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O R I E N T A T I O NL E A D E R
M A N U A L2016
M A Y N O O T H U N I V E R S I T Y
MEET THE STAFF
EASTWAY UNIVERSITYOF SOCIAL SCIENCES WWW.EUSS.EDU
MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY ORIENTATION
IAN RUSSELLBLOGGER AND EDITOR
MARY MACCOURTVLOGGER
TAYLOR KINGCREATIVE DIRECTOR
Senior ExecutiveAssistant, Students' Union
Student EngagementOfficer and Director of
Orientation
Graduate Intern, Office ofStudent Engagement
WHAT ISORIENTATION?
o v e r v i e w
A Maynooth University
Student's first interaction as a
student
A time to register at the
University
Meet fellow students
Arts Talks
Library Orientation and Campus
tour
Services Expo
Meet the representatives of the
Students' Union
Get to know the Campus and
Community
MonFri., September 1216thO R I E N T A T I O N 2 0 1 6
e x a m p l e t i m et a b l e
O R I E N T A T I O N 2 0 1 6
Jobs
Help Desk Managers
Floaters
Library Guides
Orientation Group Leaders
Talk Team
Campus Guides
Students' Union Team
LEARNING OUTCOMES ANDBENEFITS OF BEING ANORIENTATION LEADER
New FriendsDevelop as a leader
and guide
Satisfaction of GivingBack to Maynooth
Communication Skills
REPRESENTATIVEOF THE
UNIVERSITY
RESOURCE TEAM MEMBER
STUDENTLEADERCOMMUNITY
BUILDER &
CUSTOMER SERVICEPROVIDER
Y O U R
R O L E
Being a representative of the
University means you automatically
become a role model for behavior
and a guide for new-comers. Keep a
relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
REPRESENTATIVEOF THE UNIVERSITY
Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
FORMALITYBe professional! Hold yourself to ahigh standard by having integrity
when people can AND can't see you.
HUMOURHaving a little bit of humour breaksthe ice and allows people to become
closer faster.
AWARENESSBe aware of your surroundings.
Does someone need directions? Isthere a job that needs to be done?
Keep an eye open for what is goingon around you.
ACCEPTANCEEveryone is different! Ensure that
students feel that they can askquestions and engage comfortably
with the MU community.
B E I N G A R E S O U R C EFamiliarize yourself with various campus resources that you feel
a first-year student would need. Here are a few tips:
Introduce students to various faculty and staff members whom you know
Talk about involvement opportunities available for them and how to take the first step to get
involved.
Talk about various resources such as: The Career Centre, the Library, Writing Centre, Book Shop,
Counseling and Budgeting services, sports facilities, clubs, socs., and more.
Relaying your personal experiences at Maynooth provide a great resource for students.
Step out of your comfortzone and talk to newpeople. Make them feelwelcome.
Confidently startconversations withcompliments and questions
Be respectful, available,and put them first
FISH Customer ServiceModel (Be there, Play,Make their day, Chooseyour attitude)
HELP Model (Hello,enquire,listen, and plan)
C O M M U N I T YB U I L D E R &C U S T O M E R
S E R V I C EP R O V I D E R
Get to know the people
on your team. Make
them feel important and
included just as you'd like
to feel the same.
Extinguish negativity and
gossip! Can be
hazardous. Be
dependable, punctual,
and open-minded.
TEAM MEMBER
B E I N G A S T U D E N TL E A D E R
C O M M U N I C A T I O N P L A N
Main mode of communication during the
summer and during Orientation week:
Other: text and email
There will be a "Freshers 2016" Facebook Group
for the group of incoming students to
communicate
GroupMe
Your Top Tips forIncoming Students
(taken duringgroup interviews)
1. Get involved2. Introduce yourself to new
people/put yourself outthere
3. Ask questions4. Don't be afraid5. Engage in new
opportunities6. Be yourself7. Have fun!
8. Attendlectures/academic advice
9. Ask for help10. Utilize campus services
11. Go to events12. Self care
If you have to confront someone, do it in a positive andencouraging way, not negativeWe expect high standardsYou represent yourselves as well as the UniversityStay in a group setting, not one to oneBe a respectable leader and role model outside ofOrientation... on campus, in town, even when you're outWe are excited that you have committed your week tous for Orientation. Because this is a group effort, keepyour word and stay committed by being punctual,ready, and reliable at all times.
Ethics & Professionalism
Never doubt that a small groupof thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world;indeed, it's the only thing that
ever has.M A R G A R E T M E A D
C o n n e c t
Facebook.com/FirstYearatMaynooth
@MU_FYE16
S E E Y O UI N T H EF A L L !