With the University’s transition to remote work/ learning in March 2020 due to COVID-19, we needed to create a way for our incoming students (roughly 1,500 students) to be able to gain information that would aid them in their transition to the University. Join us in this session as we walk through how we reimagined the orientation experience for online in Canvas.
New Deac 101: Student Orientation as an Online Experience
Presenter Information
Laura Brewer
Learning Platforms Manager, Academic Technology Information Systems
Laura graduated from East Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Masters in Instructional Technology and Design. She served as the Web Content Manager at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business for over a decade, working to consolidate all of the degree programs onto a common platform and simplify the experience for students and faculty. In 2017, Laura accepted a position at The University of Alabama as an instructional designer for their online degree programs. There, she focused on graphic design and enhancing the teaching and learning experience with technology. Laura has worked with multiple learning management systems, and helped with three platform migrations. She’s very excited about helping Wake Forest transition to Canvas!
Cherise James
Associate Director of Orientation and Lower Division Programming, Office of the Dean of the College and Office of the Dean of Students
Ms. James received her Bachelors of Science degree in public relations from the College of Journalism and Communication at the University of Florida and her Master’s degree in College Student Affairs with an emphasis in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Studies with a Concentration in Higher Education as well as earning a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. James worked several years in Residence Life & Housing at Wake Forest University where she served as the Resident Coordinator for South Campus for 4 years and then became the Assistant Director of Residence Life. James’ current role as the Associate Director of Orientation and Lower Division Programming, which falls under both the Office of the Dean of the College as well as the Office of the Dean of Students, allows her the opportunity to work collaboratively with offices across campus that deliver programs to first-year students, sophomores, and transfer students.