Phillip Didok
  • Secondary Education- Biology
  • Class of 2017
  • Taylors, SC

Phillip Didok Recognized as Orientation Leader

2016 Jun 7

Phillip Didok of Taylors was recognized as an orientation leader during summer 2016.

Orientation leaders serve as guides for new students, who are making the transition from their previous environment to the diverse academic, intellectual and social culture of the University of South Carolina Upstate.

These students serve as a positive representative of the University to new students and their guests and answer questions about both social and academic aspects of University life.

Other duties include:

  • Facilitate new students' introduction to the University by maintaining an open, helpful attitude and using effective communication techniques
  • Promote interaction among new students during small group discussions, icebreakers, meals, and activities
  • Facilitate small group interactions on various topics, including course enrollment and student life issues
  • Explain academic advising and course enrollment procedures for all undergraduate schools and answer basic questions about requirements, course loads, and elective classes
  • Supervise activities while living among new students attending Summer Orientation sessions
  • Facilitate social activities for new students through direct involvement and participation
  • Work closely and cooperate with other Orientation Leaders and Orientation and New Student Programs staff to develop, prepare, implement, and evaluate Orientation programs
  • Provide administrative support for the program, including preparation of Orientation materials
  • Work with Orientation and New Student Programs staff to assist with and support all aspects of the Orientation program, including Move-In Day and Fall Orientation