Chair: Susan Rubens
Mission Statement:
The committee welcomes new members, creates a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and familiarizes new members with life at LP2 and the concept of peer learning. The committee assists new members in meeting each other along with the LP2 community through meetings and social gatherings. The committee provides each new member with a mentor to assist their transition into LP2. The Mentoring Guidelines describes the responsibilities of mentors
Objectives for the Next Two-Years:
The Orientation Committee will work on opening the mentoring opportunities for membership, expanding the role of the mentor in continuing to connect with new members along with broadening the social opportunities for new members.
Committee Activities:
The committee holds a series of meetings immediately following the selection of new members. Along with a “hello” Zoom meeting and an in-person gathering, we offer a tour of the CUNY campus, a website introduction, help understanding the study group grid, assistance with computer skills, and providing and coordinating advice by a valuable mentor. We encourage new members to become a unit that gets together. “Meet and Greet” during the semester allows new members to join the community in a small group setting. The Pour at 4 is a social gathering offered monthly by the committee and is open to full membership and encourages new members to join.
Desirable Skills and Experience for Members:
Strong knowledge of the LP2 programs, activities and services. Patience, kindness, empathy along with energy and strong social skills.
Committee Member Selection Process:
Members will serve for a three-year term. Openings will be posted by the chair and new member selection will include consultation with committee members and the LP2 director. A requirement that a committee member have at least 2 years’ membership in LP2 will ensure that potential committee members have experience navigating the LP² activities, services and coordinating processes.
[Fall 2021]
