A Step in the Right Direction: Tips for Helping New Student Union Employees Get to Know Their Surroundings
New jobs are often overwhelming, but positioned among the hustle and bustle of a sprawling campus setting, they can be even more so. Whether students or otherwise, new union employees can always use a little help getting to know their peers and surroundings; even better, they can then pass that knowledge on to others who need it.
Several schools are already taking creative approaches to help new and prospective students feel at home — and many of these techniques can also be used to welcome student union employees. Between scavenger hunts, digital wayfinding systems, and mobile-friendly directory solutions, answers are there for nearly everybody – from new staffer to the fresh student employee.
