Expedition
WHAT IS EXPEDITION?
Expedition serves as an all-encompassing kick-off to the UVa-Wise experience for all new first-yearstudents. Named for Mr. Jefferson's vision of exploration of the western U.S. by Lewis and Clark, it is a three-day extended orientation program that helps new students make their transition into the campus community as seamless as possible.
While summer orientation sessions provided students and families an opportunity to learn more about UVa-Wise, get questions answered and take care of business, Expedition is focused solely on the new students. Expedition incorporates a multitude of educational, social, community service, and leadership opportunities geared toward student success.
The Expedition logo, a directional compass, is symbolic of the different directions, opportunities and challenges that College life brings. UVa-Wise abounds with opportunities for academic exploration and the development of leadership and personal skills.
WHO ATTENDS EXPEDITION?
All new UVa-Wise students (residential and commuter), including freshmen as well as transfer students who have completed less than 30 transferrable hours, are expected to participate in Expedition.
Students attending ALL Expedition sessions will also receive one cultural activity credit toward their graduation requirement.
WHEN IS EXPEDITION?
Expedition 2011 begins on the afternoon of Friday, August 19. That afternoon signals the departure of family members from campus, but more importantly, signals the start of Expedition and the UVa-Wise educational journey for each new student! Expedition activities fill each day and evening through the journey’s official conclusion with a final session on Sunday, August 21. All meals are provided for students during their Expedition journey.
| 2011 Schedule Overview | ||
| Friday, August 19 | 9 am-noon *Residential Students only* |
RESIDENCE HALL CHECK-IN anytime during this period | at your residence hall …Note that this is also the time for you and your family to set up/organize your room and run any necessary errands prior to their departure after lunch, so plan accordingly. & EXPEDITION CHECK-IN & CAVS CARD PICK-UP | Lawn by the Lake If you did not have a Cavs Card photo taken at Orientation, it must be made on the Slemp Student Center 3rd floor in order for you to receive your Cavs Card. |
| Noon-1:30 pm *Residential Students only* |
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN/FAREWELLS Following this time, students will be engaged in residence hall meetings and then Expedition events throughout the remainder of the day and weekend. | |
| 1:45-2:30 pm *optional event for parents/families* |
PARENT/FAMILY WRAP-UP | Cantrell Banquet Hall Join Dean of Students Jewell Worley to get answers to any remaining questions you have prior to leaving campus. | |
| 2-3:45 pm *Residential Students only* |
MANDATORY RESIDENCE HALL/FLOOR MEETINGS | |
| 3-3:45 pm *Commuting Students only* |
EXPEDITION CHECK-IN & CAVS CARD PICK-UP | Slemp Student Center lobby If you did not have a Cavs Card photo taken at Orientation, it must be made on the Slemp Student Center 3rd floor in order for you to receive your Cavs Card. | |
| 4-9 pm *ALL STUDENTS* |
EXPEDITION SESSIONS/DINNER Residential students use meal plan; commuting students are provided free meal tickets for today's dinner. | |
| Saturday, August 20 | 9 am-8:30 pm *ALL STUDENTS* |
EXPEDITION SESSIONS/BRUNCH & DINNER Residential students use meal plan; commuting students are provided free meal tickets for today's brunch and dinner. |
| Sunday, August 21 | 10-11 am ***optional event*** |
COLLEGIATE MINISTRIES WORSHIP SERVICE | Chapel of All Faiths |
| 11 am-5 pm *ALL STUDENTS* |
EXPEDITION SESSIONS/BRUNCH Residential students use meal plan; commuting students are provided free meal tickets for today's brunch. | |
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***At 6:30 pm on Sunday evening, all first year students have a meeting with | ||
WHO ARE THE ELs?
ELs, or Expedition Leaders, are upperclass students that will guide new students through their Expedition journey. As team leaders, ELs will be active participants in all Expedition activities.
The EL selection process is held each spring semester for currently enrolled students. EL training includes both spring and fall sessions, and all ELs receive meals during training and throughout Expedition, an Expedition slingpack, Expedition manual, and a $150 stipend.
The 2011 ELs are: Laura Barnett, Randi Beverly, Hayley Bowman, Lindse Brewer, Tiffany Carter, Kimberly Crockett, Christian Dimick, Paru Gopalan, Brad Graboyes, Shaqueta Green, Alex Hickson, Brittanie Jones, Rachel Kessler, Sharita McCain, Ellie McDonnell, Christian Meade, Brittany Milgrim, Megan Musick, Ashley Pannell, Durrell Pannell, Joanna Peck, Rachel Person, Samantha Robinson, Laura Stamper, Mike VanDerwerker, and Ashlee Washburn.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Stephanie Shell (stephanie.shell@uvawise.edu or 276-328-0216) or Jewell Worley (jewell.worley@uvawise.edu or 276-376-1004) if you have any questions.
