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New StudentOutdoor Programs2016

SALISBURYUNIVERSITY

New StudentOutdoor Programs

JUST THE FACTS

n�Orientation 101 –A one-day orientationprogram designed for studentsand families to be introducedto the resources available at SU and for students toreceive their fall classschedule. Orientation 101 isheld over the last two weeksof June and you will receivemore information on thisprogram by mail over thenext few weeks. All newstudents participate in theOrientation 101 program.

n�New Student Outdoor Programs –This special outdoororientation provides incomingstudents the opportunity to build lasting friendships,initiate self discovery, learn

Dear Member of the Class of 2020:Congratulations new Sea Gull! You are now part of the SalisburyUniversity community! You may be asking yourself, what do I donow? The Office of New Student Experience is here to answer that question and guide you through your transition to SalisburyUniversity. We have three distinct programs that comprise yourcomprehensive orientation.

about SU, get to knowstudent peer leaders and havea truly unique experiencebefore the first day of classeseven begin. The programsare outlined in this brochureand are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

n�Orientation 102 andWelcome Week –New students are welcomedback to campus four daysbefore classes begin toexperience an orientationprogram designed toacclimate them to campus,provide academic and socialopportunities, and allow themto get settled before their firstday of classes. All newstudents participate in theOrientation 102 program.

—Orientation 101 and Outdoor Programs phone number: 410-543-6102.—Orientation 102 and Welcome Week phone number: 410-543-6125.—Participation is on a space-available basis.—Course directors are usually available for questions during Orientation 101.—A limited number of partial to full fee waivers based on financial need are available for

the Algonquin Canoe outdoor program. To be eligible, fill out an application by July 15. 2016. For information regarding a fee waiver contact the office at 410-543-6102.

THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU

Additional details are available on the New Student Orientationwebsite at www.salisbury.edu/newstudexp. We look forward to your arrival and congratulations again on your acceptance toSalisbury University.

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On behalf of our entire campuscommunity, it is my pleasure towelcome you to Salisbury University.

This is truly an exciting time to beat SU. In recent years, we haveemerged as A Maryland University ofNational Distinction. Recognitions fromthe likes of The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report andKiplinger’s have merely confirmed ourstanding as one of America’s finestcenters of higher education.

Rankings, however, do not explainwhy you will come to love your newcampus. Salisbury University’s truegreatness can be found in an intimateand interactive learning culture thatwill encourage you to think criticallyand challenge your own assumptions.It rests both in the quiet beauty of ourcampus grounds and in the vitality ofour student experience—one thatincludes more than 100 studentorganizations, a vibrant visual andperforming arts scene, and NCAAchampionship sports. Ultimately, it willalso be measured in the lifelongfriendships and memories that you willtake with you upon graduation. Whilewe expect you to study diligently, Iwould also encourage you to taketime to explore all aspects of yourexhilarating new experience. Enjoyone of our acclaimed stageproductions at the Black Box Theatre… join your new friends at a SeaGulls football game … or enjoy anafternoon on the Ocean Cityboardwalk.

Best wishes for a successful,enjoyable and unforgettable career atSalisbury University.

Janet Dudley-Eshbach, Ph.D.President

n�Who is able toparticipate in theOutdoor Program?

The programs are only open to incoming, full-time, first-yearstudents enrolled for the 2016-17 academic year. Note: Spaces in the OutdoorPrograms are limited and tendto fill quickly. Registration isconducted on a first come, firstserved basis. We recommendyou register as soon as possibleto avoid any disappointment.

n�Is this programmandatory?

While two programs –Orientation 101 andOrientation 102 – are required transition programs,the Outdoor Program isoptional for all incoming first-year students. All OutdoorPrograms offer an opportunityfor freshmen to get connectedbefore orientation begins. Two of the programs, AcadiaAdventure and AlgonquinCanoe, offer experiences thatearn you college credits.

n�How do I sign up for a New StudentOutdoor Program?

Registration information isprovided in this brochure. Please follow the directionscarefully and feel free to contactthe Outdoor Programs Office at 410-543-6102 if you have any questions.

n�I do not have a lot of experience with the outdoors, is that a problem?

We have trips tailored to most levels of experience and ability. We encourage you, however, to review anyrecommendations the coursedirectors have listed in theprogram description to see ifthat matches your experience.

n�Who leads the outdoor trips?

We have incredibly dedicatedfaculty and staff member coursedirectors who have an interest inthe outdoors and a passion

for helping students transition tothe Salisbury community. Thecourse directors also hire andtrain upperclass peer leaders toassist in the trips and serve as aresource to all the new studentsbefore, during and after the trip.

n�What can I expect to get out of theOutdoor Program?

Making friends and feelingconnected to SalisburyUniversity are what theOutdoor Program is all about. You get to experience an exciting trip with a smallgroup of your new classmates,upperclass student peer leadersand faculty/staff. The friendsyou’ll make on your trip are just the beginning. I encourageyou to read the testimonies ofstudents who participated inthese trips in past years.

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OUTDOOR PROGRAM FAQ

ACADIA ADVENTURE

Want to explore coastal Maineand earn three college credits?The Acadia Adventure Programtakes new students to one of themost beautiful places inAmerica: Acadia National Park.Located on Mount Desert

Island, Acadia was the firstnational park created east of theMississippi and is known for itsdiverse geography, culture andecosystems. From ruggedcoastlines and beautiful sandbeaches to mountain views andold fishing villages, the incrediblescenery makes it one of the mostvisited parks in the country. This interdisciplinary course

gives students the rare chance toexplore Acadia while hiking,biking and camping – and to see

some unique plants and animalsalong the way! Learn about the island’s

distinct history and culturethrough a nature cruise, artist-in-residence programs, guestlectures, museum and studiovisits, service projects, andcommunity concerts. See aworking lighthouse, lobsterfishery, eagles and ospreys, andgeology including the east coast’sonly fjord. Swim in the ocean,identify stars and constellations,and discuss the Lobster Chronicles. The 2016 trip marks the

32nd year of the Acadiaprogram. For those who are partof the adventure, the memorieslast a lifetime. Students will buildfriendships around campfiresand on trails, helping them

transition to college life. Personalconnections with faculty andpeers will also form a foundationfor success at SU and beyond.Ever wanted to visit quaint

Bar Harbor, watch a sunrise onCadillac Mountain or enjoy atrue Maine lobster dinner? Then register for this outdooradventure.Everything on the trip is

provided except personalclothing, sleeping bag, groundpad and spending money. Anoptional whale-watchingexcursion is $60. Anyone withsome cycling and hiking abilitycan have fun. Throughout thefall, students meet to finalize tripprojects and for advising andother courses activities.

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n Inclusive Dates:.....July 16-26n Enrollment: ...........24n Direct Cost: ...........$525

n COURSE DIRECTORS:— Jeanne Anderton

Art Faculty jlanderton@salisbury.edu410-726-3253

— Jason CurtinCommunication Arts Facultyjecurtin@salisbury.edu410-543-6175

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salt marshes. It became anational park in 1965, and,together with the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service Refuge andState Park, the land and waterboundaries of AssateagueIsland total over 48,000 acres inMaryland and Virginia. Theisland is a vital resting andfeeding area for over 300species of migratory andresident birds. It is an essentialpart of the Atlantic flyway andis prime habitat for thousandsof waterfowl and migratorybirds. You may encounterperegrine falcons, sandpipers,egrets, osprey, terns, gulls,waterfowl, marine-life andespecially wild ponies. Studentslearn about the history of theisland, including how the wildponies are believed to havearrived on the island when aSpanish galleon cargo ship(with a cargo of horses) sank offthe coast and the horses swamto shore.

Achieve at Assateague is anintensive five-day/four-nightexperience designed to giveparticipants a unique localoutdoor experience as well as a comprehensive introductionto life at Salisbury University.Students gain a betterunderstanding of themselves, the Salisbury and Eastern Shorecommunities, and the largerworld in which we live.Activities focus on a four-

night camping trip atAssateague Island NationalSeashore, including surfinglessons (no experiencerequired), swimming, hiking,canoeing and exploring thebarrier island. AssateagueIsland National Seashore islocated close to ChincoteagueIsland, VA, and Ocean City,MD, and contains over 37 milesof pristine beach. More than300 wild ponies wander thebeaches, inland pine forest and

Students participate in various leadership, team-building and problem-solving activities to developnecessary skills to enhance theorientation and first yearcollege experience. Studentsengage in a service-learningproject to give back to anddevelop an appreciation for thelarger community. Orientationtopics are interspersedthroughout the program inunique settings … perhaps inthe evening while listening tothe ebb and flow of the AtlanticOcean’s tide or in front of acampfire.The University provides

all equipment, food, suppliesand transportation fromcampus. Students need tosupply their own sleeping bag,personal clothing and personalitems. Physical demands areeasy-to-moderate.

ACHIEVE ATASSATEAGUE

n Inclusive Dates:.....August 1-5n Enrollment: ...........16n Direct Cost:............$275

n For More InformationContact:— Christina Harper

FacultyOutdoor EducationLeadership Coordinator410-677-3951cbharper@salisbury.edu

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fire. Around the campfire, peerand faculty/staff trail leadersshare their knowledge ofUniversity life and answer any questions you might have.These conversations often carryover to the next day’s travels,and continue when we return to campus and the fall semester.Travel to and from Algonquin,

all meals, and most camping andcanoeing equipment is provided;you only need to bring yourpersonal gear, such as a sleepingbag and clothing (a detailed list isprovided for participants).Students with University housingare able to move in when wereturn to campus on August 24,the night before Orientation 102begins on August 25.

NOTE: Students participating in this programare required to have, or obtain prior to thetrip, a valid U.S. passport and must alsoregister for IDIS 100: Algonquin Canoe for the fall 2016 semester.

wandered these paths, and somealumni go back year after year torenew those bonds in Algonquin’sunforgettable beauty.Never been canoeing or

camping before? Not a problem!You can have a great time even ifyou’ve never done anything likethis before. The three-credit IDIS100: Algonquin Canoe courseteaches you all the skills required for wildernesscanoe-camping, along with anappreciation for the environmentand history of this magnificentCanadian park. If you alreadyhave these outdoor skills, you haveample opportunity to improvethem during our week-longvoyage through the lakes andrivers of Algonquin’s backcountry.As the evenings draw in,

you set up your tents on theshores of shining lakes. There is time for a swim, explorationand quiet reflection before youprepare dinner over an open

Would you like to get away from it all—for college credit?Algonquin Canoe is a newstudent experience where youstudy abroad in the outdoors withnature teaching you things you could never learn in a classroom.For over 30 years, incoming

SU freshmen—along with selectupperclass peer leaders, facultyand staff—have traveled toAlgonquin Provincial Park inOntario, Canada, to spend theirdays paddling across lakes soclean and clear you can drinkstraight from them and theirnights sleeping under a sky full ofstars. When you have spent aweek where roads do not run andthe only electricity is in thebatteries of your headlamp,campus life will not be daunting.The friendships you will make asyou work together to cross thewilderness are lasting and deep:Over 1,500 SU graduates have

ALGONQUINCANOE

n Inclusive Dates: ......August 13-24n Enrollment: ............24n Direct Cost:.............$585n Course Directors:

— Greg FerenceHistory Facultygxference@salisbury.edu410-543-6129

— Beth RaganAnthropology Facultyearagan@salisbury.edu410-548-4502

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Participate in Bikes, Beach andBeyond (BBB) to become moreacquainted with SalisburyUniversity, tour the surroundingcommunity, develop a supportivepeer group prior to move-in, beintroduced to the history of theEastern Shore and learn of therich environmental culture ofMaryland waterways. The summer portion of this

experience centers on thetransition to your new home bydeveloping relationships withfellow students in the same life-changing time of your lives –college! BBB’ers stay in aresidence hall throughout theexperience for their initialexposure to life on campus,while having eveningopportunities for opendiscussions centered on life witha roommate, academic transitionand social adjustment toindependence. Students

complete a service project, spenda day at the beach, visit a localropes course, ride their bike(short rides) on a few sections ofthe nationally acclaimed SeaGull Century tour route andfinally feast at a local all-you-can-eat crab house, The RedRoost!The fall portion of the

experience includes activitiesduring the first weeks of thesemester. Successful completionresults in three course creditstoward graduation.Everything on the summer

trip is provided (with theexception of a bike with quick-release wheels, a bike helmet andpersonal clothing). Students arehoused in an air conditionedhall, as all events begin andreturn to campus daily. Pleasenote: participants do not need tobe experienced cyclists.

BIKE, BEACH AND BEYONDBIKE, BEACH AND BEYOND

n Inclusive Dates:...........July 8-12n Enrollment: .................20n Direct Cost: .................$275n Course Directors:

—David GutoskeyHousing & Residence Life Directordpgutoskey@salisbury.edu410-546-6438

—Bob MadduxPhysical Plant Multi-TradesSupervisormrmaddux@salisbury.edu410-548-5992

—Dr. Michael BardzellMath & Computer Science Facultymjbardzell@salisbury.edu410-543-6474

For course credit!

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participant of the program, youwill work hard while enjoyingthe wondrous sites of theEastern Shore.Sponsored by the SU

Volunteer Center, the center staff are committed to servingthe community and Universityby offering meaningfulconnections between studentswho care and organizations inneed. The Center is dedicatedto promoting lifelong values ofcommitment to service andcivic engagement, encouragingawareness of community needs,and facilitating serviceopportunities to address thoseneeds. The program’s focus isto help as many agencies aspossible in this short period oftime and make as big adifference within thecommunity as possible. Theneed for assistance onDelmarva is great and we knowwe can make it better.

Do you want to get to meetother incoming freshmen andestablish lifelong friends? Do youwant to make a difference in thecommunity? Do you want tohave fun and truly enjoy a fewexciting days in helping otherson the Eastern Shore? If so thenyou want to be a part of the SeaGulls Serve SalisburyOrientation Program. Thisvolunteer outdoor programprovides the chance to go tovarious places of need within thecommunity and have a dramaticimpact on those communities.You will work hard during theday to help others, and onceyour work day is over, you willthen have a great timeexperiencing the various funactivities on Delmarva. Justthink, Ocean City is in its peakseason! It doesn’t get any betterthan being on the sandy beachesof Delmarva for a fun eveningor being at Ocean City for anevening of entertainment. As a

SEA GULLS SERVE SALISBURYn Inclusive Dates: ......August 4-7n Enrollment: ............10n Direct Cost:.............$210n For More Information

Contact:— Charlie Endicott

Associate Director of Career Servicesrcendicott@salisbury.edu410-543-6075

BRITTANY: I chose theAcadia Adventure because Ihad never been to Maine – oreven camping! – and I wantedto try something new. It’s a great experience. There

is so much to see and you getcollege credits for hanging outwith friends and enjoying thebeauty of the great outdoors.My peer leaders andprofessors prepared me forcollege, and I knew what toexpect when the semesterstarted. The views in Acadia arebreathtaking. If you want to dosomething productive yet funover summer then do this!

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PROFILES:ACADIA ADVENTURE

ANDREW: During myprogram, I had my firstexperience canoeing whenwe went out on the bay atAssateague, whicheventually led me to myminor in outdoor education.Achieve at Assateague isgreat – you spend five daysat the beach meeting otherpeople who share theseamazing experiences withyou – from surfing tocanoeing. I met some of myclosest friends either on thetrip or from people I met onthe trip. This trip is so muchfun and I recommend it toall incoming freshmen.

ACHIEVE AT ASSATEAGUE

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ALGONQUIN CANOEPROFILEHUNTER: On the morning of Day 5 of the trip, right as we tookoff from shore, the sun was just breaking the tops of the trees andthe sunrise was breathtaking as the sun started to glimmer in theglass-like water. Moments like this made my transitionto college life much smoother because I began with anew group of friends experiencing the same amazingthing. Once the semester began, we all workedtogether in study groups, supporting each other aswe adjusted to the workload and lifestyle.

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Program Registration InstructionsOnline registration begins Monday, May 9, 2016. All charges for the program will be included on your bill for the fall semester.

1) Sign into GullNet using the link on the Salisbury Universityhome page.

2) Navigate to Self-Service>Student Program Enrollment>Enrollin a Program.

3) Select the program in which you wish to enroll. If the programthat you want is full, you may choose to be placed on the waitlist for that program. If a spot becomes available, you will beenrolled in the program and receive an e-mail confirmation.

4) Click “Continue.”5) Read the “Terms and Conditions.” Click on “I agree” for each.6) Click “Continue.”7) Enter the additional information as requested.8) Click “Register” when you have completed the requestedinformation.

You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your enrollment in the program.

Refund PolicyIf, for any reason, you wish to change your program selection, or drop from a program, you must call the Outdoor Programs Office at 410-543-6102.Please Note: No refund is issued if you choose to drop from the programunless your spot can be filled from a wait list. No refund is issued if youshow up for the program and then decide not to participate.

If you have questions about a particular program, the directors’phone and e-mail information are inside.All students are encouraged to participate in SU’s outdoor

programs. If you have a disability or condition that could requireaccommodations, please contact the Office of Student DisabilitySupport Services at 410-543-6070.

SU has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination in all programs, events, and services. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Office of Institutional Equity/Title IXCoordinator, Holloway Hall 100, 410-543-6426.

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