Virtual New Student Orientation Fall 2020 Schedule
Virtual New Student Orientation
Fall 2020 Schedule
“Starting Strong…Achieving Excellence: I AM PAINE COLLEGE!”
July 31 – August 2, 2020
Location: Ellis & Ann Johnson Performing Arts Studio
[Schedule is Subject to Change]
Ms. Jenease L. Horstead Mr. Joseph Dingle, Jr.
Director, Counseling & Wellness Center Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Jjorstead@paine.edu – 706.821.8390 Jdingle@paine.edu – 706.821.8282
FRIDAY, JULY 31ST
10:00am – 11:00am Welcome/Introduction
Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones, President
Dr. Curtis Martin, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mr. Joseph Dingle, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Pride Leaders
11:00am – 12:00pm Campus Tour/Historical Highlights
Tour video from website along with historical highlights from video produced by Dr. Mallory Millender, Historian
Break – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pm Operation Graduate
Facilitator: Dr. Marci Middleton, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
3:00pm – 4:00pm Blackboard
Facilitator: Mr. Kornelius Taylor, Information Technology
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST
10:00am – 11:00am Keeping it Real
Pride Leaders
11:00am – 12:00pm Transitioning To College
Facilitator: Counseling & Wellness Center
Break – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pm Financial Literacy
Facilitators: Ms. Amy Singh, Wells Fargo
Mrs. Alana Moss, Default Manager, Financial Aid
3:00pm – 4:00pm Career Services/I-Start Strong Demo
Facilitator: Mrs. April Ewing, Director, Career Services
4:00pm – 5:00pm Meet Your Department Chair Department Chairs introduce themselves, talk about advising, explain majors offered within the department and what other opportunities exist within the department (grant opportunities, clubs/organizations, etc.). Q&A session with new students will follow.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND
9:30am – 10:45am Orientation Worship Service
Facilitator: Reverend Dr. Luther B. Felder, Campus Pastor
Live with new students and their families
11:00am – 12:00pm Want To Get Involved?
Facilitators: Student Leaders/Recent Graduates
Student leaders will discuss the advantages of getting involved, the importance of maintaining high standards for academic achievement, and how student leadership is important to campus life.
Break – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pm Greek Forum
Facilitator: Mr. Joseph Dingle, Assistant Dean/Greek Life Advisor & Representatives from Greek Organizations
Presentation with Q&A session
3:00pm – 4:00pm Pinning/ New Student Induction Ceremony
This Rites of Passage ceremony officially welcomes the Class of 2024 to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Family. We would love you and your family to join us live for this special occasion.
4:00pm – 5:00pm Wrap Up/Q&A Session
Facilitators: Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones, Administrative Council Members, Student Affairs, & Pride Leaders
MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD CLASSES BEGIN
Remember to stay safe and continue to practice social distancing. Safety First!