Friday August 28
2:45 – 5:30 p.m. College and School Gatherings, followed by Dinner
Various locations, Mt. Carmel Campus
Detailed information will be provided by your college/school
Saturday August 29
Student Affairs Programming – no faculty/staff participation needed
Sunday, August 30
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. University Symposium for Faculty and Staff: “Connected Learning”
Presentation by Diana Oblinger, President Emeritus of Educause
Introduction by Mark Thompson, Executive Vice President/Provost
The student experience is the differentiator in the highly competitive landscape of higher education. Dr. Oblinger will share her expertise on how the enhanced use of technology can improve learning outcomes and the quality of support services for students as well as the potential for improving faculty and staff impact on student learning and the student experience
Refreshments available at 8:30 a.m. - Presentation at 9:00 a.m.
TD Bank Sports Center, York Hill Campus
10:15- 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Class of 2019 Welcome
TD Bank Sports Center, York Hill Campus
At approximately 10:30am, freshmen students will begin entering the arena and will be greeted by faculty and staff.
10:45 -11:15 a.m. Welcome addresses by:
John Lahey, President
Joan Isaac Mohr, Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid
Jonathan Atkin, Student Government Association President
11:15 a.m.-12:15p.m. Freshmen Welcome Address:“What?: Asking the Right Questions”
Presentation by Rachael Herrscher, CEO of TodaysMama.com
TD Bank Sports Center, York Hill Campus
In keeping with our theme of inquiry and our summer reading of “A More Beautiful Question”, Rachael Herrscher will be speaking to the impact that asking powerful questions can have on one’s life.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Lunch and School-based Advisor Meetings with Students
Locations TBD, York Hill Campus
