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 be 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 can 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.
VZ Orientation Sign-Up Process
Facilitated the sign-up process for students and encouraged students to utilize their Butte College email.
Online Orientation (Advantage Design Group)
Online Orientation has been implemented successfully and has created an informative process for students whom are exempted from attending an in-person orientation.
Orientation/Reg2Go Booklets, Catalogs & Handouts
All orientation participants received a Resource Booklet and access to a printed catalog.
Reg2Go Counselor Breakfast and Family Orientation
The Reg2Go Counselor Breakfast is an annual meeting for local High School counselors to discuss the upcoming Reg2go Program and any learn about any changes to matriculation steps. The Reg2Go family Orientation is an information session that occurs once at each of our campus/centers; Main Campus, Chico Center, and Glenn Center and is intended to provide information about the Reg2Go Program to parents/guardians of students participating in Reg2Go.
Roadrunner Rush Keynote
Had an amazing keynote and had over 700 participants.
Academic Planners for Students
Provided academic planners to all students who attended orientation and distributed remaining planners to student service departments.
Leadership Academy Training
Provided training for orientation leaders.
Chart Your Path Brochure
Supports Reg2Go students during the Career and Academic Profile Workshop.
Orientation Operating Expenses
Provided students with pens, nametags & check-in materials.
Orientation Leaders
Hired Orientation Leaders for Summer, Winter, & Reg2Go Orientation Programs. Orientation Leaders are essential in supporting incoming students.
Outcome: Students will demonstrate knowledge of key Student Services
Based on the Orientation Survey, students were able to identify Student Services locations and services available.
The Welcome Center organizes campus tours for perspective students on both the individual and group setting.
Increase by at least 20 percent the number of California Community College students annually who acquire associate degrees, credentials, certificates, or specific skill sets that prepare them for an in-demand job
Increase by 35 percent the number of California Community College students transferring annually to a UC or CSU
Our orientation programs help connect incoming students with educational opportunities available at Butte College, with the end goal of registering for classes and completing educational goals.
Decrease the average number of units accumulated by California Community College students earning associate degrees
Orientation connects students to student services that are available for them, an example would be connecting incoming students with transfer counseling to insure they are taking courses to support their transfer goals.
Increase the percent of exiting CTE students who report being employed in their field of study
Orientation connects students to student services that are available for them, an example would be connecting incoming and current students to counseling services to insure they are only taking classes they need to meet their educational goals.
During Orientation we work very closely with Counseling to ensure students understand the enrollment process and future opportunities in CTE programs.
Reduce equity gaps across all of the above measures through faster improvements among traditionally underrepresented student groups
Reduce regional achievement gaps across all of the above measures through faster improvements among colleges located in regions with the lowest educational attainment of adults
A department goal is to address the access equity gaps of our African American, Native American, and Hispanic students. Our efforts strengthen the Butte College presence in local high schools and community groups, through targeted outreach and ongoing support in our Reg2Go program. These efforts have improved community and school relationships with continual communication, single school focus, and sustained partnerships.
We have created relationships with community agencies that work with our dashboard students. These partnerships have identified what some of the issues our students face, which has allowed us to find solutions, and provide support in these areas. This year, we have grown our community partnerships and have established greater relationships with our local high schools. We are meeting our students early in their college journey and connecting them to resources. We hosted a DREAMer’s Welcome, developed a DREAMer’s Resource Guide, and have hosted several events and trainings on campus to increase support for undocumented students. Both our Summer Connection and Summer Bridge Programs that support first generation college students who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Implementing AB 705
The Welcome Center has supported AB 705 efforts by highlighting students experiences as incoming students. We have also assisted students in the completion of the Career and Academic Profile and have implemented a process during Orientation to support students needing assistance with CAP Tool.
Implementing Guided Pathways (a) Strategic Scheduling (b) Hobsons Starfish
Currently have representatives participating in the Guided Pathways steering committee. We are also hoping to implement initiatives during orientation and recruitment efforts to support guided pathways.
Closing Equity Gaps
A department goal is to address the access equity gaps of our African American, Native American, and Hispanic students. Our efforts strengthen the Butte College presence in local high schools and community groups, through targeted outreach and ongoing support in our Reg2Go program. These efforts have improved community and school relationships with continual communication, single school focus, and sustained partnerships.
Meeting enrollment targets
The anticipated outcome is to increase the total number of students enrolled on campus from each of the identified populations. Through data collection that we have acquired we are able to observe our efforts in achieving our outcome. Our current data illustrates the number of visits we have had with both local and non-local high schools, as well as our outreach efforts with community organizations and targeted population outreach.
Meeting student achievement goals
We have created relationships with community agencies that work with our dashboard students. These partnerships have identified what some of the issues our students face, which has allowed us to find solutions, and provide support in these areas. This year, we have grown our community partnerships and have established greater relationships with our local high schools. We are meeting our students early in their college journey and connecting them to resources. We hosted a DREAMer’s Welcome, developed a DREAMer’s Resource Guide, and have hosted several events and trainings on campus to increase support for undocumented students. Both our Summer Connection and Summer Bridge Programs that support first generation college students who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
Recruitment and Outreach Technicians continue to build partnerships with the community by supporting prospective students who are community members interested in continuing their education; obtaining a degree or certificate; and first-generation college students.
Improving Processes (a) Data and Reporting (b) Internal Communications
We have used summative and formative data to determine if we are meeting our program goals. We have created an Office 365 Form to document all our recruitment and outreach efforts as a self-report tool for qualitative and quantitative data collection. Our summative data consists of collecting information about the following: type of event, presence at high schools, targeted population reached and number of participants. For our formative data, we are collecting contacts for events, comments, and recommendations to start incorporating changes to our recruitment and outreach efforts.
Strengthening Professional Development
We are always looking for opportunities to strengthen professional development for both student staff and professional staff. Over the year we have participated in various conferences, workshops, and trainings both on and off campus.
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.
Building Enrollment
Improving department morale
Building External Relationships
Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment
- Connecting students to resources
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 - 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 3 - Improve Orientation Experience
VZ Sign-Up Software, Online Orientation, etc.
The implementation of VZ Orientation Sign-Up Software, has facilitated the sign-up process for students. This is a software we used in the past and are excited to have it 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.
We have been improving our Online Orientation experience to help set up students for success. We are looking forward to the implementation of the new Online Orientation Platform through Advantage Design Group.
Although, most of our funding for our Orientation Programs comes from district resources, a large portion has been supported by SEAP, who pays for our Orientation Leaders and Programming Needs.
| 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 | Personnel | 11.000.708.1.949002 | 52368 | $0.00 | $60,000.00 |
| Orientation Leaders | Hire Orientation Leaders who play an essential role in supporting incoming students at Orientation Programs. These leaders help students register for classes and connect them to campus resources to support students success. |
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| 2 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55630 | $0.00 | $8,000.00 |
| VZ Orientation Sign-Up Process | We implemented 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. This request is to cover the annual fee to maintain services. |
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| 3 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55630 | $0.00 | $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 implementing the Online Orientation Platforms by Advantage Design Group. The requested augment is to cover the ongoing annual renewal fee to continue this service. |
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| 4 | Orientation & Reg2Go | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 54200 | $0.00 | $15,000.00 |
| Orientation/Reg2Go Booklets & Catalogs | 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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| 5 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 55100 | $0.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Roadrunner Rush Operating Expenses | Roadrunner Rush welcomes about 700 incoming students and provides opportunity for new students to connect with other students and programs. Operating expenses would include: Keynote, food, and supplies. Having a keynote highly motivates students to start the academic year and encourages the importance of building community of campus. In addition, |
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| 6 | 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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| 7 | Orientation | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.949002 | 55890 | $0.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Orientation Operating Expenses | Orientation is an essential program for incoming students. The goal of Orientation is to connect students to resources and register students. Supplies needed for program operation: Check-In Materials, Orientation Leader Supplies and Materials, Pens, and other operating expenses. |
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| 8 | 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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| 9 | Reg2Go | Operating Expenses | 11.000.708.1.639006 | 54200 | $0.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Chart Your Path Brochure | The Chart Your Path Brochure will be used during the Design you Academic Profile Workshop for Reg2Go in implementing the new self-placement tool in response to AB 705. |
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