Navigators Program

Welcome!

This special two-day orientation is the perfect precursor to the activities of Welcome Week, and specifically designed to help you with the transition to college life at Bethel. Free of charge to you, the Navigators Program will be held Tuesday, August 28, through Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Move-In for students participating in Navigators will be on Monday, August 27, from 6-7:30 p.m.

"The program was very helpful to me. It allowed me to understand college life in a less chaotic manner. The mentors were a huge help. The program was well put together."
~ Former Navigators Program participant.

Purpose

The objectives of the program are:
1. To welcome multicultural, international, and third culture students to Bethel
2. To point students to resources (offices, student organizations, etc.) of support
3. To prepare students for the challenges of academic and social life on campus
4. To establish relationships with other incoming students

Benefits

Some benefits of attending the program include: The opportunity to meet with current Bethel students and staff; the space to meet and question professors in General Education courses; opportunities to participate in team-building and collaborative learning experiences (such as ropes course and other fun simulations); and ultimately to learn about resources that will help you navigate campus life. In addition, you can take care of your financial aid questions and move onto campus early, if you choose to do so.

Schedule

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Monday, August 27

6-7:30 p.m.
Move-In

8-9 p.m.
Program in Eastlund Room (Introductions/Video/Purpose/Housekeeping)

After students settle into their rooms, please proceed to the Eastlund Room and pick up a Navigators folder, welcome bag, and other goodies. While you are there, you'll have the opportunity to meet the Navigators committee as well as other student leaders. This will also be a great opportunity to hear other important information about the schedule for the remainder of the Navigators Program.

9 p.m.-?
Settle into rooms, sleep, and prepare for next day's program. Alternative student-led programming in residence(s) - Jade Parker, coordinator.

Tuesday, August 28

8-8:40 a.m.
Breakfast in the Dining Center (Royal Oak Room) with Campus Ministries Staff

8:45-9:15 a.m.
Welcome/Devotions/Praise and Worship - Eastlund Room

9:15-9:45 a.m.
Official Welcome

9:45-9:55 a.m.
Schedule and Review

9:55-10 a.m.
Break

10-11:30 a.m.
Inside Parents Tour - Q & A w/ Non-academic Departmental Panel
Students - Jessica Jackson, "Circle Keeping" (Eastlund Room)

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Academic Q & A with Faculty Panel

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Group and Individuals Photos. Lunch with student leaders, mentors, staff, and faculty

1:30-3 p.m.
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training

Large Group Activity

Reconciliation Address

3-3:30 p.m.
Spirituality- Spiritual Health & Formation: Guarding your Heart and Mind in Christ at BU

3:30-5:30 p.m.
Free Time

5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dinner Banquet in Eastlund Room with Families

Wednesday, August 29

8-8:40 a.m.
Breakfast in the Dining Center (Royal Oak Room) with Student Life Staff

8:45-9:15 a.m.
Welcome/Devotions/Praise and Worship - Eastlund Room

9:15-10 a.m.
Study and Survival Skills

10 a.m.-noon
Identity Formation (Simulations and Experiential Learning Module)

noon-1 p.m.
Lunch with staff and faculty mentors

1-1:45 p.m.
Christianity and Western Culture and Humanities Seminar

1:45-2 p.m.
Break

2-3:30 p.m.
Breakout sessions and workshops

3:30-4 p. m.
Debriefing time, looking forward to Welcome Week, and Evaluations

4-5:45 p.m.
Free Time

5:45-10:45 p.m.
Dinner and evening activity at Brunswick Bowling

Thursday, August 30

See WW schedule for further details.

How Can We Help?

If you have ANY questions whatsoever, please don't hesitate to contact us. Email us at welcome-week@bethel.edu and you should hear back within 24 hours.

If you'd prefer talking to a live person, call our New Student Orientation Office at 651.638.6300 (toll-free: 800.255.8706). Below are the names of some staff members who are also available to answer any questions you may have.

Cecilia Williams
Title: Associate Dean for Multicultural Student Programs and Services
email: cecilia-williams@bethel.edu
Phone: 651.638.6384

Carol Chang
Title: Assistant Dean, International Student Advisor/MK, TCK Programming
email: c-chang@bethel.edu
Phone: 651.638.6161

Choua Vang
Title: Assistant Director for Multicultural Admissions
email: c-vang@bethel.edu
Phone: 651.638.6027

Jade Parker
Title: Student Summer Program Coordinator
email: parjad@bethel.edu
Phone: 651.638.6300