Montclair State University
Friday, March 15, 2024 – Sunday, March 17, 2024

  

Registration & Pricing

Type / DeadlineEarly Bird Registration
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Regular Registration
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Late Registration
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Undergraduate$170.00$195.00$245.00
Member
(Professional / Graduate Student)
$170.00$195.00$245.00
Non-Member
(Professional / Graduate Student)
$350.00$375.00$425.00
Associate Member$250.00$290.00$365.00
NODA Cancellation Policy

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Hotel Information

Wyndham La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

38 Two Bridges Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Rate: $109.00 per night + tax and fees
By Phone: (973) 575-1742 ext. 5
No online booking, please call
Cut-Off Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024

Distance from Campus: 4.7 miles
Parking: Free
Breakfast Included: Yes

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Schedule of Events

Friday, March 15

TimeEvent
3:00pm-5:00pmHotel Check-In
4:30pm-6:30pmConference Check-In
5:00pm-7:00pmDinner, Welcome, and Keynote
7:00pm-7:30pmRoll Call (Student Emphasized Program)
7:30pm- 8:15pmUndergraduate Case Study
8:30pm-10:00pmSocial Programming

Saturday, March 16

TimeEvent
7:30am-9:00amCoffee, Tea, & Light Breakfast Snacks
8:00am-9:00amLate Check-In & Meetups
8:00am-12:00pmROLI
9:00am-9:50amEd Session 1 Block
10:00am-10:50amEd Session 2 Block
11:00am- 11:50amEd Session 3 Block
12:00pm- 1:30pmLunch & Regional Awards
1:30pm-2:20pmEd Session 4 Block
2:30pm-3:20pmEd Session 5 Block
3:30pm – 4:20pmRegion Meetings
Undergraduate Meetups
4:30pm-5:00pmRegroup/Break/Travel
5:00pm-7:30pmDinner On Your Own
7:30pm-8:00pmSwag Swap
7:30pm-9:30pmSocial Programming

Sunday, March 17

TimeEvent
7:30am-9:00amCoffee, Tea, & Light Breakfast Snacks
8:00am-8:50amUndergraduate Case Study Presentations
9:00am-9:50amEd Session 6 Block
10:00am-10:50amUndergrads & Pro/Grad Meetups
11:00am-11:30amClosing Ceremony & Conference Awards
11:30am-12:00pmGrab and Go Brunch

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Call for Programs

Submitting a program for a Regional Conference is a quick and simple process. You don’t need to be an expert to be a conference presenter, just have a program or idea you would like to share with the NODA community. While undergraduate students are welcome (and encouraged) to present at a NODA Regional Conference, we ask a professional or graduate student member be responsible for submitting the session proposal.

Submit a proposal for:

  • Educational Session – Showcase current research, best practices, and/or professional techniques which advance the field of orientation, transition, and retention or enhance our professional careers.
  • Roundtable – Organized conversation with one or more moderators. Moderators provide a contextual overview to the topic and then facilitate dialogue between participants.
  • Skills Based Sessions – Highlight the skills and tools that don’t always get to shine in the OTR arena. Skill based sessions are practical demonstrations of everyday skills OTR professionals may need.

NODA recognizes the time constraints many of our members are under and has reduced the amount of information required to submit a program. We hope to make the submission process less onerous and more accessible for anyone interested in presenting.

Program submissions will be reviewed in two groups.

  • Proposals submitted by Friday, December 15, 2023 will have a decision in early January.
  • Proposals submitted by Friday, January 12, 2024 will have a decision by early February.

Thank you for taking the time to submit a program, the strength of any Regional Conference begins with educational session submissions from our members.

Learn more about the process and submit a session at z.umn.edu/932h.

Call for Reviewers

Reviewers are needed to assist in the blind review process for Regional Conference educational session submissions as well as regional awards. Reviewers will provide feedback to the NODA staff and Regional Conference Planning Team to assist in the select process. The time commitment to review is nominal, with reviews happening in January and early February. To sign-up to be a reviewer, complete the interest form here or visit the NODA Submission Center and select the Educational Programs & Awards Reviewer Volunteer Form.

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Award Nominations

Applications and nominations are now open for the award categories listed below. All award submissions are due Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by 11:59 PM CST. Recipients will be honored during upcoming Regional Conferences. Regional award winners will advance for consideration for the 2024 Annual Conference awards. Award submission forms can be found at forms.nodaweb.org/award/browse.

Open Awards

Award Reviewers Needed!

Award reviewers are needed for the 2024 Regional Awards cycle. If you would like to assist in the review process, please complete this form. This opportunity is open to all NODA members.

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Planning Committee

Conference Co-Host

Nathan Taylor
Montclair State University


Conference Co-Host

Nakiya Drago
Stony Brook University


Regional Coordinator

Kelli Murray
University of Delaware

Regional Coordinator

Stephanie Peguillan
Wagner College

Jenna Mann
Old Dominion University
ROLI

Emily Ziemba
Binghamton University
ROLI

Stephen Dolan
Montclair State University
Educational Sessions

Christian Howles
Wagner College
Educational Sessions

Jessie Lee
George Mason University
Educational Sessions

Megan DiGioia
Stony Brook University
Event Management & Logistics

Samantha Stopper
Christopher Newport University
Event Management & Logistics

Sam Morse
University of Vermont
Conference Experience

Celia Senerman
University of Vermont
Conference Experience

Tyler Dillon
Christopher Newport University
Conference Experience

Angelica Martinez
Montclair State University
Conference Experience

MaryClare Rae
Towson University
Volunteer Coordinator

Ben Morales
Springfield College
Volunteer Coordinator

Candace Mitchell
Stockton University
Awards

Danni Alarie
Central Connecticut State University
Marketing and Technology

Alyssa Talvi
Cornell University
Marketing and Technology

Kyle Cashin
Montclair State University
Marketing and Technology

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