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Making the
most of the
Loras
Experience
Be More…Be Loras...
Why just getting a degree isn’t
enough…
In 2010, approximately 1,634,000
students will graduate from a college.
(National Center for Educational Statistics)
Research on Involvement Shows:
•More likely to persist
•Higher GPA
•More satisfied with college experience
•Better knowledge of campus resources
Ways to Get
Connected
Involvement Opportunities…
Preparing Students for Life After College
Our Mission:
Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of
active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and
responsible contributors in diverse professional, social, and religious
roles.
Personal
Development
Professional
Preparation
Life Beyond the Classroom
Loras offers more than 55 academic and social clubs:
Campus Fest
Spiritual Development (Campus Ministry)
Mock Trial
Dance Marathon
Athletics / Intramurals
College Activities Board (CAB)
DuTalk
Residence Life
The Loras Players
The Lorian
Student Government
Vocal and Instrumental Music
LCTV
Peace & Justice
Loras Intercultural Student Association (LISA)
Center for Experiential Learning (CEL)
Lead 4 Loras
Personal and Professional Development
Explore Interests
Develop Leadership Skills
Make Connections
Time Management
Organization
Teamwork
Engage in Meaningful Dialogue
Personal Discovery
Preparing for a Changing World
Today’s college graduate will be expected to:
Be well-educated about the world around them
Continually adapt to changing demographics
Sell to and buy from the world
Work for international companies
Manage or work with employees from other cultures and countries
Collaborate with people all over the world in joint ventures
Compete with people on the other side of the world for jobs and
markets
Tackle global problems, such as AIDS, avian flu, pollution, and
disaster recovery (Center for International Understanding, 2005)
Launch into
Loras
Get Connected Early…
Benefits of Launch into Loras
Aids in the successful transition from high
school to college
Build lasting relationships with classmates,
faculty, staff and upper class students.
Get comfortable and get to know the campus
before classes start.
Move in Day, August 25
Move in (8 am – 1 pm)
Mass in Christ the King Chapel (2:30 pm)
Convocation (4 pm – 5 pm)
Welcome Picnic (5 pm – 6:30 pm)
Families say their goodbyes
Launch into Loras begins (6:30 pm)
Common Reading
Students will receive a few articles on Liberal Arts during their Modes of Inquiry Session.
Students will also receive a writing assignment during their Modes of Inquiry Session
“I was able to question
and consume my
beliefs along with other
people’s beliefs.”
How can
Families get
connected?
Be More… Family Programs
Family Programs & Services
Parent Newsletter E-mailed out quarterly
Parent Council
Family Weekend November 4-6, 2011
Parent Website
Siblings Weekend February 17-19, 2012
Ask Kim !
Questions?