Please note: There will be six virtual class meetings on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 pm CST (September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024).
Are you ready to transform your approach to program delivery and management? This six-week Core Competency Course is designed specifically for Orientation, Transition, and Retention (OTR) professionals who are eager to elevate their skills and impact. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your expertise, this course offers the tools and insights needed to excel at every stage of your career.
In today's dynamic educational landscape, effective program delivery is more critical than ever. This course goes beyond the basics, offering a deep dive into the essential components of successful program management. From understanding campus priorities and student demographics to forging strategic partnerships and navigating state regulations, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to deliver exceptional programs.
Throughout the course, you will engage with a rich curriculum that covers budget development, event logistics, communication strategies, staff and volunteer training, and innovative program implementation techniques. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement, you will learn to assess and enhance your programs to meet the evolving needs of your institution and students.
As a unique feature of this course, participants will work on a personalized Program Delivery and Management Guidebook that serves as both a learning tool and a long-term resource. This guidebook will be filled with actionable insights, practical templates, and best practices that you can apply to any program throughout your career.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Understanding Campus Priorities and Student Populations: Discover how to align your programs with the strategic goals of your institution and address the unique needs of your student body.
- Building Strategic Partnerships: Learn how to forge and sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders to support your program’s objectives and broaden its impact.
- Navigating State Regulations and Current Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding legal requirements and emerging trends that shape program development and delivery.
- Developing and Managing Budgets: Gain practical skills in financial planning and resource allocation to ensure your programs are both effective and sustainable.
- Mastering Event Logistics: Learn the art of organizing successful events through meticulous planning and attention to detail.
- Crafting Effective Program Communication: Develop strategies for clear and impactful communication with students, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Training Staff and Volunteers: Equip your team with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver exceptional programs through targeted training techniques.
- Implementing Programs: Explore diverse methods for program delivery to meet the needs of all students, including innovative approaches and inclusive practices.
- Using Data for Assessment: Learn how to collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on these topics, facilitating peer learning and the exchange of diverse perspectives. These discussions will enhance your understanding of the course material and provide practical insights from real-world experiences.
You can read about the Program Delivery and Management Core Competency and all of the NODA Core Competencies on our website.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By participating in this course, individuals will:
- Understand campus-level priorities and goals for a successful orientation program
- Outline the essential logistics and budgetary requirements for program implementation
- Develop a strategy for communicating with both campus partners and program participants
PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS / TIME COMMITMENT:
This will be a hybrid (both synchronous and asynchronous) course and is expected to take 2-3 hours of work per week. There will be six virtual class meetings on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 pm CST (September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024)
To best facilitate course learnings and interactions, participants are expected to:
- Attend virtual class meetings
- Complete asynchronous assignments by the due dates through Canvas. Earlier submissions with discussion board posts can encourage greater, and more in-depth discussion.
- Be invested in this course by collaborating and discussing course content with peers. We expect participants to engage in our course assessments in an effort to enhance the course format and curriculum.
- Have fun!
REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND PRICING:
Member Rates:
- Early Bird Registration: $395 (register by Monday, August 20, 2024)
- Regular Registration: $455 (August 21, 2024 – September 3, 2024)
- Late Registration: $570 (September 4, 2024 – September 9, 2024)
Non-Member Rates:
- Early Bird Registration: 575 (register by Monday, August 20, 2024)
- Regular Registration: $635 (August 21, 2024 – September 3, 2024)
- Late Registration: $750 (September 4, 2024 – September 9, 2024)
Please review NODA's cancellation policy prior to registering for this course.
NODA EXCELLENCE FUND:
Scholarships for this course and other NODA educational opportunities are available through the NODA Excellence Fund.
INSTRUCTOR:
Stephanie Brown is the Executive Director of Orientation and Transition Programs at the University of North Texas. With 15 years of OTR experience, Stephanie oversees the planning of new student orientation events for more than 12,000 new students every fall semester. Under her leadership, her team implements a required welcome week program, organizes extended orientation camps, and hosts transfer experience days. In addition to orientation programs, Stephanie oversees mentoring initiatives, pre-college transition programs, parent and family programs, and TRIO college access programs. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Arts in visual communications from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Education for higher education and student affairs from Indiana University. Stephanie is currently working on her Ph.D. in higher education at the University of North Texas.