Orientation Program For Students Research Articles

Student Satisfaction With Orientation

Orientation programs are vital to a new student's acculturation to the campus community, and have been linked to students' long-term academic and personal success on campus. The Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) Standards for New Student Orientation provide a meaningful guide for program development and assessment. These CAS Standards were utilized over a two-year period to assess Tulane University's new student orientation program. The results of the assessments have prompted the professional staff at Tulane to examine the rationale behind each of the orientation program's activities and intentions.

Engaging Families in Supporting their Students

Parents and families are a key factor in college student success. As such, it is critical that institutions develop positive relationships with the families of students, particularly during new student orientation programs. Appreciative Advising has been used as a solid model for advisors and mentors to work with students on nurturing meaningful partnerships, generating co-constructed paths to success, and providing individualized sets of tools and timelines for personal development. Appreciative Advising is an effective, proven framework for enhancing student success which can be applied to working with parents durign new student orientation. The six-phase model can be taught to parents as a way to empower them to assist their student in achieving their educational and personal goals.

Advising and Orienting Transfer Students

A major research university recently redesigned the new transfer student orientation program to provide more one-on-one attention to incoming transfer students. Concurrently, a new student seminar course specifically for transfer students was being implemented. These combined efforts were submitted to the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) as a best practice for new transfer students and have yielded positive results in relation to students' connection to campus and satisfaction with orientation/advising. Additionally, analysis of both grade point average and first semester retention ofstudents enrolled in the new transfer student advising seminar have been higher than those not enrolled. The implementation of these practices, as well as their analyses, begin the discussion upon which further research efforts pertaining to transfer student transitions can be explored.

Essential Elements for New Student Orientation

New student orientation programs typically have been developed from the perspective of what new students need upon their arrival on a 4-year college campus. There is little consideration given to the environment from which students come, namely, the secondary and high schools from which students graduate. The current study study explores what secondary school administrators perceive to be the most important elements that should be included in an orientation program. This perspective, which largely supports the inclusion of all the Council for the Advancement of Standards' Standards for New Student Orientation, particularly noted the need for orientation programs to help the student identify the personal and financial costs (and benefits) of attending college.

Evaluation of basic life support orientation program for first year medical students; scopes for further improvement

Context: Basic life support (BLS) is an important life saving skill which at least all health care workers should be aware of but knowledge of BLS is poor even among medical students. Aims: The aim of our study was to orient the first year medical students regarding BLS and to evaluate the workshop from students ’ perspectives to make it better in future. Settings and Design: Seventy three first year medical students were included in the study. Materials and Methods: An anonymous, pretested, semi-structured questionnaire designed for evaluating a training program was prepared. The questionnaire included 25 items divided into 5 parts i.e. learning experience, reactionnaire, structure of the program, trainer’s evaluation and open ended questions. Statistical analysis used: Responses of the students were expressed as percentages. Since the responses were there on Likert scale, correlations were measured using Spearman correlation test. Results: The students understood the importance BLS and learned the required skills to perform BLS after the orientation program. Overall the program was rated as excellent by 64.4% of students and good by 27.4% students. In addition to strengths and weaknesses of the workshop, students also suggested the various methods to improve such sessions in future. Conclusions: Though the current orientation program was rated as good on most of the parameters but still the scope exists for further improvement and students ’ feedback will go a long way in improving this program in future. Key messages: Basic life support (BLS) orientation program is of great importance for fresh M.B.B.S. entrants. The students ’ viewpoint and feedback will help in improving such sessions in future. Keywords: Feedback, Orientation program, Basic life support.

ANALYSIS OF ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR FIRST YEAR MBBS STUDENTS TO ACCLIMATIZE TO MEDICAL INSTITUTION

Objective:To assess the effect of orientation program for first MBBS students for getting acquainted with the medical institution. Materials and Methods: The orientation program for first MBBS 2019-20 batch students of Government Medical College, Mahabubnagar was conducted over four days followed by foundation course. 106 students along with their parents were voluntarily participated on the first day of the orientation program. Students' feedback response was obtained on the fourth day by predesigned quessionarries on a five-point Likert scale. Results: 60.6% students were voluntarily participated in the orientation program. 13.2% students were from other states of India, and 67% were from different places of Telangana. 58.7% students like sports and 29% involved in extracurricular activities. 94.3% reported that the overall orientation program was very helpful and effective. Conclusion: The students' feedback from the orientation program has been positive and appreciated. It helped to alleviate their fear, felt comfortable and self- confident.

Retention Principles For New Student Orientation Programs

New student orientation programs are effective retention strategies. It is important, however, that directors remember the basic tenets to ensure that success. This article reviews the need for a balanced program and suggests ways to develop student responsibility, to make the program attractive to students, to utilize faculty and staff members effectively, and to select and train student orientation leaders well. Observations on how to best utilize campus constituencies to provide a strong program for freshman, transfers, and for parents will be highlighted.

Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation Programs

This article examines student learning outcomes of the new student orientation program at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). The stdy describes differences in pre-orientation and post-orientation surveys that were completed via SFA's orientation website using the Student Voice higher education assessment platform. Participants were prospective freshmen students who planned to attend SFA during Fall 2009. The pre-orientation survey was completed by 834 students, and the post-orientation survey was completed by 331 students. Results indicated that students increased their knowledge and understanding of SFA's academic policies, requirements, and services. Limitations and recommendations for future implications are noted in the study.

Increasing Participation in Student Governance Through First-Year Programs

New student orientation programs are importance components of institutions delivering a set of expectations to their new students. These programs and subsequent first-year experience courses convey both practical strategies for surviving on campus, but also convey a sense of institutional norms about behavior, including involvement. The current study explored the practical strategies orientation directors perceived to be effective in incresing student involvement in self-governance activities.

Developing an Online Orientation Program for Transfer Students to Arizona State University

Developing an Online Orientation Program for Transfer Students to Arizona State University

Evaluation of a Community Orientation Program for First Year Medical Undergraduate Students

Evaluation of a Community Orientation Program for First Year Medical Undergraduate Students

The Impact of a Camp Orientation Program on First-Year Academic Engagement and Persistence

More and more, institutions of higher education are being held accountable for student success measures such as persistence and completion rates. If research indicates that higher levels of student engagement lead to better academic outcomes, it is then reasonable to equate this to improved retention and graduation rates. The present study presents findings associated with a camp orientation program for first-year students and its impact on levels of academic engagement and persistence. Data collected from the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) and National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) were used to determine if statistically significant differences exist between camp participants and non-participants. Findings indicate no statistically significant difference between camp participants and non-participants on NSSE benchmarks related to academic satisfaction, enriching educational experiences, student-faculty engagement or persistence from fall to spring of the first college year.

Design and evaluation of a two-phase learner-centered new student orientation program

Background and purposeTo identify student perceptions associated with a learner-centered, multi-stage, flipped, new student orientation for a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program. Educational activity and settingFirst-year PharmD students over three years (2012–2014) were engaged in a two-phase learner-centered orientation process designed to allow students to customize the transition experience. After orientation, students completed a survey to assess programming and their perceptions of readiness to begin the PharmD program. Utilizing student feedback, the orientation program evolved each year to better meet the needs of incoming students. FindingsIn 2014, 78.9% of students felt confident in their ability to transition to the PharmD program after orientation, an increase from 55.7% in 2012 when the changes in orientation were first implemented. Additionally, student perceptions of readiness to transition to the PharmD program improved each year. Discussion and summaryImplementation of a learner-centered, flipped, new student orientation may improve students’ perceptions of readiness for study and decrease anxiety of transitioning to a PharmD program. Additionally, it may be an effective tool for increasing orientation program efficiency, while improving student engagement.

Effectiveness of Orientation Programme for First Year Medical Students

Effectiveness of Orientation Programme for First Year Medical Students

Lasting Impacts of Outdoor Orientation Programming: A Preliminary Study Using Longitudinal Data

The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the lasting impacts of students who attended outdoor orientation programs. This research sought to explore a critical gap in outdoor recreation research: longitudinal research about lasting impacts of outdoor orientation programming. We asked the following research questions to guide the study: (a) Do students who attended New Student Wilderness Expedition (NSWE) at Texas State University have higher grade point averages and higher retention rates than students who attended traditional new student orientation (NSO) programs? (b) Do students who participated in NSWE programming perceive a lasting positive impact on social factors that contribute to college retention? (c) Do students who participated in NSWE programming perceive a lasting impact on their existential development? Findings indicate that students who participated in NSWE were significantly more likely to graduate than students who attended NSO and that students perceived lasting positive social impacts and a lasting impact on existential development. Subscribe to JOREL

Sleep Quality Study Among Undergraduate Students

SESSION TITLE: Sleep 1 SESSION TYPE: Original Investigation Poster PRESENTED ON: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to conduct a questionnaire based research study examining excessive daytime sleepiness and quality of sleep in undergraduate college students. In the last few years, there has been a growing interest in sleep due to the recognition that sleepiness, loss of focus and fatigue are becoming endemic in the general population. METHODS: The quality of sleep was investigated among 100 undergraduate students at the University of South Florida using the Epsworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Questionnaire. The Fisher Extract Test was used to determine significance between the various groups observed. RESULTS: A significantly greater number of female students, compared to male students, scored 10 or higher on the ESS (56% versus 26% of males; (p= <0.05). There was a higher percentage of poor scores in quality of sleep (PSQI) among females compared to males but it was not statistically significant. (87% versus 72%; p=0.08). Third year students in general had higher ESS scores compared to the rest of the students( 52% versus 37%, 32%, 25% ; p = 0.30). PSQI scores were elevated among the students of all years (ranging from 72% to 87%; p =0.45), but the PSQI and ESS scores were not observed to be statistically significant among the groups divided by year. CONCLUSIONS: Daytime sleepiness was higher among the female students of all the years. PSQI score was also greater among the female students, but not statistically significant. A high percentage of poor quality of sleep was noted among all the undergraduate students with a majority of them having PSQI scores of 5 and higher. Sleep education may have beneficial effects on the quality of sleep among the college students. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Sleep education should be incorporated into the curriculum of undergraduate student orientation programs so that students will understand the importance of sleep. Sleep awareness will help in early detection and treatment of sleep related disorders. DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Steven Kanaparthi, Rachel Moodey No Product/Research Disclosure Information

The Interplay of Work-Family Life and Psychosocial Adjustment for International Graduate Students

The purpose of this paper is to critically review the literature on the interplay of work-family life and psychosocial adjustment of married international graduate students to the United States, provide evidence for a complicated and integrated support mechanism for married international graduate students, and make specific recommendations. Empirical studies on student and expatriate work-family life and psychosocial adjustment are reviewed. Studies indicated a significant negative relationship between work-family conflict and (a) life satisfaction, (b) work satisfaction, and (c) family satisfaction. Moreover, studies signified a positive relationship between work-family balance and (a) psychological well-being and (b) sociocultural adjustment. Due to the difficulty of separating work and family domains for married international graduate students, it will be critical to find ways to support international graduate students’ work and family life in an integrated way, which would help with their psychosocial adjustment to the United States. This support could be done through organizing seminars or workshops on healthy work-family balance, having their spouses involved in the graduate student orientation program, or discussing work-family issues and their influence on married graduate students’ lives through group programs. The paper’s implications would be of value to married international graduate students who are planning to study in a foreign country by helping ease their adjustment process.

A study of perception of first-year MBBS students toward orientation program and foundation course at entry level

Background: Academic institutions throughout the globe conduct orientation programs for their students at entry level to help them adjust to the campus environment and academic programs. In India, students enter medical profession at a tender age of 17-19 years with dissimilar psychological characteristics, diverse expectations from the medical profession, and burden of various expectations from family and society. Aims and Objectives: To facilitate the transition from school phase to a professional course, the Medical Education Unit (MEU) of Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences (GAIMS) designed and evaluated an orientation-cum-foundation program for the first-year MBBS students. Materials and Methods: Three-day long orientation program and foundation course were organized by the MEU, GAIMS for the incoming first-year MBBS students of 2016-2017 batch. 112 students voluntarily participated in this cross-sectional study. Their feedback was obtained by a pre-designed and pre-validated questionnaire on a five-point Likert scale. Results: 107 students responded with the feedback about orientation program, whereas all the 112 students gave feedback on foundation course. 78% students responded positively for orientation, and 88% responded positively for foundation course. Students were largely satisfied with the program. Conclusion: Orientation and foundation program for MBBS students at the entry level, as suggested by the Medical Council of India, helps reduce students’ anxiety and boosts their confidence.

Cross Sectional Study: Students Perspectives on the Orientation Programme for First Year MBBS Students from Northern Kerala

Cross Sectional Study: Students Perspectives on the Orientation Programme for First Year MBBS Students from Northern Kerala

Learning the Ropes: A Creative Orientation Approach for Counseling Students

ABSTRACTAlthough the literature base for student retention and attrition within counselor education is somewhat lacking, we can glean much from the general literature on student retention. This study examines a unique orientation program for counseling students aimed at increasing the factors related to counseling student self-efficacy and completion of graduate work. A consensual qualitative research-modified design was used to analyze student reactions to an outdoor orientation program geared toward increasing comfort and reducing student anxiety in regards to beginning their program.