Image has SOAR logo, text in glowing gold letters that says "SOAR", and text "Orientation Program for all new students". SOAR Orientation logo: Circle with blue outer line with white text that says "Find Support-Explore Opportunities-Academic Success-Build Resiliency". Inner circle is white with "SOAR" written in blue text, and the Oregon Tech block logo.

 

FYE 2024 Presentation: The Missing Competency

By Zoé Smiley, M.A. (Assistant Director for First-Year Experience and Student Engagement)

February 19, 2024 at the annual Conference on The First-Year Experience by the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.

Click the images to view the full presentation materials.

Title slide for FYE Presentation. Shows the title and author. The Oregon Tech block logo and two students wearing white lab coats and safety googles pouring a solution into a bottle in a laboratory.
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Annual Assessment Project in Action


 

Hey folks!  Check back soon to register for the Fall 2024 SOAR: Orientation program.

Take a peek at the 2023 schedule of events for insights on what to expect!

23 Sep 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • 10:00am Campus Student Move-in
  • 5:00pm Parent & Supporter Orientation 
  • 5:00pm Student & Family Barbeque Kick-off
25 Sep 10:00am - 10:00pm
  • 10:00am Moehl Stadium

You are welcome! You are seen!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Oregon Tech-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact GetInvolved@oit.edu in advance.


Oregon Tech’s S.O.A.R. program provides NEW and INCOMING students and their families with experiences that aid in the university transition process; inform students of the supports available to them; opportunities to learn about student involvement and academic success; as well as make connections with other students, faculty and staff."

 

  • Find Support - Sense of Belonging and Resources

  • Explore Opportunities - Student Involvement and Career Exploration

  • Achieve Academic Success - Skills & Strategies

  • Build Resiliency - Continuing to SOAR at Oregon Tech

 

Then, our term kicks off with the Week of Welcome each year on the weekend preceding the start of fall term classes. All students join the SIB Team (Student Involvement & Belonging) for daily activities and tons of fun.