let's meet another grad today...meet Roderick!

Coming to us all the way from Florida International University in Miami Florida, Roderick is one of our two NODA interns. NODA is the professional association for orientation professionals, and one of their initiatives is placing graduate students with orientaiton programs for internships. Roderick will be overseeing the following this summer....

• Facilitate the Educational Sessions
• Assign students to specific educational sessions
• Manage the Program Coordinators (4 total)
• Facilitate office operations
• Manage game show logistics 
• Attend and host evaluation meeting after every orientation session
• Oversee all aspects of implementing a new multi-dimensional communications plan; includes identifying unique and innovative channels of communication and using intentional strategies that ensure all staff members are receiving accurate information and updates in a timely manner
• Co-coordinate various Orientation staff morale events
• Various other tasks as assigned by professional staff

Here is a little bit about Roderick...feel free to leave questions or comments for him :O)

Meet Roderick!

Undergraduate Degree from: Northwestern State University   

Current Graduate School: Florida International University         

Favorite TV Show: F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Favorite Book: Purpose Driven Life    

Least favorite word: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious      

Favorite Vacation: Destin Beach, FL

Last concert you went to: Hinder and Breaking Benjamin          

Last movie you saw: Madea Big Happy Family        

His message to our staff:

I am pumped to start working with the NSO staff this summer. I am all about creating positive relationships with exciting up beat people. This summer is going to be an incredible experience getting the practicum experience at a school like Rutgers. It is different from any other school I have been able to attend or visit. Also, I am ready to making a positive change in the lives of the first year students and better prepare them for an exciting fall.