Attendence Required for All New Students
Several Door Prizes & One Grand Prize will be awarded throughout the day
Must be present to win!
New International Student Orientation
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
St. Pat’s Ballroom B&C - Havener Center
ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Several Door Prizes & One Grand Prize will be awarded throughout the day
Must be present to win!
Morning Agenda: Orientation to Missouri S&T Campus Life
8:00-8:30Immigration Check-In (Miner Lounge - outside St. Pat’s Ballroom A)
8:30-8:45Welcome Addresses & Introduction of the Office of International Affairs Staff
Dr. Warren K. Wray, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Dr. Jeanie Hofer, Director, Office of International Affairs
8:45-9:10General Immigration and SEVIS Requirements
Ms. Gene Beyer, Assistant Director, Office of International Affairs
9:10-9:25Personal and Social Responsibility: Importance of Ethical Standards
Dr. Fathi Finaish, Professor and Associate Chair of Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
9:25-9:40Student Affairs: Support Services Available for International Students
Ms. Barbie Prewett, Student Program Administrator, Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
9:40-9:55Announcements
Students Complete and Return International Student Information Form (blue)
9:55-10:10Break andRefreshments in St. Pat’s Ballroom A - Visit with Office of International Affairs Staff
10:10-10:25Counseling Services Available for International Students
Dr. Patti Fleck, Director, Counseling & Disability Support Services, Counseling & Academic Support
10:25-10:35International Students Club
Mr. Bader Alotaibi, President, International Student Club
10:35-10:45Council of Graduate Students
Mr. Viswanath Gandikota, President, Council of Graduate Students
10:45-11:00Student Health Services
Ms. Casey Ball, RN, Compliance Coordinator, Student Health Services
11:00-11:15International Student Insurance
Ms. Crystal Phillips, Account Manager, Lockton Companies
11:15-11:30Intensive English Program
Ms. Roberta Morgan, Assistant Director, Applied Language Institute
11:30-12:30LUNCH BREAK- (restaurant list in folder)
12:30-1:00Dessert Buffet in St. Pat’s Ballroom A - Visit with Office of International Affairs Staff
(OVER)
Afternoon Agenda: Orientation to Missouri S&T Academic Life
1:00-1:15Academic Advising: What is Academic Advising and Why It Is Important to You?
Dr. Jeffrey Cawlfield, Professor of Geological Engineering and Director of Freshman Engineering, Geological Sciences & Engineering
1:15-1:30Admissions: How to Fulfill Outstanding Admission Requirements
Mr. Rance Larsen, Director, Admissions
1:30-1:45Tips For Achieving Student Success
Dr. Harvest Collier, Vice Provost Undergraduate Studies, Professor of Chemistry, Office of Undergraduate Studies
1:45-2:00Services Provided by the Office of Graduate Studies
Ms. Vicki Hudgins, Graduate Specialist, Office of Graduate Studies
Ms. Elaine Light, Program/Project Support Specialist, Office of Graduate Studies
2:00-2:15Registration: Essential Information for the New International Student
Ms. Dana Rapier, Coordinator, Office of the Registrar
2:15-2:30Cashier’s Office:Missouri S&T Billing Procedures
Ms. Teresa Wassilak, Administrative Assistant, Cashier’s Office
2:30-2:45Students Complete and Return General Orientation Information Form (letterhead) and Orientation Feedback Form (gray)
2:45-3:00Door Prizes & Grand Prize Awarded! (Must be in attendance to win!)
3:00-4:00Information Fair - Miner Lounge, Carver/Turner Rooms
The following groups will each have an information table:
Campus Student Organizations: African Student Association, Chinese Students & Scholars Association, Celebration of Nations Planning, Common Call Campus Ministry, Council of Graduate Students,Cultural & Leadership Programs, India Association,International Students Club, Korean Students Association, Libyan Student Focus Group, Saudi Student Association, Student Council, Student Union Board, Thai Student Association, Turkish Student Association
Campus Services: Admissions, Career Opportunities Center, Curtis Laws Wilson Library,Graduate Studies Office, Information Technology, Intensive English Program, Missouri S&T Bookstore, Registrar's Office, Student Affairs Support Services, Student Health Services, Student Life, University Police, Writing Center
Community Services: Aetna Student Health, Bank of America, First Assembly of God, International Connections, Investment Realty, Phelps County Bank, Rolla Driver's License Office,Social Security Administration, University Book & Supply
Special thanks to the following organizations for their contributions:
Alex’s Pizza, Bank of America, Country Mart, International Connections, Missouri S&T Bookstore,
Pepsi-Co Bottling Company, Phelps County Bank, Rolla Chamber of Commerce, Rolla Daily News, Staples, The Centre, Wal-Mart