Open Access“I Don’t Just Give Tours”
Author(s) -
Ann M. GansemerTopf,
Kristin Economos
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the journal of college orientation and transition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2690-4535
pISSN - 1534-2263
DOI - 10.24926/jcotr.v20i1.2819
Subject(s) - intrapersonal communication , orientation (vector space) , psychology , institution , pedagogy , goal orientation , future orientation , mathematics education , public relations , social psychology , sociology , political science , interpersonal communication , geometry , mathematics , social science
Undergraduate student orientation leaders play a vital role in many new student orientation programs. Although the leaders assume many responsibilities, little is known about how these students benefit from this experience. This qualitative study examined what students learned from being student orientation leaders. Students’ learning occurred in four areas: intrapersonal growth, skill development, understanding of others, and understanding of the institution. Results of this study highlight the benefit of incorporating upper division leaders into orientation programs. In addition, it illustrates how new student programs provide a valuable experience for upper-division continuing students as well as new students in transition.