EXTENDED ORIENTATION (EXO 001)

FALL 2014
COORDINATOR: MEGAN NOLTEMEYER

Office: Deans Office, Old Centre

Phone: 238-5341
E-mail:

megan.noltemeyer@centre.edu
All sessions will be held in the Library Training Lab in the lower level of the Library

unless
noted below.
OBJECTIVES:
The goals of Centres Orientation Program are to help you make a successful transition into
college and to help you make the most of the Centre experience. Our help comes in two
forms, challenge and support. At Centre, you will find both elements in academics, in the
many campus activities available, and in your personal circumstances as a new student. We
hope that you have arrived at Centre open to change and anticipating challenges to your
abilities, habits, and goals.
Since we know that challenge and change are often difficult, we have created an orientation
program designed to equip you with the important information you will need to be successful
at Centre and to assist you in realizing your educational goals. The five-day orientation
occurring prior to the fall term is the first step in this process, where you will learn about the
campus community and prepare for the beginning of classes. Extended Orientation will occur
in the first half of the fall term with more comprehensive information about how to succeed
academically at Centre. The entire orientation process will lead you to:
1) be proactive in your own education
2) learn about college and academic resources and how to live on campus
3) develop a strong sense of the Centre community
4) have a strong notion of personal and social responsibility
5) learn specific skills necessary for academic success by applying information to your
on-going coursework
6) develop further by reflecting on your academic, social, and personal well-being
REQUIREMENTS of EXTENDED ORIENTATION:
All incoming students have been registered for a section of the Extended
Orientation course.
In order to successfully complete the course, you must attend all of the sessions and complete
all
assignments. Students who do not complete the course will have one credit-hour of U
calculated in their
GPA and added to their transcript.
Attendance:
Attendance and participation in Extended Orientation is required. Attendance is
required at every
meeting and attendance is monitored closely by the instructors. The full schedule of Extended
Orientation
follows so you are aware of the weekly schedule and your responsibilities. Please note that
there may
be more than one class commitment during the same week, so read the schedule carefully.

If you must miss an Extended Orientation class due to illness, it is your responsibility to:
1) Contact the session instructor immediately by e-mail (contact information is included in the
schedule), AND
2) Receive an excuse from the college physician or physician assistant in order to be
rescheduled for another class.
Missing a class for any reason other than illness requires you to contact Megan Noltemeyer at
megan.noltemeyer@centre.edu or at 238-5341 the day of the missed class. Please do not
assume that you will be able to make up any EXO class and realize that you may be at risk of
failing Extended Orientation.
Moodle:
Extended Orientation assignments will be provided through Moodle. You should log in
to Moodle at least once per week in order to review assignment requirements, due dates, and
receive additional resource material for classes. You will also be using Moodle to turn in your
work throughout the term.
Classroom Behavior:
Students are asked to exhibit classroom behavior that is respectful and considerate of the
others in the class and not distracting or disruptive to instructors. Please arrive on time and
turn of cell phones. You will be dismissed at the end of the class, so please do not pack up
your materials until you have been dismissed.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:
All sessions will be held in the Library Training Lab in the lower level of the

Library unless noted below.

Week 1: September 1st September 5th
Library Session I, CentreNet & Information Technology Services (ITS)
Contact Person: Carrie Frey, Head of Reference & Instruction
Carrie.frey@centre.edu or 238.5275
An introduction of Library staff, discussion of services and resources available, overview of the Library
website, help in developing research or paper topics, and planning paper writing and research.
Additionally, this session will review the primary features of the student portal in CentreNet. Centrenet is
the secure Internet portal for the Centre community. ITS will also provide an overview of technology
resources and services.
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to identify key Library resources and services.
Students will be able to locate Library service points for assistance from the Library staff.
Students will be able to easily and comfortably navigate the CentreNet student portal.
Students will know the variety of technology support services available at Centre College.

Week 2: September 8th September 12th

Library Session II
Contact Person: Carrie Frey, Head of Reference & Instruction
Carrie.frey@centre.edu or 238.5275
Looking to do well on your research project? This session will include information on: use of databases and
research guides, effective search techniques, thesis development, citation rules, styles and sources.
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to identify key terms to be used in searching the online catalog and a Library
database.
Students will be able to search the online catalog, find a book, and locate it on the shelf and search
a library database to find an article.
Students will be able to locate the style guides on the library website and use the MLA style guide
to complete a proper citation for a book and for an article.

Week 3: September 15th September 19th

Time Management Session
Contact Person: RA Staf Member
or
Megan Noltemeyer, Academic Afairs Fellow
Megan.noltemeyer@centre.edu or 238.5341
Time management, balancing priorities, and thinking about alternative ways to study are the top things
Seniors wished they had known more about as new students. Students will attend a hall program on this
topic with their Resident Assistant.
Learning Objectives:
Students will realize his/her own time management styles and he/she resists (or surrenders to)
procrastination.
Students will be able to identify techniques for managing activities and his/her personal schedule.

Week 3: Thursday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m.

New Student Book Author Convocation Frank X. Walker
Note: You must have your ID card to swipe in and swipe out of the Convocation in order to
receive EXO and Convocation credit. Attendance will be reviewed through the Convocation
system records.
The Convocation with the new student book author, Frank X. Walker, is required for all new students. The
Convocation will occur on Thursday, September 18th at 7:30 pm in Newlin Hall. Please make special
note of the date and time of this Convocation when you receive your Convocation schedule or check on
Moodle for additional information.
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to relate information from the Convocation to the new student book.

Week 4: September 22nd September 26th

Center for Career & Professional Development Session
Contact Person: Joy Asher, Director of Center for Career & Professional Development
Joy.asher@centre.edu or 238.5284
The Center for Career & Professional Development staff will introduce the services and resources available
through their office and explain how you can get started now to prepare for a lifetime of career success
and satisfaction.
Learning Objectives:
Students will identify interest areas based on a short interest inventory as the first step in exploring
careers.
Students will be able to utilize CentreWorks to locate an internship.
Students will learn about the services available in the Center for Career & Professional
Development, including career counseling, internships, and resume writing.

BY October 3rd - Progress Report Meeting with your Advisor

Contact: Your Orientation Assistant (OA) or Academic Advisor
Your OA will be in touch with you to schedule a meeting to discuss your progress in classes to date. You
should meet with your advisor before Friday, October 3, 2014.
Learning Objectives:
Students will understand the purpose of progress reporting.
Students will recognize his/her current class performance in the first 4 weeks of classes.
Students will engage with advisors to strengthen the ongoing advising relationship.
Students will learn to utilize progress reports with self-appraisal of academic performance to
determine strategies for improvement.

BY October 31st - Completion of AlcoholEDU AND Haven independently on-line

Contact Person: Kathy Jones, Director of Parsons Student Health Center
Kathy.jones@centre.edu or 238.5530
Students will complete the second part of the on-line educational programs AlcoholEDU AND Haven. Note
that students complete part I of AlcoholEDU AND Haven prior to arriving on campus. You should complete
the second part of the on-line educational programs no later than Friday, October 31, 2014.
Learning Objectives:
AlcoholEDU:

Students will have a baseline of knowledge and decision-making strategies regarding alcohol use.
Students will be prepared to identify and/or assist someone who has alcohol poisoning.
Students will establish a plan for responsible decisions about alcohol.
Students will reflect on their personal attitudes and behaviors related to alcohol and will be able to
address misperceptions of others drinking related behaviors.
Haven:
Students will be able to recognize signs of sexual/relationship violence and stalking.
Students will know where and how to get help.
Students will recognize barriers to bystander action
Students will be able to identify ways bystanders can intervene and support others.