New Student & Family Engagement

About Us

 Welcome to the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé! New Student & Family Engagement (NSFE) is comprised of three departments—Orientation, New Student Connections, and Parent & Family Engagement—serving students and families across all three of our beautiful campuses.

Mission 

Promote the success of undergraduate students and their families as they transition within the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé community by providing individualized support, connections, resources, and intentional programs.

Vision 

We seek to provide a seamless transition for undergraduate students and families by cultivating a sense of belonging that enhances their entrance, navigation, and participation in the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé college experience.

Learning Objectives

Students and families that actively participate in our transformative experiences will:

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Objective 1: Transition

  • Implement effective transition strategies to adjust to college life. 

  • Discover open environments where they feel welcomed and safe. 

 

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Objective 2: Connect 

  • Identify and utilize campus resources and terminology to enhance personal and academic growth.  

  • Recognize and embrace each other's differences through shared experiences.

 

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Objective 3: Engage 

  • Cultivate positive and significant interpersonal relationships through engagement in curricular and cocurricular experiences.  

  • Foster pride in being a ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé bull by developing a sense of belonging through campus traditions and meaningful programs.  

 

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Objective 4: Lead 

  • Utilize transferable and leadership skills to effectively engage with their peers, families, staff and campus partners.   

  • Identify and address transitional needs of students and families by applying their institutional knowledge of campus and resources. 

OUR VALUES

Our work is guided by core values that shape everything we do. We prioritize clear and empathetic communication, collaborative partnerships, integrity, and responsibility in service to our community. We embrace leadership that values diverse perspectives and fosters respect, and we remain committed to growth by continuously learning, adapting, and striving to positively impact students, families, and campus partners.

At NSFE we believe that successful transitions are built through connection, engagement, and a shared commitment to helping every student and family thrive at ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé within each of our 3 areas.