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SUMMER TRAINING

July 27 - 31

Summer training is coming up, and we're excited to connect and keep learning as a team! As a reminder, this is required for all Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment staff.

Schedule of Events

Monday, July 27

  • Travel Time for Remote Staff

    Time: 8 a.m. - Noon

    Location:

    Campus Parking: Temporary surface lot parking permits are available for purchase at the Parking Office.


    *Request receipt for reimbursement 

    *Please request a one-week pass for $9.00


    1006 W. Hall of Fame
    Oklahoma State University
    Stillwater, OK 74078


    Hotel Accommodation: Check in at Hampton Inn & Suites Stillwater West


    615 S Country Club Rd
    Stillwater, OK 74074

  • Lunch on Your Own

    Time: Noon - 1 p.m.

    Location:

  • Team Retreats

    Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

    Location: Various Locations

    Recruitment: Click West, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center

    Teams


    International Recruitment: Conference Room, 219 Student Union

    Teams


    Operations and Outreach: Barnes-Halligan, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center

    Teams


    Data: Craig Family Room, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center

    Teams


    Communications: Click East, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center

    Teams


    New Student Experience: Emeriti Suite, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center

    Teams



    *Required for all UGAR staff

  • Lisa Smith Retirement Party

    Time: 4 - 5 p.m.

    Location: Click Hall East, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center

  • Optional: Trivia at StoneCloud

    Time: 7 P.M.

    Location: StoneCloud Stillwater Patio & Taproom

 

Additional Details

  • Session Locations 

    Majority of our training sessions will be in ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center, though some will be hosted in other buildings.

  • What to Wear

    We invite everyone to enjoy Cowboy casual during summer training with the exception of Tuesday, July 28 (see below). This includes jeans and comfortable shoes since there are elements of walking across campus throughout the schedule. Reminder: OSU or black and orange apparel is required to be considered Cowboy casual.

    Tuesday, July 28: Orange business casual (no jeans). President Jim Hess and First Cowgirl Angela Hess will be coming to speak with our group on this day. Let’s honor them by wearing our best orange for their session! We’ll also be taking a group photo with them afterwards.

    Reminder: If you chose an AG-related tour (FAPC and Equine Teaching Center), please wear closed-toe shoes to those sessions. 

  • Required Sessions For All UGAR Staff

    Monday, July 27
    1 - 4 p.m.
    Team Retreats
     
    4 - 5 p.m.
    Lisa Smith Retirement Party

    Tuesday, July 28
    8:30 - 9 a.m.
    Welcome Session
     
    3:30 - 5 p.m.
    President Hess and First Cowgirl Hess

    Wednesday, July 29
    3:30 - 5 p.m.
    Enrollment Management Annual Meeting
    *Enrollment Management staff only 

    Thursday, July 30
    Noon - 1:30 p.m.
    Small Talk 101 - Empowering Confidence in Daily Small Talk Conversations
    *Lunch provided for UGAR staff

    Friday, July 31
    11:30 a.m. - Noon
    Closing Session

  • Headshots (for those who signed up)

    Tuesday, July 28 at 8 - 8:30 a.m.

    • Casady Bowman
    • Copan Combs
    • Dusty Elam
    • Gwendolyn Childs
    • Jaryn Kilmer
    • Jennifer McClendon
    • Jordan Hay
    • Kaitlyn Powell

    Thursday, July 30 at 8:30 - 9 a.m.

    • Liz Dunbar
    • Matt Williams
    • Niki Moua
    • Paige Ard
    • Rachel Eng
    • Sarrah Cox
    • Stephen Melander
    • Venesha Harris

    Tips for headshot:

    • Avoid wearing white, busy patterns and large lines/stripes and consider avoiding red.
    • Men: Aim for a business or business casual look — think suit jacket, dress shirt, and tie, or a jacket with an open collar. Avoid wearing a plain white dress shirt on its own unless layered under a jacket or sweater.
    • Women: Avoid bold patterns like stripes, plaids, checks, and prints, as they can be distracting on camera. Be mindful that necklines and sleeveless tops can affect how your face and shoulders appear in the shot.
    • REMEMBER: Select clothing that makes you look and feel good.

 

Information for Off-Site Staff

  • Parking
    • All off-site team members who are travelling to Stillwater for training will need to purchase a temporary staff lot parking pass. Valet parking or parking in the Student Union Parking Garage will not be covered by the department as part of your travel this time.
    • Temporary staff lot parking permits are available for purchase at the Parking and Transportation Services office. You may be able to purchase this ahead of time on the OSU’s Parking Portal. Please request a one-week pass for $9 and remember to request a receipt so you can be reimbursed. 
    • Address: 1006 W. Hall of Fame Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
  • Hotel Details

    Hampton Inn & Suites Stillwater West

    615 S Country Club Rd
    Stillwater, OK 74074

    • Off-site team members can check in at the Hampton Inn & Suites Stillwater West on Monday, July 27 beginning at 3 p.m. Early check-in may be available based on room availability. If you would like to do so, please stop by the day of or call ahead to check if your room is available for early check-in.