CORNISH CONNECTION New Student Orientation

Eden Tullis- Orientation CoordinatorSummer 2013

Overview
1. Cornish College of the Arts
2. My objectives for Student Life 3. Professional & Personal Alignment 4. Key Players 5. Challenges & Accomplishments

6. Future Implementation

Cornish College of the Arts

MISSION: Provide practicing artistsan educational
programin an environment that nurtures creativity and intellectual curiosityto contribute to society as artists, citizens, and innovators.
Art & Design Dance; Music; Per Production; Theater

POPULATION: 800 students/174 faculty

average class size 13 48 countries- 16 countries Diversity committee Housing & Residential Life

Office of Student Life

My roles & responsibilities (SDA Objectives):
1. Plan, facilitate & assess Orientation Leader training
Monday & Tuesday (8/26 & 8/27) Wednesday (8/28): Move-In Day w/ evening receptions Thursday & Friday (8/29 & 8/30): Ed Sessions & Programming Saturday & Sunday (8/31 & 9/1): Explore Seattle

2. Implement, plan & provide oversight for Cornish Connection

Professional & Personal Alignment

LO #2: Understanding students and student issues

LO #5: Adapting student services to specific environments and cultures

Key Players
Bon App
Housing & Res Life

Admission

Student Life

Security

Humanities & Sciences

Disability

Off-Campus Speakers & Venues

Involvio

LO #6: Developing and demonstrating skills in leadership and collaboration

Challenges & Accomplishments

Accessibility & Advocacy Key Bank Partnership

Informed Theory to Practice

Future Implementation/ Contribution

Cornish Connection Report
Hodges, J., and Tankersley, C. (2013). Becoming an orientation leader: a catalyst for self-authorship development. NODA: The Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 20 (2): pp. 46-60

Applications: due in March Spring Training: 1 day- April or May Fall Training: 2 days Community Engagement Coordinator + Cornish Connection Coordinator

Questions?