New Student Orientation and First Year Programs

New Student Orientation and First Year Programs select a dynamic group of students each year to assist with SOAR and Opening Weekend. Over the course of their 10 month experience, the team will connect with over 3,600 first-year students, 5,000 parents, family members, and guests, and 150 Opening Weekend Group Leaders.
Orientation Team Leaders
The Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs) are returning staff who served as Orientation Leaders during 2012 SOAR. OTLs help with the recruitment of Orientation Leaders and play a critical role in the training of the selected Orientation Learer team. Serving as mentors throughout SOAR and Opening Weekend, the OTLs aid greatly in the success of out programs.
Jenny Cooper	Zach Cundiff	Amy Finkenbine
Orientation Leaders
The Orientation Leaders (OLs) are a select group of dynamic students with a variety of skill sets. Throughout SOAR, OLs dedicate themselves to first-year and transfer students in their transition to BGSU. During Opening Weekend, OLs serve as a mentor to a group of Opening Weekend Group Leaders (OWGLs). Through the rigorous training and effective execution of their duties, Orientation Leaders leave their experience a more confident and capable leader.
John Clevenger	Brontë DeShong	Chantelle Fordyce
Holly Hemminger	Maddy Herrholtz	Cory Kirby
Sarah Kochert	Alex Koons	Meresa McKesson
Russell Miller	Kelsey Montgomery	Thyran Nowden
Kayla Patterson	Nate Riley	Halley Roberts
Cody Smith

Opening Weekend Group Leaders
**Application will be available in January 2013
Opening Weekend Group Leaders are a group of selected volunteer students who commit to serving first-year students throughout Opening Weekend and beyond. This experience gives students the opportunity to gain value leadership and mentor skills while engaging in a very rewarding experience.

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