Transcript Sammy Ofer School of Communications

The Sammy Ofer School of Communications
Orientation Week Program
for the 2008-9 academic year
Orientation Week 2008-2009
October 26th – October 30th, 2008
Introduction
Orientation Week Structure
Getting Acquainted with the Library
Itinerary
Goals of Orientation Week
Getting acquainted with IDC staff, campus, and
organizational system
Getting to know the fellow students and
creating a supportive studying environment in
advance
Acquiring basic skills in the Academic
system
Dear Students
Welcome to Orientation Week at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya. This week is one
of our most important & distinguished activities and is designed to help you get familiar
with IDC Herzliya, the place you'll be calling home for the next few years.
Throughout the week, the counselors, all of whom are senior students, will be accompanying
you to meetings with both IDC faculty and staff. During these meetings, you'll be
introduced to our unique outlook and methodology.The counselors will also hold meetings
in small groups in order to get to know you as best they can as they prepare to guide you
throughout the entire school year. They will also provide each student with important tools
that will help you make you feel at home on campus.
Orientation Week, which will be held from October 26th to October 30th, is also an integral
part of your study program and attendance is mandatory.
Our goal during Orientation Week is to act as your "big brothers" by helping you take the first
steps on your new path as an IDC student. We all hope the entire orientation process will
be a pleasant and friendly one and get your experience with IDC off on the right foot We
believe that the IDC is an ever-growing family of students and staff all of whom work and
create an atmosphere of mutual cooperation. We understand just how important your
integration into the IDC community is and we'll do the utmost to make it an easy transition.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any question or request during the Orientation Week
or during the course of your studies at IDC.
Good luck! RRIS COUNSELORS
RRIS STAFF
Jonathan Davis- Head of the Raphael Recanati International School & Vice President for
External Relations
Wendy Keter- Director . [email protected] – 09- 960-2806
Sarit Ben-or- Program Coordinator. [email protected] 09-9602771
Absorption and Welfare Division:
Merav Atar - Director of Student Affairs– [email protected] 09-952-7391
Ron Glanz- Coordinator of Cultural & Social Affairs. [email protected] – 09-960-2794
Mali Choresh - Housing Coordinator. [email protected]– 09-960-2791, 052-8514020
Linda Goldstein - Housing Coordinator. [email protected] 09-9527657
Odeya Artzi- Student Affairs Coordinator. [email protected] – 09- 960-2880
Gali Hefez - Financial Aid Coordinator. [email protected] 09-9602719
International Marketing Division:
Mimi Laufer - Director of the International Marketing [email protected] 09 -952-7261
Davina Hammel - Recruiting & Admission Coordinator- Business Administration Program
[email protected] 09-9527248
Stephanie Miller - Recruiting & Admission Coordinator- Psychology & Communications
Programs [email protected] 09-9602841
Sylvia Bercholz - Recruiting & Admission Coordinator- Government Program
[email protected] 09-9602801
Libi Yehezkel - Graduate Programs Coordinator. [email protected] 09-952-7658
Academic Affairs Coordinators:
Debbie Joel - Government program. [email protected] 09-9527309
Kessel Lauren - Business Administration program [email protected] 09-9527342
Carine Katz - Communication program. [email protected] 09-9527341
Zaidel Levi Sharon – Psychology program. [email protected] 09-9602881
Other important phones:
Riesel Ruth – Psychologist 09-9527266
Danay-Arav Sharon – Psychologist 09-9602833
Thomas Rachel - Study Skills Center 09-9602789
Kadec Rachel - Career and Development Center 09-9527250
Moran Ruth - Career and Development Center 09-9527256
Simona Hadad- Tuition 09-9527311
Ronit Izak – Tuition 09-9527627
Dr. Yitzhak Oron - Dean of Student Affairs 09-9527237
Dr. Ayelet Ben Ezer - Vice President for Student Affairs 09-9602890
FEMI - medical insurance 03-5688888
1-800-363622
COMMUNICATIONS RRIS COUNSELORS
Eran Naot-Neuberger- [email protected] 052-5285375
Dalit Ya'acobovich- [email protected] 052-3803248
Nadav Raanan- [email protected] 050-7559537
Tal Shulzinger- [email protected] 052-3027799
Meital Protas- Counselors’ Coordinator 054-6666639
[email protected]
Alexis Einhorn - [email protected]
Daniel Gindis - [email protected]
Joshua Genuth - [email protected]
Shelly Weingarten - [email protected]
Orientation Week Structure
1. Events within the IDC Framework
Opening Assembly for the Academic School Year for Freshmen class at the
IDC:
Prof. Uriel Reichman- Founder and President of IDC Herzliya; Prof. Rafi
Melnick –Provost; Dr. Amir Licht- Dean of the Radzyner School of Law; Prof.
Elazar Berkovitch- Dean of the Arison School of Business; Prof. Shimon
Shocken-Dean of the Efi Arazi School of Computer Science; Prof. Alex MintzDean of the Lauder School of Government, Policy & Diplomacy; Dr. Noam
Lemelshtrich- Dean of the Sammy Ofer School of Communications; Prof. Mario
Mikulincer – Dean of the New School of Psychology; Dr. Yitzhak Oron- Dean of
Student Affairs; Mr. Jonathan Davis- Vice President for External Relations &
Head of the Raphael Recanati International School; Mr. Roni Lichtenstein- Vice
President of Finance; Ms. Ahuva Oren- Pines- Vice President of Administration;
Dr. Ayelet Ben –Ezer- Vice President for Student Affairs: Mr. Ofir YehezkeliChairman of the Students Union.
The Festive Opening Assembly of the Orientation week for first year
students will be held on October 26th at 3 PM.
2. Events within the Sammy Ofer School of Communications
A meeting with Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich, Dean of the
Sammy Ofer School of Communication + Staff.
Also Participating:
Dr. Yitzhak Oron- Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. Ayelet Ben –Ezer- Vice President for Student
Affairs.
What's in a comm degree anyway?
In this session the Communications
Academic counselors will explain what a
communications degree is and the options it
opens. There will also be a review of the
classes that will be given throughout the first
year and a summary of the specializations
which students will be choosing for the
second and third years.
Copyright law and restrictions
A brief on the rules and
regulations regarding using the
copyrighted materials on your
projects as well as what can and
can't be used.
Academic orientation and how to study
What is academics? What are the classes you're going
to take? How to best prepare? What to bring? How to
succeed? All these Questions will be answered as well
as some basic tips on how to study, write papers and
get a head start preparing for exams. In addition, you'll
meet Mrs. Rachel Thomas, from the study skills center.
Tour of the communications building
Getting to know the building you're going to
learn in, and examples of the things you'll be
able to do in the Radio Room, Television studio,
Newsroom and more! (This is where you start
getting excited)
3. Events within the RRIS Framework
Counselor Meetings
RRIS Counselors will meet in smaller groups to go over the following topics:
# Introductions and administrative necessities: student-cards, student
handbook and other useful material will be handed out.
# A tour of the campus: Each group will take a comprehensive tour of the
campus during which initial explanations will be given about IDC Herzliya’s
organizational structure and the roles of the various sites.
# Becoming acquainted with the library: Each group will take a tour of the
library. During the tour, librarians will present the library's structure, the
location of professional literature and the rules for borrowing and returning
books (see more info on pages 10-12).
# Computer and communication systems at IDC: A survey of the computer
and communication systems at IDC and the diverse tools which the students
use at the Center during their studies. Furthermore, a lesson will be given at
the computer lab in which the IDC computer systems, the e-mail, internet and
the "Aleph" system to locate and borrow library items will be presented.
# IDC Regulations and ethics.
# IDC Giving: Extra curricular activities on and off campus.
Convening
The Orientation Week will begin with a reception for
the first year class by the RRIS counselors and staff.
After the reception, the students will continue with their
counselors.
A meeting with Mr. Ofir Yehezkeli- presentation of the
Students Union's organizational structure, its
representatives and their roles, Union elections and
the activities the association holds throughout the year.
Ms. Ruthie Reisel, Psychologist-will present the psychological
services available to the students.
English Studies at the RRIS
Dr. Isabel Berman from the English Studies Department will
present all the aspects of the English studies program at the
Sammy Ofer School of Communications. There will also be an
English exam which is mandatory for all first year students
(except for those who took the final exam of the preparatory
English course).
RRIS Debate and Rhetoric
Run by the "Debate" Company which specializes in public
speaking and was established by alumni of the IDC.
The class will teach persuasion, transferring desired messages
and public speech.
Students will get to work on public image, public presentation and
the ability to properly transmit the desired message successfully
.to both a live audiences and television cameras
Ms. Rachel Thomas,
Head of the Study Skills
Center, will present the
various services
available the students at
the center
Hebrew Ulpan at the RRIS
Mr. Yuval Ben Atiya will present the first year class with
the option of studying Hebrew for credit as an elective
language course in an open and genuinely enjoyable
manner. Hebrew is also offered in different levels
during the year. Students who wish to sign up for the
Hebrew Ulpan must take the level exam given and be
placed according to their level of Hebrew.
Getting Acquainted with Israel
Israel Update
In this presentation we will discuss current trends in Israeli
Politics, how to read the political map, what the burning
issues are and who are the people making headlines.
Overnight trip to the Judean Desert
Tuesday, October 29th & Wednesday, October 30th
For the next two days, the RRIS is taking its first year class on a two day
adventure in the Judean Dessert. Experience all that the south has to offer,
from the hot desert terrain to the relaxing minerals of the Dead Sea; from an
authentic Bedouin encounter to exploring the historic depths of Massada.
This overnight trip includes group activities such as guided tours, a cookout,
parties and meals. The entire trip will be accompanied by the RRIS staff and
counselors.
We highly recommend you take part in this amazing trip. It gives everyone a
unique opportunity to bond and make friends with the rest of the students in
your class. To register, please notify your counselor.
Getting Acquainted with the Library
IDC Herzliya's library is a new and enlarged building established for the
purpose of operating as an "Information Center" for the entire campus.
The acquisition of books and printed journals no longer sufficient for
modern research and study requirements. In order to cope with these
requirements we have combined a traditional library comprising books
and journals with computerized databases. We place special emphasis
on electronic resources – their acquisition and training students to
utilize them.
The library will provide you with diverse services to assist you
during your studies at IDC:
Comfort and quiet, for studying, for preparing for lessons and for exams;
Borrowing books for academic purposes;
Photocopying services: a large and well-ventilated photocopy room, with
many modern copying machines and printers.
Approximately 100 computers connected to the internet as well as the
library's extensive catalog and electronic databases.
Additional aids for your convenience, with the aim of providing you better
service:
A slot for returning books outside the library; can be used even when library is
closed
Stations to connect laptops;
Wireless Network
A bulletin board for updated information about the library, new books and
interesting newspaper excerpts dealing with fields of study at IDC;
Library website which includes online catalog, links to information banks and
favorite websites
Spacious and comfortable reading rooms; A discussion hall - In this room,
contrary to any other place in the library, groups can meet, discuss and study
together. However, it is important to emphasize that the library rules, listed below,
still apply in this hall.
Computerized Databases
The library's computer network includes many databases in the field of law, business, social sciences, etc.
The database you will be using most frequently will probably be the computerized library catalog (Aleph)
which locates books throughout the library. The computerized catalog can also be accessed via the Internet
(from any off-campus computer).
In addition to the 100 computers in the library, there are another 60 units located in the computer labs
throughout the campus. Access to all databases are free for all IDC students and faculty
.
Library website: www.idc.ac.il\library
In addition to different databases you can browse the Internet where you will find abundant academic
databases in all fields and access to catalogs of various libraries in Israel and abroad.
Beyond the amount of knowledge and services, each library is judged according to its atmosphere and the
conditions provided to its users. Therefore, the librarians strictly uphold the rules of conduct detailed in the
Library Regulations found in the "Yedion". The purpose of these rules is to maintain an atmosphere that will
enable everyone to study under the best possible conditions.
Some Key Library Rules
Maintain quiet (use of cellular phones is forbidden);
Group work allowed only in the Discussion Hall but in no other part of library;
Smoking, eating and drinking are all prohibited.
Do not bring bags and satchels into the library area. Leave them in the cloakroom at entrance to
library;
Keep the library clean;
Maintain equipment in the library, do not damage or mark the books;
Do not remove any material from the library without approval and going through the proper
borrowing procedure.
Method of Borrowing
The borrowing procedure is simple and is done
with a student card, which is personal and cannot
be transferred to other individuals. Every student
is entitled to borrow a maximum of three books
and two CD-ROMs at one time. Strictly adhere to
returning the books by 17:00 on the noted date of
return. Every late return incurs a fine. The period
of borrowing can be extended through the
Internet.
Library Hours:
Sun thru Thurs – 08:30-21:00
Fri – 08:00-13:00
Holiday Eves – 08:00-12:00
Itinerary for the Orientation Week
Sunday
26/10
Monday
27/10
Tuesday
28/10
9:30-10:15
Gathering + registration
9:00-10:00
Opening Assembly for the Sammy Ofer
School of Comm.
9:30-11:00
Debate
10:15-10:45
About RRIS Orientation week
10:15-11:30
What is a B.A in Communications?
Introduction to the structure of the degree
11:10-12:40
Study techniques in
Communications
11:00-12:30
Counselor time: getting to know
to IDC
11:30-12:00
Communications and Copyrights
12:40-13:30
Lunch
12:30-13:15
Lunch
12:30-13:15
Lunch
13:30-13:50
Student Union
13:15-14:45
Israel Update
12:45-13:45
Counselor Time: IDC regulations and ethics
13:50-15:00
Getting to know the school's
building
15:00-16:30
Opening Assembly for the
Academic School Year for
Freshmen class at the IDC
14:00-17:00
Rotation: Campus tour, Library, Computer
labs, Student cards
15:00-15:30
English studies at RRIS for
the Comm. program
17:30-18:30
RRIS opening ceremony
18:30
IDC's apartment residents meeting
15:30-17:00
Guest lecturer
WednesdayThursday
29-30/10
Orientation trip
to the Judean
Dessert