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<p class=MsoNormal>The National Orientation Directors Association held its Annual
Region IV Conference in College Station, TX February 18-20, 2011. Region IV encompasses
the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The Texas A&M-Commerce orientation staff team attended
this event and I am very happy to share with the University community the highlights
and recognition these individuals received so that if they are in your classes,
departments or organizations you join me in congratulating them as they truly
represented Texas A&M University-Commerce and definitely made our
institution stand out at the conference.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Student Leadership Award:</i></b> Ms. <b>Adria
Green</b>, Political Science major from Dallas, was recognized as the recipient
of the Student Leadership Award for Region IV. This award is given annually to
two outstanding students (one from a community college and one from a
university) based on a review by the awards selection committee who review
nominations from among all institution's orientation programs. Adria
currently serves as a Student Coordinator of Orientation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Undergraduate Case Study Competition:</i></b>
Texas A&M University-Commerce took one of the top prizes in this
competition. The team composed of <b>Christopher Hall</b>, <b>Bridgette Price</b>,<b>
Brittany Whitaker</b>,<b> Adria Green</b>, and <b>Madris Hall</b> was
recognized as the "Best Problem Solving" team from among 20 teams
representing member institutions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Delegation Award:</i></b> Each institution’s
delegation at the conference gets to cast one vote toward selecting the award
for the "Most Spirited Award" which awarded to the delegation that is
believed to best represent NODA’s and their school’s spirit and
values the best. This is awarded not just on being loudest and most cheerful,
but by the quality and level of participation and contribution throughout the
conference. Texas A&M University-Commerce was honored by its peers with the
award for 2011.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Outstanding Advisor/Director Award</i></b>:
At the regional conference the organization also acknowledges and recognizes an
orientation professional. This year, Ms. <b>Hollie Smith</b> received the
accolade. Ms. Smith currently serves as the Director of Orientation at Stephen F.
Austin State University and is a graduate student and Ph.D. candidate in the
College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Educational Sessions: </i></b>A key
component to any educational and professional conference is the presentation of
new and innovative practices, theories and information. Texas A&M
University-Commerce was privileged in having three conference proposal be
accepted and the following team members had the opportunity to present and lead
the following sessions<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>“Lion Camp: Start Your Legacy Today!”
–</i></b><i> </i><b>Bridgette Miles, Adria Green</b>, <b>Jon Taylor</b>,
and <b>Christina Rowland</b>. Session selected as spotlight for area of Extended
Orientation Programs.<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>“Selecting the Orientation Team that
Will Leave a Mark”- </i>Brittney Johnson</b>, <b>Jon Taylor</b>, <b>Adria
Green</b>, <b>Christina Rowland</b>, and <b>Bridgette Miles</b>. Presentation on
the staff recruitment and selection process practices at Texas A&M-Commerce
and the impact of these on the quality of the resulting orientation team and
consequent service provided to new students.<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>“Making Transfer Students A Priority”
–</i></b> <b>Jon Taylor</b>, <b>Bridgette Miles</b> and Luis Franco.
Presentation on efforts at Texas A&M University-Commerce to improve
orientation program to facilitate a successful transition for transfer students.<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I know that the orientation staff and I would also like to thank
and state our appreciation to all those who supported the students’ and
our department’s efforts. Particularly the Student Access and Success
Division and Enrollment Management. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Again, congratulations to the student participants and thank
you for your leadership!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Luis Franco</span><span
style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Director
of Hispanic Outreach and Student Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Coordinator
of New Student Orientation </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Texas
A&M University-Commerce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Division
of Student Access & Success</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>P.O.
Box 3011</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Commerce,
TX 75429</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(903)
886-5067 office</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(903)
468-8172 fax</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:Luis_Franco@tamu-commerce.edu"><span style='color:windowtext'>Luis_Franco@tamu-commerce.edu</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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