Loyola University Maryland- Pre-Orientation Presentation
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- 1. Fall 2011 Pre-Orientation Programs
New skills. New ideas.
New thoughts. New friendships.
2. Who We Are & What We Do
We are
Outdoor Adventure Experience
ALANA (African, Latino, Asian and Native American) Services
Center for Community Service and Justice
Campus Ministry
Loyola Peer Education
We facilitate
connections with administrators
connections with student leaders
the creation of friendships
community building on and off campus
early move-in
access to campus resources
3. Outdoor Adventure
Department of Recreational Sports
Introduction
4. Our Trip Offerings
Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Backpacking
Whitewater Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
5. Locations
Hidden Rocks, VA
Shenandoah National Park, VA
False Cape Lookout, VA
Harpers Ferry, VA
Adirondacks, NY
Coopers Rock, WV
6. Life in the Backcountry
Wilderness adventure trip
Backcountry camping
Bonding experience
7. Outdoor Adventure Experience Leaders
Loyola students and alumni
Wilderness First Responders
800+ hours of training every year
8. No Experience Necessary
Designed for beginners
and an adventurousspirit
Bring enthusiasm
Challenge by Choice
9. Timeline
May 2011: Registration opens
Fri., July 15: Last day to cancel with a refund
Week of July 18: Students emailed their trip
assignment
Sat., Aug. 27: Students move in
Sun., Aug. 28: Students leave for the field
Thurs., Sept. 1: Students return to Loyola
The people I went on my Pre-O backpacking trip with are the ones
that I still call my best friends. I would recommend EVERYONE to do
the OAE Pre-O.
10. Come see us tomorrow at the Open House!
Fitness & Aquatic Center
410-617-5437
[email protected]
11. Intercultural Exploration Service
Academic Enhancement Cultural Awareness
MulticulturalAwarenessProgram
Pre-Orientation sponsored by ALANA Services
12. The Multicultural Awareness Program (MAP) is designed to assist
first-year ALANA students in acclimating to campus life at Loyola
University. Specific objectives of the program are academic
enhancement, intercultural exploration, social adjustment and
service to others.
13. Academic Enhancement
Students will attend sessions on study skills, time management
& learn how to navigate campus.
14. Intercultural Exploration
Participants will have the opportunity to share their beliefs about
their individual cultural background, as well as engage others in
cultural dialogue.
15. Social Adjustment
All MAP participants will be given a peer mentor, which will assist
them in understanding the campus and discovering its many
resources.
16. Service to Others
Men and women for and with others, is a Jesuit principle woven into
the fabric of Loyola. MAP participants will take part in a
community service project.
17. Participants will have the opportunity to:
Become acquainted with the resources available at Loyola
Have a better understanding of classroom expectations
Meet members of their class as well as other ALANA students via
teambuilding & ropes course
Have the opportunity to explore Baltimore & Washington, DC
(Past excursions include: The Inner Harbor, Latin Palace, Reginald
Lewis Museum, Holocaust Museum, Great Blacks In Wax Museum,
Cultural Tour of Baltimore)
Meet faculty and administrators
Have a GREAT time!!!
18. 19. 20. Student Orientation to Service
Center for CommunityService and Justice
21. What is S.O.S.?
Student Orientation to Service gives incoming students who are
interested in community service a chance to explore their new
homeBaltimoreprior to the start of classes.Along with a small group
of their peers, student leaders and administrators, participants
explore the issues, concerns, and realities of people who are
materially poor and/or homeless. The experience
includesdiscussions, activities and excursions into the city.
22. The Experience Includes:
Service with people of all ages
Social activities
Reflections and discussions
Interaction with students, and administrators who are committed to
community service and the pursuit of social justice
Input from experienced service providers
Selected videos and readings
23. Why S.O.S.?
S.O.S. is the perfect way to become acquainted with the city of
Baltimore and meet a select group of incoming students,
administrators and student leaders who share your interest in
serving others.S.O.S. is for you if you want to:
Begin or continue your involvement in community service
Learn about the many service opportunities available to you as a
Loyola student
Experience the city of Baltimore as a community of real
people
Begin to live Loyolas motto: Men and Women for and with
Others
24. Important Information
Applications: Currently available online
Application Deadline: July 14th
Acceptance Confirmation: You will hear back by July 18th
Number of Participants: 13
Cost: $80 due after you have been accepted into the program
(Scholarships available if financial need is present)
Move in and Welcome Dinner: August 29th
Program Dates: August 30th September 1st
Program Location: Beans & Bread Center in Fells Point
25. Additional Information
Visit us at the Open House tomorrow to learn more about S.O.S. and
all of the opportunities that the Center for Community Service and
Justice has available
For questions about S.O.S.,contact Margarita Dubocq at
[email protected]
or 410-617-5352
26. Connections:An Experiential RetreatA Loyola Pre-Orientation
program sponsored by Loyola Campus Ministry
27. Hear it from someone else:
28. What makes connections an Experiential Retreat?
EVERYTHING IN THE CONTEXT OF FAITH
Scavenger Hunt in the Inner Harbor
Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Morning of Service
Orioles Game
Teambuilding at a Low Ropes Course
Small Faith Sharing Communities
Bowling Night
29. Connections Information
Applications: Currently available online
Application Deadline: July 14th
Acceptance Confirmation: You will hear back by July 18th
Number of Participants: 40
Cost: $125 due after you have been accepted into the program
(Scholarships available if financial need is present)
Move in and Evening Prayer for Parents and Students: August
29th
Program Dates: August 29th September 1st
Program Location: Both Loyolas Campus and throughout
Baltimore
30. Pathways to Peer LeadershipA Loyola Pre-Orientation program
sponsored by Loyola Peer Education, Alcohol & Drug Education
Support Services and the Office of Student Life
31. About Pathways to Peer Leadership
Pathways is designed for first year students to start off their
Loyola career as leaders and peer educators, while acclimating to
the Loyola and Baltimore Community.
32. About Pathways to Peer Leadership
Pathways to Peer Leadership participants will complete the Bacchus
Certified Peer Education training, a nationally recognized
program.Students who complete this program will receive a
certificate of completion. Modules of the training include:
Understanding the power of peer education
Strategies for change in high risk behavior
Listening skills
Responding and referral skills
Intervention skills
Developing inclusive peer education efforts
Loyola resources, programming & presentation skills
Group development and success
Taking care of yourself.
33. About Pathways to Peer Leadership
Pathways to Peer Leadership participants will have the opportunity
to meet other student leaders, and administrators. Upper-class
students will share their wisdom about peer leadership and how to
make the best out of your college experience.
34. About Pathways to Peer Leadership
Pathways to Peer Leadership participants will have the opportunity
to explore Loyola and learn about the resources that are offered,
as well as, explore the Baltimore Community, learning the
transportation available and what the local communities have to
offer.
35. Students who participate in Pathways will:
Meet and develop relationships with student leaders from
Loyola.
Meet and develop relationships with administrator from
Loyola.
Meet and build relationships with first year peers.
Define healthy and balanced living as a college student and peer
educator/ student leader.
Learn and practice techniques for listening effectively .
Learn the steps to take in responding to others and encouraging
them to take action steps for change.
Be able to identify the successful components of student leadership
and peer education groups.
Be able to identify the main ingredients to a successful
program.
Increase confidence for being a peer leader/ educator.
Learn about resources at Loyola and where places are on
campus.
Learn about the Baltimore Community.
36. Pathways to Peer LeadershipProgram Logistics
Applications will be reviewed starting July 15th
Students will be notified of their acceptance by July 25th
Move In: Pathways students will move in Monday, August 29th, 2011
between 8:30am and 1pm.
Dates: Monday,August 29th - Thursday,September 1st
Cost: $135(includes all meals, outing in Baltimore, full training,
and certification at completion).
Questions: call Allie Pearlman Sax at 410-617-2928
37. Questions?