| Presentation Proposal - NACADA Annual Conference |
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Conference Year:
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2025
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Session #:
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(LEC)
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Title:
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Digital Pathways: Enhancing First-Year Success Through Online Orientations |
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Lead Presenter:
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Samantha Shaffner |
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Date:
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October 28, 2025 Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
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Room:
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Julius 17-19, Pool Level |
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Abstract:
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Advisors constantly seek innovative ways to support student success and learning. With the volume of information first-year students must absorb before arriving on campus, a comprehensive and accessible onboarding process is essential. This session showcases a virtual onboarding experience designed to prepare first-year students for success, including an Academic & Interest Planning Survey, weekly email communication, interactive parent and family sessions, and the opportunity for partial student self-registration in their fall course schedule. Anchored in a learning management system and enhanced by advisor-led sessions, the program fosters academic preparedness, self-efficacy, and early engagement. Presenters will discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing such a model and the key role of student self-assessment. Participants will also explore how their institutions can build effective, equity-minded online onboarding processes and use assessment to enhance student learning and success. |
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Handouts
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Note: Handouts (if offered for this session) are accessible via the conference app. |
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