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All about FERPA
Today we're joined by Julia Pomerenk, Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and University Registrar, to discuss FERPA guidelines.
All about Advising Part 2
Today we're joined by Lori Manson, Director of Academic Advising who shares an overview of the UO degree, first-term advising information, and how students can harness the tools advisors offer to stay on track toward graduation.
All about IntroDUCKtion
Today we're joined by Jess Tallant, Associate Director of Orientation and Transition programs. You'll learn the ins and outs of what you can expect during IntroDUCKtion, our summer orientation and transition program, and why we hope you'll start to get excited to register if you haven't yet.
https://orientation.uoregon.edu/
All About Advising
Today we're joined by Jesse Nelson, Assistant Vice Provost for Advising and Accessibility. You'll hear about all of the different academic advising opportunities for students and how to get comfortable with metacognition.
MEET YOUR HOST

Cora Bennett
Executive Director, Student Orientation Programs
Cora Bennett is the executive director of Student Orientation Programs and oversees the team that manages campus visits and new student orientation for new, incoming Ducks. The program employs over 100 student employees who present the UO experience to new Ducks and their families and supporters. Cora is also proud Duck alumna.
“I love the UO because it’s unlike any other place I’ve ever lived. People are warm and friendly, the campus environment is everything a university should be, and the pride and spirit the community has for the university is unmatched.”