A power point presentation on the Pre-Orientation programs for first-year students at Loyola University Maryland.

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 Harper’s Ferry, VA Adirondacks, NY Cooper’s 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 oae@loyola.edu

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!!!

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 home—Baltimore—prior 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 includes discussions, 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 Loyola’s 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 mdubocq@loyola.edu 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 Loyola’s 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?