The mission of the Orientation and Reg2Go Programs is to encourage student success by assisting new students through the enrollment process. The programs keep students engaged and excited about their education with the guidance of professional and knowledgeable staff. The programs help to create a respectful, welcoming, and comfortable campus for students to feel connected and supported.
The goal of Orientation is to provide a smooth transition to Butte College for new students. After completing the Orientation Program, new students will be familiar with the registration process, be able to locate their classrooms, and be familiar with the student services available to them. The Orientation Program utilizes highly trained Butte College students as Orientation Leaders. The leaders provide information about student services, help set up My BC/Portal accounts, and lead campus tours during Orientation. Over 3,000 new students will attended Orientation during an academic year. The Reg2Go Program is designed to facilitate and assist high school seniors in their transition to Butte College. The Reg2Go Program consists of three components: Classroom Visits, Assessment/Orientation, and Counseling/Registration. Through the Reg2Go Program, seniors are able to meet their matriculation requirements and register for classes before they graduate from high school. Over 1,300 seniors from over 40 high schools will participate in the Reg2Go Program.
Orientation Booklet and Catalogs
All participants recieved a Resource Booklet and access to printed catalog.
Roadrunner Rush
Provide welcome for incoming students the week before schools starts. Provided workshops, icebreakers, campus tours and more. Had over 500 students attend the event.
Leadership Academy
Week long training for student leaders from across campus.
NODA Conference
Annual New Student Orientation Regional Confernece (Sonoma)
Reg2Go Counselor Breakfast
Annual meeting for local High School counselors to discuss the upcoming Reg2Go Program.
Recruitment and Outreach Travel
Funding to cover the cost of staff visiting local Reg2Go High Schools.
We are currently evaluating our SLO's to ensure continuous improvement of the program. Pre/Post Tests have been created and student surveys are being conducted to help determine the content of the Tests. These will be administered during the next school year.
Orientation covers the following topics mandated by title 5 section 55521:
(1) Academic expectations and progress and probation standards: During Orientation the Academic Counselors provide a presentation that covers academic expectations and progress and probation policies at Butte College.
(2) Maintaining registration priority: During Orientation the Academic Counselors provide a presentation that covers maintaining registration priority at Butte College.
(3) Prerequisite or co-requisite challenge process pursuant to section 55003: During the in-person Orientation the Academic Counselors provide a presentation that covers prerequisite and co-requisite policies at Butte College.
(4) Maintaining Board of Governors Fee Waiver eligibility: During Orientation the Academic Counselors provide a presentation that covers maintaining Board of Governors Fee Waiver policies at Butte College.
(5) Description of available programs, support services, financial aid assistance, and campus facilities, and how they can be accessed:During Orientation the Orientation Leaders provide a detailed campus tour that covers the available programs, support services, financial aid assistance, and campus facilities, and how they can be accessed. Academic Counselors also review academic program and requirements for completion.
(6) Academic calendar and important timelines:During Orientation students are given a printed Resource Booklet that covers the academic calendar and important timelines. This information is also reviewed with the assistance of the Orientation Leaders.
(7) Registration and college fees:During Orientation students are given a printed Resource Booklet that covers how to register and describes the college fees. This information is also reviewed with the assistance of the Orientation Leaders.
(8) Available education planning services: During Orientation the Academic Counselors provide a presentation that covers educational planning services at Butte College. This information is also shared during the campus tour that is facilitated by the Orientation Leaders.
Orientation supports the college in meeting its Strategic Direction and Priorities by:
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
Connection (b.1.) – The Reg2Go Program collaborates with over 35 local high schools to create a seamless and supportive matriculation process for their students.
Entry (c.1.) – The Orientation and Reg2Go Program facilitates the educational planning and registration of new students and provides them with Abbreviated Student Educational Plans (ASEP).
Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
The Reg2Go Program reaches out to unrepresented groups at the high schools with targeted follow-up visits.
Reg2Go Recommendations and Action/Updates
- Develop educational plans that tell students what courses to take beyond their first semester. Create a clearer template for progression to the AA degree and/or transfer. Develop a suggested semester-by-semester pathway/outline to meet certificate, AA degree, and 4-year transfer requirements. We are still working to improve the planning related to pathways and templates for students to access when choosing majors.
- Explore ways to follow up with students who did not actually register for classes. Our Recruitment and Outreach Technicians will be following up with students after Orientation.
Orientation Recommendations and Action/Updates
- Consider moving sexual violence training to an online format, perhaps by adding a Safe Place video to Roadrunner Prep. Safe Place is exploring additional formats that would support the in-person presentation at Orientation. We are creating a welcome video and facilitationg the registration to the training during orientation.
- Move the campus tour to morning. This is still being discussed with the other departments involved in Orientation.
- Provide water. This is being considered.
- Pursue funding as available to address lack of space and lack of access to computer labs. This is still being considered and discussed. In addition, this is an issue we come across during Reg2Go.
- Continue to ensure that we are meeting the guidlines described in SB 1456 (SSSP).
- Continue to develop and refine our SLO's.
- Create and Orientation Planning Committee to facilitate program changes and improvements.
Strategy 1 - Roadrunner Rush
Annual event for new students.
Roadrunner Rush is one of the main Welcome Events for new students prior to the start of the semester. There will be academic workshops, motivational speakers, prizes and other activities to get students excited about starting school and show them the support they have available.
Strategy 2 - Leadership Academy
Training for Student Leaders
Leadership Academy helps prepare our student leaders for Orientation, involvement in student government, student clubs and other activities on campus. The Academy is a one week event that focuses on the individual leader becoming more aware of their learning style, their strengths, and how to use their strengths in different settings.
Strategy 3 - NODA Travel
Training for Staff and Student Leaders
The mission of NODA is to provide education, leadership and professional development in the fields of college student orientation, transition and retention. Providing professional growth opportunities for our staff helps to ensure we are providing the best program for our new students.
Strategy 4 - Orientation Leaders and Supplies
Student Leaders, printed material, supplies, etc.
We are continually creating new Orientations programs, processes, and services for targeted groups (Foster Youth, DSPS, Veterans, etc.) and this often comes with additional cost for staff and/or material.
Strategy 5 - Improve Orientation Experience
VZ Sign-Up Software, Snacks & Water, Online Orientation, etc.
We are in the process of implementeing the VZ Orientation Sign-Up Software, which facilitaties the sign up process for students. This is a software we used in the past and are looking forward to bring back. This process will encourage students to utilize their Butte College email and password during the sign up process to be better prepared the day of orientation.
Orientation is a 5 hour enriched program. We are hoping to provide a power snack and water break during orientation to provide students the opportunity to re-energize and fuel their brains. Having this break will help students retain the informative information that is addressed during orientation.
We have been improving our Online Orientation experience to help set up students for success. We are looking at potential Online Orientation Platforms.
| Original Priority | Program, Unit, Area | Resource Type | Account Number | Object Code | One Time Augment | Ongoing Augment |
| Description | Supporting Rationale | Potential Alternative Funding Sources | Prioritization Criteria | |||
| 1 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55630 | $0.00 | $8,000.00 |
| VZ Orientation Sign-Up Process | We are in the process of implementing the VZ Orientation Sign-Up Software, which facilitates the sign up process for students. This process will encourage students to utilize their Butte College email and password during the sign up process to be better prepared the day of orientation. |
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| 2 | Orientation & Reg2Go | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 54200 | $0.00 | $15,000.00 |
| Orientation/Reg2Go Booklets, Catalogs & Handouts | The Orientation Resource Booklet contains information that new students need the day of their orientation and during their first semester. We also print hard copies of the Butte College catalog to make it easier for students and counselors to use at Orientation. We use approximately 650 catalogs. |
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| 3 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55890 | $0.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Roadrunner Rush Supplies | Provides opportunity for new students to connect with other students and programs. The expenses include $2,500 for team builder, $2000 for food/drinks, and $500 for supplies and printing. |
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| 4 | Reg2Go | Operating Expenses | 11.000.701.1.620002 | 55240 | $0.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Reg2Go Counselor Breakfast and Family Orientation | Reg2Go Fall Counselor Breakfast is the one time during the year when the entire program is reviewed with our partners at the high schools. Since Reg2Go takes place during the work day, Parent Orientation allows parents to hear about the program and the services available to the students. This understanding helps parents support their students. |
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| 5 | Reg2Go | Operating Expenses | 11.000.701.1.620002 | 55200 | $0.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Reg2Go Travel (High School Visits) | Our Recruitment and Outreach Technicians serve as the liaisons for our local high schools. During our Reg2Go Program our Recruiters travel to their assigned High Schools to give presentation about our campus and services, host application workshops to facilitation the admissions process for students, and provide assist the assessment office in proctoring tests at the high schools. |
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| 6 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55890 | $1,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Leadership Academy | Targeted for student leaders – This is equivalent to BCLDI for students. It is a way to invest in our student leaders. Leadership Academy is held the first week following the end of the Spring term and participation is mandatory for orientation leaders. Cost includes food, non-instructional supplies and StrengthsFinder codes. |
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| 7 | Orientation & Reg2Go | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55240 | $0.00 | $17,000.00 |
| Snacks/Water at Orientation & Reg2Go | Orientation is a 5 hour enriched program. We are hoping to provide a power snack and water break during orientation to provide students the opportunity to re-energize and fuel their brains. Having this break will help students retain the informative information that is addressed during orientation. |
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| 8 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55200 | $3,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Registration for NODA | Our staff can receive a great deal of exposure to other orientation programs at the NODA Conference. Many of the program revisions that have been implemented over the past 5 years are the direct result of Butte College sending staff to NODA. |
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| 9 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55820 | $0.00 | $13,500.00 |
| Academic Planners for Students | Provide academic planners to students attending Orientation. Planners include Butte College's Student Code of Conduct, Student Services resources, and more. |
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| 10 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55630 | $17,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Online Orientation (Advantage Design Group) | We have been improving our Online Orientation experience to help set up students for success. We are looking at potential Online Orientation Platforms. |
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