
The breakout session locations helped me become familiar with the campus. (3.13)
The Scorptiontation program was a positive experience. (3.13)

13. Scorpiontation Evaluation
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Scorpiontation Evaluation
The following breakout sessions provided accurate
information that pertained to me:
General Advising (3.21)
Individual School and Colleges (3.27)
Monster.com (3.23)
Learning Communities (3.20)
Sting Card and Wells Fargo (3.26)
Student Rights and Responsibilities (3.31)
Financial Aid (3.27)
Student Success Center (3.28)
Pride and Traditions (3.28)
Student Health and Wellness (3.32)
Campus Safety (3.33)
Career Services (3.29)

14. Scorpiontation Evaluation
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Scorpiontation Evaluation
I learned to navigate the UTB Website, including Blackboard and Scorpion online better. (3.19)
Registering for classes was a vital part of orientation. (3.03)
The orientation staff was courteous. (3.36)
Overall, the Scorpiontation program helped me feel better prepared to begin college. (3.36)

15. Assessment Orientation Leaders debriefing Academic advising debriefing
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Assessment
Orientation Leaders debriefing
Academic advising debriefing
Focus Groups with subgroups
Feedback/troubleshoot
Registration issues

16. Assessment Still need focus groups with students who attended
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Assessment
Still need focus groups with students who attended
Foundations of Excellence program examine our first year experience for students

17. Recommendations Improve OL training to participate in presentations
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Recommendations
Improve OL training to participate in presentations
Review frequency of orientations
Train the presenters to improve presentation skills
Inform students about Welcome Week, student handbook, ID card, parking permits, etc.

18. Recommendations Rehearse timing of presentations More incentives
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Recommendations
Rehearse timing of presentations
More incentives
Smaller breakout groups
Lab preparation and reminders
Need more volunteers

19. Scorpiontation Questions? KNOWLEDGE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES.
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