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font-weight:bold'>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Office
of Orientation and Retention<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Greetings! Can you believe we are only 3
days away from our first New Student Orientation Session for the 2008 cycle?!
We currently have over 150 students registered and they will be joined by over
170 parents and guests!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>The Office of Orientation and the Enrollment
Management leadership team has continued to work to adjust the format and to restructure
the New Student Orientation program at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The
Orientation program has been and will continue to be updated and revamped to
better meet the needs of our diverse new student population and to provide
quality support as they transition in our university. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>First, we wanted to remind you of the
official dates for the 2008 orientation season. Please make note of these
updated dates on your calendar and consider them as you work and plan for the
future in your respective departments and service areas.<font color=navy><span
style='color:navy'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>2008</span></font></b></strong><b><font
size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
font-weight:bold'> Fall<strong><b><font face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> Orientation Sessions</span></font></b></strong></span></font></b><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><b><font size=3
color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS"'>Date</span></font></b></strong><font face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Friday & Saturday</span></font><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>June 13-14, 2008</span></font><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>June 26-27, 2008</span></font><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Friday & Saturday</span></font><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>July 11-12, 2008</span></font><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Friday & Saturday</span></font><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>July 25-26, 2008</span></font><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Tuesday & Wednesday</span></font><font
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 color=black face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>August 12-13, 2008</span></font><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Secondly, we would like to sincerely thank
you in advance for the important role you will play in New Student Orientation
this summer as well as for your support and patience as we transition into a
new program.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Attached you will find the final versions of
our New Student (Freshman and Transfers with less than 21 hours) Agenda, our
Transfer Student (Transfer students with 21 or more hours) Agenda, and our
Parent/Guest Agenda for this weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Since this is a new process we would also
like to offer an opportunity for you to join the Office of Orientation as we
overview the schedule/agenda so that you can learn about the integral role you
will play in the New Student Orientation process and have an opportunity to ask
any questions or get clarification. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";font-weight:bold'>What: Orientation to
New Student Orientation<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";font-weight:bold'>When: Wednesday, June
11<sup>th</sup> – 2:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";font-weight:bold'>Where: MSC,
Leadership Lounge<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>This session will focus specifically on the
June 13-14th event schedule. While the New Student Orientation sessions that
will follow offer the same event components, there might be some changes and
additions as we have our first run this weekend. Additional informational
sessions will be held throughout the summer to help prepare you for the rest of
the orientation sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>If you are unable to attend, please send a
representative in your place. We look forward to sharing with you tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Once again, thank you in advance for your
participation in the New Student Orientation Session this coming weekend. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Finally, please remember to be in your
designated location fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of your
event/session. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Please share this announcement with your
staff and other key players in your respective areas that might have been
unintentionally left out.</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>Luis
Franco Stephanie
Holley<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>Coordinator
of Orientation and Retention Dean
of Enrollment Management and Retention<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>903.886.5067
office 903.886.5101
office<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>(903)
366-6910 mobile Stephanie_Holley@tamu-commerce.edu<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic"'>Luis_Franco@tamu-commerce.edu<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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