SEO Regional Team

Transition and Translation

Judy Bowie; Peggy Chalker; Didi Chilcott; Richard Clark; David Edwards;

Tonya Ervin; James Favuzzi; Brad Fittes; Jennifer Hammonds;Robert Hixson; Lisa Hord; Misty Lenhart; Kensey Love; Nichole

Lyday; Kim Robbins; Charlene Ross; Gina Shackle; Chad Weiricke

Key Objectives

Define transition and translation

Gain better understanding of transition and translation barriers

Share ideas of best practices to help with transition and translation

Identify key stakeholders at your institution to assist with transition and translation issues

In-Presentation Activity #1

Discussion Questions (Think, Pair, Share)

Describe a time where you had “transition” issues

Describe a time when you had “translation” issues

How did you overcome these issues?

Who helped you overcome these issues?

Definitions

How do you define transition?

How do you define translation?

Workshop Content and Resources

College Speak Handout Shows common terms of higher education lingo

Life During College: The Veteran’s Guide to Success

Resource for students, faculty, and staff

Advising/Teaching PowerPoints From OSU University Center for the

Advancement of Teaching

Tree of Trust Panel Discussion-based panel

List of best practices from SEO regional team

“Tree of Trust” Panel

Learning objectives are met through:

Learning/listening from others

Defining and creating best practices

Engaging in dialogue

Identifying key people on campus

“Tree of Trust” Panel

Identify key people on your campus: student

advisor

transfer credit evaluator

POC/VA Representative

Faculty (department chairs, deans, etc.)

Sample Questions for Workshop Panel

Introduce yourself and explain your role on campus

Describe your interactions with student veterans

What are some barriers you see related to student veteran transition/transition?

What are some best practices you’ve implemented to overcome these challenges?

What are areas for collaboration among offices/departments?

In-Presentation Activity #2

Check the transition and translation barriers for your students. (Add as needed)

Draw lines to the best practices being used to address these barriers and identify key people/departments.

Rate progress by red, yellow, green

Pair up with another person (not from your institution) and share what works well.

Team up with another pair and as a foursome, share best practices at your institution.

Summary, Key Findings, and Call to Action

How will you define transition and translation?

Who are your key people?

What are the main transition and translation issues on your campus?

Who will deal with these issues?

What action will be taken to address/resolve these issues?

What resources are needed to address these issues?