Student Orientation: Providing an Online Component
with Dan Volchok
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April 17, 2002 / Archived
webcast with poor audio quality
June 5, 2002 re-presentation / Archived
webcast with great audio quality
Student orientation can take many faces. It can be an introduction
to the campus as a whole, orientation to an academic program or
assistance in getting started technology on campus. In all these
examples, creating an online component can enhance and broaden the
program. Online orientation programs are not just for students in
distance education programs, but can be used to supplement existing
on-campus orientation programs.
This session will explore the facets of orientation and how technology
can and is being used in conjunction with face-to-face programs.
We will look at some of the latest trends in online programs and
highlight how an online component can enhance the campus community.
Dr. Dan Volchok is currently the Manager of User Community Events
at WebCT where he is responsible for the program development and
management of regional user conferences and programs. Prior to this,
he was Manager of Student Relations where he was responsible for
the development and upkeep of the Student Resource Center on WebCT.com.
The Student Resource Center is a one-stop site for non-academic
student support resources covering many of the student affairs functional
areas.
Dr. Volchok has over 20 years of student affairs experience, mostly
in residential life and student activities. He was most recently
the Dean of Students at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Interwoven through his student affairs experiences, he incorporated
the latest technological innovations into his delivery of services.
Consulting engagements have included the use of student portals
on campuses, the use of technology in student affairs and residential
life program evaluation.
Dr. Volchok received a Bachelor and Masters of Business Administration
from Ohio University and a Doctorate of Education from Teachers
College, Columbia University. He has written articles and presented
numerous sessions on technology and "dot-coms" in student
affairs.
Dan referred to these URLs:
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