FACULTY/STAFF INVOLVEMENT
The SIUE Experience is an orientation program spearheaded by the Office of Student Affairs for our Fall 2012 incoming freshmen. The goals of The SIUE Experience are as follows:
- to create a sense of community and connection to SIUE;
- to introduce the SIUE values;
- to put citizenship into action and share in a service project; and
- to improve student success and retention.
The Office of Student Affairs is now in the midst of preparations to make this new initiative a reality. Recognizing the importance of partnering with faculty, our office is providing several opportunities for faculty to get involved in this undertaking.
Upper class students called Cougar Guides and faculty/staff volunteers will lead students through The SIUE Experience. New students will explore the purpose and expectations of a college education…. learn about learning and thinking…understand what it means to be a member of the SIUE community. New and existing traditions such as Convocation, Cougar Kick Off, and a service project will bring the Class of 2016 and the campus community together in exciting ways.
An initiative of this magnitude -- to create lasting connections and impact retention -- will only be successful with involvement from the entire campus. Here are several ways you can contribute to The SIUE Experience:
- Assist in welcoming new residential students during residence hall check-in on Thursday, August 16 (various times available in Evergreen Hall)
- Friday, August 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm: serve as resource person for Cougar Guide student leaders (various academic buildings)
- Friday, August 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm: assist with Cougar Kick-Off at Korte Stadium (distributing wristbands, handing out water, staffing a cooling tent, checking wristbands for dinner, etc.)
- Friday, August 17, 8:00pm - 10:00pm: assist with shuttle bus loading back to Hairpin/residence halls (Korte Stadium)
- Saturday, August 18, 8:30am - 9:30am: assist with seating and bus loading at service project kick off (Vadalabene Center)
- Saturday, August 18, 9:15am - 1:00pm: role model our SIUE Value of Citizenship and volunteer to help with the Class of 2016 service project! (various locations; bus transportation and complimentary childcare provided...you can also just meet us at a location)
- Saturday, August 18, 12:45pm - 1:45pm: assist with box lunch distribution (Quad)
- Saturday, August 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm: serve as resource person for Cougar Guide student leaders (various academic buildings)
Other assistance needed:
- Have extra magazines lying around? Donate them for an activity...please make sure they are appropriate for use in a classroom setting (bring to 2306 Rendleman Hall)
- Help assemble materials for Cougar Guides when you have a free hour (anytime on August 15 or 16 to fit your schedule in 2306 Rendleman Hall)
Please contact Kara Shustrin at ksnyder@siue.edu or (618) 650-2023 to help us welcome the Class of 2016 and make The SIUE Experience a success!
