formerly University of Missouri-Rolla
New Student Programs & Orientation

 

 Patty Frisbee,
Director of New Student Programs

http://pro.mst.edu

Organizational Chart

Contact Information:

101 University Center
Rolla, MO 65401
Phone: (573) 341-4025
Fax: (573) 341-6156

pro@mst.edu

Mission:

New Student Programs, office of Enrollment Management, coordinates the University's orientation programs. New Student Programs is intended to empower students' academic, personal and professional success. As a complement to the University's mission-Educating Tomorrows Leaders-New Student Programs provides opportunity for leadership and involvement in the Missouri S&T campus community. The goals and objectives of the New Student Programs office are achieved through a coordinated sequence of events, which provide interactions between new students, faculty, staff and student leaders.

Goals:

  • To orient new students to campus
  • To welcome new students to the Missouri S&T community
  • To facilitate an effective transition to Missouri S&T
  • To provide the foundation for future success
  • To initiate matriculation (ID cards, computer accounts, class registration)
  • To begin the learning process
  • To introduce the concepts of professional development and leadership
  • To establish realistic academic expectations for students and provide programs that promote academic success.
  • To encourage students to begin preparing themselves for professional development opportunities.
  • To assist with personal and social development as students adapt to the college experience.
  • To help students evolve as responsible citizens.
  • To aid in student retention by providing a positive introduction and transition to Missouri S&T.
  • To provide an opportunity for students to interact and bond with other students, faculty and staff.