Conference on Extended Orientation Programs
For the last two years, professionals and student leaders have met to further their programs with the help of this conference. With a combination of student and staff led presentations as well as round-table discussions, we know this conference can benefit some aspect of your program. We hope you can be a part of it this year. Programs represented last year include: A&M's Fish Camp, T-Camp and Howdy Camp.
- WHO While this could be more beneficial to professional staff, your student leaders are welcome too!
- WHERE University of North Texas in Denton
- WHEN November 21-22 (optional entertainment for those that arrive on the 20th)
- WHY Why not? This conference will help you network with other colleagues and learn best practices.
- HOW MUCH $15/person (includes breakfast and lunch on Nov. 21 and a continental breakfast on Nov. 22)
Call for Programs
Does your school do something really well? Want to share? Whether it is recruitment and selection, training, a small-group activity, assessment, etc., we want you to share what makes your program a success. Please submit your proposal by Monday, November 2 by emailing the Program Submission Form.
Hotel Reservations
This year's conference will be held on the UNT campus and we've made special arrangements with the Hampton Inn & Suites for a group discount. For $85/night you can pick from a room with a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. For $95/night, you can select a suite with two queen beds and a sitting area with a sofa bed. The Hampton Inn comes with free internet, breakfast, workout facility, parking and there is a fridge & microwave in every room. To make your reservation:
- Call: 1-800-HAMPTON and request the University of North Texas group or provide the group code "TEX"
- Call: The Hampton Inn & Suites Denton 940-891-4900 and request the University of North Texas group or provide the group code "TEX"
- Online: Go to www.dentonsuites.hamptoninn.com and enter your desired travel dates and then put the group code "TEX" in the group code field
Travel Options
- Flying has two options:
- DFW International Airport (DFW)—35 mins. away
- Dallas Love Field (DAL)—45 mins. away
Taxi, Limo, Rapid Transit, Shuttle: We may be able to pick-up/drop-off to airports
- Driving is also an option. UNT is located adjacent to I-35, where I-35E and I-35W merge.
- Denton is just 45 minutes north of downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth.
Tentative Conference Schedule
| FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 20Th (Optional) | |
|---|---|
| 1:00–5:00 pm | Early check-in available at our office (University Union, Suite 319) |
| 5:00–7:30 pm | Early check-in with |
| 7:30–9:00 pm | Friday Night @ Clark Park (optional entertainment) Friday Night at Clark Park is the UNT Pep Rally. Each Friday night before home football games, a pep rally featuring live music, UNT cheerleaders, dancers, marching band, football players and coaches, takes place in Clark Park. Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. with a traditional pep rally finishing up the night's events. Students, alumni and fans gather at this free event to kick start every UNT football weekend. |
| SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 21ST | |
| 7:30–8:30 am | Check-in |
| 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Welcome |
| 9:30 am | Breakout Session #1 |
| 10:30 am | Breakout Session #2 |
| 11:30 am | Roundtable #1 |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch (boxed lunches served by UNT) |
| 1:30 pm | Discussion Panel |
| 2:30 pm | Group session on the future of the CEOP |
| 3:30 pm | Break for the day. Optional Entertainment: UNT football game vs. Army starts at 3:00. Tickets will be provided at no charge for those that make the request when registering. |
| 6:30 pm | Dinner at Rudy's BBQ (not included in registration fee) |
| SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 22ND | |
| 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:30 am | Breakout Session #3 |
| 10:30 am | Roundtable #2 |
| 11:30 am | Closing and Depart |
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Scott Geer
Coordinator, New Student Programs
University of North Texas
Office: (940) 565-4241
Fax: (940) 369-7849
Email: scott.geer@unt.edu