New Student Orientation and First Year Experience programs can set your new students up for success or failure! Dave Kelly already knows which one you choose!

Much of that distinction lies in the hands of the Orientation Leaders. Too many times campus student orientation leaders are not prepared end up giving the wrong information or advice to new students. Dave’s got the fix!

• Prepare your leaders by showing them how to interact and get to know new students, involve them in campus life, and make their educational experience a successful one.
• Dispel the myths and the biases that students bring about your campus and the college experience to orientation and leadership roles
• Teach the “Pursuit of Excellence” in this role so your orientation leaders can pass it along to new students
• Demonstrate how developing effective listening skills are vital in addressing the issues and concerns of new students
• Arm your orientation leaders with a cadre of leadership skills including resolving conflicts, dealing with complaints and removing obstacles to student success
• Turn your orientation leaders into student mentors and campus leaders that will improve everyone’s educational experience
• Create a bond between orientation leaders through fun and invigorating team building exercises

This workshop will prepare your Student Orientation Leaders to do the best job they can. As America’s Student Leadership Trainer Dave Kelly knows that the best leaders are developed from day one. You’ll arm your current leaders with new skills and teach them to identify potential new leaders through the orientation process.

Here, Gonzo’s Leadership University focuses on giving your Orientation and First Year Experience Leaders the specialized training they need before conducting their sessions for your new students. Dave has found that orientation is no longer a “one and done” session conducted on the first day a new student enters your campus. These programs have evolved into on-going and mentoring relationships between the new students and their leaders.

Dave has had over 20 years experience of working with college students and training them in all facets of leadership. Thousands have been inspired and motivated through his humor, real-life stories, and examples of victories by common people! Dave is the leadership expert that will get your students started off on the right foot!

“Dave’s performance was unparalleled by anyone else.” – Brennin K., Orientation Planning Committee Leader, St. Joseph’s College—Patchogue Campus

“He knows what he’s doing. I promise you!” – Schaeffer C., Orientation Chairperson, St. Joseph’s College—Brooklyn

A PERFECT PROGRAM FOR:

• Student Orientation Volunteers and coordinators
• ALL Student-led Organizations
• Student Government Associations
• Campus Activities Departments
• Leadership Programs
• Greek Organizations
• Recreational Clubs & Organizations
• Academic Clubs & Organizations
• Business Clubs & Organizations

PROGRAM DURATION/FORMAT:

Dave always customizes his content to meet your campus or organization needs. This program can be delivered as a:

• ½-Day (up to 3 hours)
• Full-day (up to 6 hours)
• 2-day retreat (up to 6 hours, 2 consecutive days)