Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. New Student Orientation"

 
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From 1938 on, the programs and activities for introducing students to Brigham Young University were known simply as Orientation.  During the years 1968 to 1972, the structure of the organization underwent several changes.  In 1968, a University Orientation Committee was organized with Bob Baird serving as Chairman.
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In 1973 New Student Orientation was created. At that time, academic colleges were charged with orienting their new students. At present, New Student Orientation is held three times a year, immediately prior to winter semester, summer term, and fall semester.
 
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By 1972, it became the Orientation Committee.  Erlend Peterson served as Chairman and reported to the Dean of Student Life.  The Committee was made up of two parts.  Executive Committee Members were appointed by the President and Deans of the University.  College Representatives were appointed by their Deans.  Executive Committee Members included JoAnn Perry, Secretary; Lyle Curtis, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Director of the Wilkinson Center; Delyle Barton, Director of Housing; Robert Weinburger, Director of School Relations; John Sears, Student Representative; Don Stapely, Student Representative; and Mark Davis, Y Group Student Representative.  College Representatives included Elda Banner from Biological & Agricultural Sciences, Dee Hubbard from Business, Larry Taylor from Education, Ruth Morrision from Engineering and Technology, Elmer Knowles from Family Living, Yvonne C. Miller from Fine Arts, Wayne Herlin from General Studies, Dale King from Humanities, Carol Kingslover from Nursing, Richard Jones from Physical Education, Helen Stillman from Physical Sciences & Mathematics, and Delmont Oswald from Social Sciences.
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Orientation activities typically included participation in small groups, tours of campus, help with registration, and disseminating information about all of the social, religious, and academic opportunities available, meetings with leadership, and get-together activities.  Later, orientation also came to include seminars in career opportunities, mini courses, orientation to the academic support services, and testing opportunities.
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In 1973, the title officially changed to New Student Orientation, later known as NSO. At that time, academic colleges were charged with orienting their new students.
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Reference groups were added as part of New Student Orientation in 1978.  These groups of 8-15 students were usually led by a faculty member.  Their purpose was to help students build friendships, discuss challenges, inform students about University resources, and help them identify and acheive goals.
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“NSO events and activities range from the academic through the informational to the out-and-out fun, but they are always friendly and focused on the needs of new students.  NSO activities vary according to the term or semester.  They may include campus tours; learning about the library, academic advising, scholarships, financial aid, Freshman Academy, honors education, and more; and an introduction to several of the emotionally and spiritually satisfying traditions of the Y.
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“Many of the activities are organized around Y Groups, small cohorts of students led by upperclassmen, which offer students individualized attention.  Orientation at BYU balances the various needs of new students by combining appropriate resources, activities, and personnel.  To feel cofortable in an instiution as complex as BYU, with its myriad of opportunities, New Student Orientation is pracvtially a requirement.
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“New Student Orientation is held three tie a year, immediately prior to winter semester, summer term, and fall semester.”  (catalog 2004-05, pg. 24-25)
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==Variant Names==
 
==Variant Names==
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Established: [[established in::date::1973]]
 
Established: [[established in::date::1973]]
  
Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1973]]-[[date::1955]])
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1973]]-)
  
 
==Functions==
 
==Functions==
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
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New Student Orientation reported to the Dean of Student Life. It was made up of two parts: Executive Committee Members appointed by the President and Deans of the University and college representatives appointed by their deans.
  
 
==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
  
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University]] ([[date::1972]]-[[date::]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Student Life]] ([[date::1973]]-)
  
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Orientation]] ([[date::1938]]-[[date::1972]])
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Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Orientation]] ([[date::1973]])
 
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Later unit: [[later unit::Brigham Young University. Student Personnel Services]] ([[date::1955]]-[[date::1972]])
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Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Admissions and Credits]] ([[date::1945]]-[[date::1955]])
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==Associated Archival Materials==
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1975-1976: p. 17 (Later orientation activities)
 
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1975-1976: p. 17 (Later orientation activities)
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 2004-2005: p. 24-25 (Current orientation activities)
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 2002-2003: p. 16-17 (NSO)
  
 
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1978-1979: p. 8 (Reference groups)
 
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1978-1979: p. 8 (Reference groups)
  
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 2002-2003: p. 16-17 (New Student Orientation called NSO)
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 2004-2005: p. 24-25 (Y Groups, Functions)
  
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 2004-2005: p. 24-25 (Functions)
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UA 1085, Box 36, Folder 7 (Assets and Administrative Structure)
  
 
==Maintenance Information==
 
==Maintenance Information==

Latest revision as of 16:12, 30 December 2011

In 1973 New Student Orientation was created. At that time, academic colleges were charged with orienting their new students. At present, New Student Orientation is held three times a year, immediately prior to winter semester, summer term, and fall semester.

Variant Names

NSO

Description

Established: 1973

Location: Provo, Utah (1973-)

Functions

The purpose of New Student Orientation is to help new and transfer students become familiar with the academic, spiritual, moral, and social opportunities and challenges at Brigham Young University. Students are also introduced to the resources available on campus. In addition, many opportunities are provided for new students to meet faculty members, staff, and other students.

Assets and Administrative Structure

New Student Orientation reported to the Dean of Student Life. It was made up of two parts: Executive Committee Members appointed by the President and Deans of the University and college representatives appointed by their deans.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Student Life (1973-)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Orientation (1973)

Associated Archival Materials

UA 1086, Box 489, Folder 10

UA 1085, Box 36, Folder 7

Sources

UA 1086, Box 489, Folder 10 (University Orientation Committee, Bob Baird as Chairman)

University Archives (Orientation Committee)

UA 1085, Box 36, Folder 7 (Members of the Orientation Committee)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1973-1974: p. 20 (Called New Student Orientation, under the direction of academic colleges)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1972-1973: p. 20 (Orientation activities)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1975-1976: p. 17 (Later orientation activities)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 2004-2005: p. 24-25 (Current orientation activities)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 2002-2003: p. 16-17 (NSO)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1978-1979: p. 8 (Reference groups)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 2004-2005: p. 24-25 (Y Groups, Functions)

UA 1085, Box 36, Folder 7 (Assets and Administrative Structure)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00223

Creator: PBL