The Orientation Staff: You can find photos to go with these descriptions online at http://www.pacificu.edu/orientation/staff/orientationstaff
Staff:
Joel - Assistant Director: Joel is my supervisor and he is hilarious this hilarity may come from the dissertation fog that he currently resides in. I know he is great at what he does and the students will miss him terribly when he leaves in July.
Jen - Orientation Assistant: Jen just graduated from Pacific and will be taking over Joel's position officially when Joel leaves. She is a wealth of knowledge and I am excited for her to learn alongside the rest of the staff about developing Orientation Ambassadors as leaders.
Orientation Coordinators:
Suzanne - New Student Coordinator: She knows so much about the institution and about Orientation she is great and will do a fantastic job. I look forward to seeing how she progresses in her leadership this summer.
Rachel - New Student Coordinator: Rachel is personable, caring, and most of all observant. She can do so many things with her life - perhaps I can help her to develop more fully in her leadership. Maybe I will try to steal her for Higher Ed if she chooses not to pursue a career in Social Work.
Rose - Transfer Student Coordinator: Rose is hilarious and my neighbor in the apartments here. She makes me laugh and comes up with the greatest insights into transfer student needs. She really outdoes herself when working for transfer students.
My Student Staff:
These students will be helping me to train the Orientation Ambassadors in August. This will be one of my main tasks for the duration of the summer is to develop, schedule, and lead the training of Orientation Ambassadors. I cannot wait!
Ben - Ben is a quiet force among all of the women on the staff. He sits back and when he's ready he says something that just makes the group erupt in hysterics. He has a great energy, parents love him, and I look forward to working with him come August.
Timber - Timber is a former cheerleader and has SO much energy. She fits well in this group and is often our comic relief. She is also wicked smart and quick on her feet. She has promised to choreograph a dance to teach the Orientation Ambassadors. I look forward to getting to know her better when she reports for work officially in August.
So I am here, I have some sort of footing, and I have to say I love this campus and the people here they have been so welcoming and wonderful there are no words to express my gratitude.
I am hopeful that this summer will be an educational experience as well as something I can look back on as the experience that will shape my experiences as a new professional working in Orientation.
