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Experiential Orientation Student Leadership

Logistics Committee

The Orientation Logistics Committee provides critical student feedback, leadership, and direction to New Student and Family Programs as they implement Experiential Orientation. Logistics members will serve as advocates for the O-week at-large and amplify the student voice and experience. They will operate as extensions of New Student and Family Programs during planning and Orientation Week and colleagues to student leaders within each Experiential Orientation Project. The Logistics Committee will be led by the Orientation Co-Chairs.

Logistics will operate in sub-committees where work could include but not be limited to:

Programming Coordinator(s)

  • Consider how to build community amongst the entire class
  • Plan, organize, and facilitate events during O-Week (late night, class photo, etc)
  • Assist projects looking for programming support during O-Week

Marketing Coordinator(s) 

  • Capture and tell the story of ExO throughout the year (retreat, recruitment, Kickoff, summer engagement, training, and O-Week)
  • Co-author the NSFP socials with the Assistant Director
  • Create 30 Days to Duke content

Durham & Food Coordinator(s) 

  • Generate on- and off-campus dining logistics with multiple campus partners
  • Forge partnerships with Durham vendors over the summer
  • Assist Projects with food organization & engagement with Durham

Transportation Coordinator(s) 

  • Serve as the point of contact for transportation needs
  • Meet and coordinate with bus rentals and van rental companies
  • Coordinate all project logistics for O-Week vehicle needs

Additionally, other Logistic Committee Members’ duties could include but not be limited to: 

  • Supporting the OL recruitment and selection process
  • Meeting with PDs in the Spring/Summer to review their plans within their area of expertise
  • Assisting and planning trainings with the Co-Chairs
  • Providing daytime program options for students not engaged with their project
  • Serving as an Orientation content schedule expert and connecting with PDs throughout the week to support