At the start of the fall semester
at Reynolds, most students return from either a 4-month vacation, a summer job
and/or from taking summer classes.
Whether new or returning, most students find themselves overwhelmed the
first few days of classes - unsure of where their classes and other college
services are located. Thankfully,
Reynolds has a plethora of resources ready to assist them. As they say, we even
have an app for that!
The first week of classes featured Greeter
Tables staffed by Student Ambassadors providing students with directions,
information, and materials to assist them in finding their way, and Welcome
Back parties that put everyone at ease and injected a little fun into their
hectic first days. To get students
involved in clubs and activities on campus, Student Life and club
representatives marketed their various services throughout the events.
Reynolds has recently received
brand new touch screen kiosks that can access campus maps, class schedules, and
room numbers to provide simple and efficient directions to any location a
student or visitor might need. Students can also download the Reynolds App on
their smartphone or tablet. The Reynolds
App, released last spring, provides access to their SIS, campus maps, and other
useful information. Whatever the need, there is a resource to assist you.
With these excellent resources
providing direction to new and returning students during this first week, along
with the Welcome Back events hosted by Student Life that treated students to
snacks, food, drinks, Reynolds merchandises, and entertainment, the semester is
off to a great start.
If you are a new or returning
student at Reynolds - Welcome! Sometimes you might feel overwhelmed, but know
that there are staff, faculty, resources, and events to make you feel truly
welcomed all semester long.
Reynolds student Dylan Chaplin - Dylan is serving as a PR Assistant and a Student Ambassador this fall. He also
served as the Vice-President of The H.E.A.R.T Service, which is a community
service and civic engagement club designed to create connections between Reynolds
and its surrounding communities. During his first two semesters at Reynolds he
successfully completed the college's Leadership Program, JSR LEAD. In his spare
time he likes to blog.
