ORIENTATION PROGRAMMING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSAn Institutional Imperative
Although colleges and universities are increasingly expanding their graduate programs, many institutions continue to focus too little attention on orienting new graduate students after they arrive on campus. Orientation programming at the graduate level, however, can serve many functions such as reducing anxieties, familiarizing students with new academic challenges, and orienting graduate students' spouses. While serving these functions, orientation programming also can heighten student retention, satisfaction, and success. 1% authors offer several guidelines for developing programs responsive to the diverse needs of graduate students.
Contributor Notes
*CRAIG J. VICKIO, Ph.D., is a psychologist and assistant professor in the Counseling and Career Development Center at Bowling Green State University and former assistant director of the Graduate Student Orientation Program.
MARTHA W. TACK, Ph.D., is a professor of Educational Administration and Supervision at Bowling Green State University and former director of the Graduate Student Orientation Program.
