Beyond Orientation: A September Checklist for Belonging, Alignment, and Student Connection

Dean’s Digest September 2025 | Issue #26 Beyond Orientation: A September Checklist for Belonging, Alignment, and Student Connection Orientation may have ended, but September is where the real work begins. The first days of school are like planting seeds—you welcome students, set expectations, and start shaping community. But culture doesn’t take root in a week. […]