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

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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

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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

Ian.Russell@nuim.ie

Mary.MacCourt@nuim.ie

Taylor.King.2016@mumail.ie

S E E Y O UI N T H EF A L L !