Fall 2017 Syllabus

Fall 2017 is a bit unique because not all mentors will be participating in ISO. The way the IPMP is designed is for initial contact for all mentors to be at ISO and for students to continue their relationship through the first term/year at the university. As fall 2017 is the first term with this expectation, it will be a great learning experience for the full program team! It should be fun!

Key Resources:

WEEK Below Zero

  • ISO Training – September 12
    • This initial training sets you up for ISO and the initial connections you will make with incoming international students.
  • ISO – September 13-19
    • ISO leaders – During ISO, peer mentors will serve as leaders who help students navigate the week-long orientation to the University of Oregon. Peer mentors will wear different colored shirts to set them apart and will be responsible for large pieces of the orientation.
    • Possible connection points you have with new students are the following:
      • Early Move-In
      • ISO Small Groups
      • IPMP Session September 14th from 1-3 PM
      • FFIS ISO Picnic on September 16th from 12-2 PM in Alton Baker Park
  • Peer Mentor Training – September 22 – HEDCO 146 – 9 AM – 4:30 PM
    • The full-day of training for all peer mentors gives us a chance to do some team building and discuss our primary objectives and planning for the year. Mentors who attend this full day of orientation will take the lead on specific initiatives and projects for the year.
    • Primary training objectives: Building a team, conversation skills, program expectations, objectives for specific roles, etc.

WEEK ONE (September 25-29) 

  • Get Explicit 101
    • This session is a mandatory program for all new students. International Students will be assigned to specific sessions during ISO. They MUST attend this session or they will have a hold and fine attached to their account.
  • Topics to cover with students:
    • Hobbies – what they’re doing for fun.
    • Logistics – banking, cell phones, grocery stores, places to shop, hiking, barbers/salons

WEEK TWO (October 2-6) 

  • Peer Mentor Meeting & Training #2 – October 4 from 6:30-8:30 PM in Columbia 45
    • During this 2-3 hour training/meeting, we’re going to discuss the first week lunch and how connecting with students has been so far.
  • AEIS Classroom Visits!
  • Topics to cover with students:
    • Cultural centers on campus!
    • Tour the Library and tutoring with the Teaching and Learning Center
    • AEIS Advising
    • Adding or dropping classes. Refer to the Registrar’s guide for dates and tuition percentages.

WEEK THREE (October 9-13)

  • Welcome Party! – Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 6-9 PM in the Mills International Center! 
    • During the Welcome Party, peer mentors will meet with their mentees to reconnect after orientation is over!
  • AEIS Classroom Visits!
  • Topics to cover with students:
    • Counseling Center/Health Center
    • Getting ready for Mid-Terms! Share suggestions for where to go for study support!

WEEK FOUR (October 16-20)

  • AEIS Classroom Visits!
  • Peer Mentor Meeting & Training #3 – October 18 from 6:30-8:30 PM in Condon 301
    • During this 2-3 hour training, we’ll work together to talk about our specific roles and duties and do some major planning for the main event.
    • Agenda: (See Google Doc copy of agenda here.)
      • Guest Speaker – Ritu Roy – talking about her work in the Prevention Office! 6:30-7:00 PM
        • Debrief (7:00-7:10 PM)
      • Game: Find Someone Who (7:10-7:25 PM)
      • Marketing Update (7:25-7:30 PM)
      • Peer Mentor Debrief with Kearney (7:30-7:50 PM)
      • Skill Building (7:50-8:10 PM)
        • Conversations with Strangers
      • New Event Planning (8:10-8:30 PM)
      • Catching up, etc. (8:30-9:00 PM)
  • Topics to cover with students:
  • Tabling at Coffee Hour – Friday, October 20 from 3:45-6:15 PM 
    • Michaela, Remi, Mina, Kearney?, Xinpei

WEEK FIVE (October 23-27) 

  • AEIS Classroom Visits!
  • Topics to cover with students:
    • Legal Services/Housing/Recreation Center
    • Libraries
    • SafeRide: 541-346-RIDE

WEEK SIX (October 30 – November 3) 

  • Duck Nest Visit – November 1, 2017 – 6:30-6:45 PM
    • Joe, Michaela, Rita, Jane, Ray, Xinpei! 
  • Topics to cover with students:
    • Career Center & Fair
    • Checking & Calculating their grades!

WEEK SEVEN (November 6-10)

  • AEIS Classroom Visits!
  • Topics to cover with students:
    • Office of the Dean of Students

WEEK EIGHT (November 13-17)

  • AEIS Classroom Visits!
  • Peer Mentor Meeting & Training #4 –  November 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM in Education 117
    • During this 2-3 hour training, we’ll ramp up how to support students through their first holiday and finals experience at the UO.
    • Agenda
      • Checking In (6:00-6:15 PM)
      • Food (6:15-6:30 PM)
      • Speaker (6:30-7:00 PM)
        • Bart Kassel: ISCA Manager & Career Advisor
        • Career Services
      • PM Debrief (7:00-7:15 PM)
        • Kearney Newman
      • Marketing Update (7:15-7:20 PM)
        • Xinpei Sun
      • Game!
        • Speed Meeting! 
          • We’re going to get into two circles and go around and meet everyone in the group! You have to talk to one another for 2 minutes each – 1 per person!
      • Turning Points (7:50-8:30 PM)
        • Who will share at the Turning Points Event?
    • Topics to cover with students:
      • Holden Center – DuckCorps, Large Days of Service, Service-Learning Teams
      • Community Volunteering Opportunities
      • Getinvolvedineugene.com
      • Preparing for Winter Term!

    WEEK NINE (November 20-24)

    • AEIS Classroom Visits!
    • Topics to cover with students:
      • Scholarships, on-campus jobs, work study
      • Taxes
      • Making a study plan for finals!

    WEEK TEN (November 27- December 1)

    • Peer Mentor Meeting & Training #5 –  November 29 from 6:30-8:30 PM in Education 176
      • Agenda
        • Food
        • Peer Mentor Debrief
        • Vote on the New Mission
        • Appreciations
          • Goodbye to those who are leaving the IPMP!
        • ISSS Staff Meeting Discussion
          • The group that is attending the ISSS Staff Meeting on November 30 will meet about this meeting.
        • Winter Term Sign-Ups for AEIS Classes
        • End of Term Potluck
        • Game
          • Human Knot! 🙂
    • ISSS Staff Meeting – IPMP Takeaways – November 30, 2017 from 9:oo-9:30 PM – Oregon Hall 360 

    FINALS WEEK (December 4-8)

    • End of Term Celebration – Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 3:30 PM to 6:20 PM in Education 176
      • Note: Sharece will be out on vacation. Please message the group on WeChat with any questions.