{"id":1519,"date":"2014-07-21T11:44:11","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T11:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=1519"},"modified":"2025-06-10T18:44:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:44:24","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/about-us","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Message from the Director<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/orientation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2023\/10\/terry-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Welcome to Orientation &amp; Transition Programs at UW Bothell!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At UW Bothell, we believe every student belongs and every student can succeed. Our Orientation &amp; Transition Programs (OTP) team is here to help make that belief a reality. We&#8217;re a dedicated group of professional and student staff who are passionate about supporting your journey from your first day to your last and every milestone in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This campus is a special place because of the people who make up our community. We want every student to feel seen, supported, and empowered to take full advantage of all UW Bothell has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, we also know that growth doesn\u2019t happen without challenge. College isn\u2019t always easy and it\u2019s not supposed to be. If everything felt smooth all the time, we wouldn\u2019t be doing our job. Our goal is for you to leave UW Bothell transformed, more confident, and more prepared for whatever comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When things get hard, and they will, you are not alone. We\u2019re here to help. Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. You can call, text, or email us, or stop by the Summit 111 anytime. No question is too big or too small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to support you on your journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Take care,<br><strong>Terry<\/strong><br>Director, Orientation &amp; Transition Programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5c5cdacd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:uwbotp@uw.edu\">o<\/a><a href=\"mailto:otp@uw.edu\">tp@uw.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>:&nbsp;425.352.5266<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text: <\/strong>425.243.0584<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Campus Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Summit Hall 111<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mailing Address:<\/strong> 17927 113th Ave NE<br>Box 358556 <br>Bothell, WA 98011-8246<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-medium\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-highlight-paragraph-grey-background\"><a href=\"\/orientation\/about-us\/meet-the-staff\">Meet the Staff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-highlight-paragraph-grey-background\"><a href=\"\/orientation\/first-year-coaching-program\/peer-coaches\">Peer Coaches<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-highlight-paragraph-grey-background\"><a href=\"\/orientation\/about-us\/meet-the-staff\/orientation-leaders\">Orientation Leaders<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-medium\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Orientation &amp; Transition Programs facilitate student engagement and student success for students in transition by developing and connecting students to resources, people, and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-medium\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default\">Our Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our Three Pillars (Programmatic Priorities)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our goal is to inspire and engage students undergoing transitions in college by providing resources and programs that increase retention by helping students have an optimal college experience that is grounded in a sense of belonging and personal development. <em>Peer-to-peer mentorship is integral to many of our initiatives.<\/em> Our programs address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Academic Enrichment and Achievement   <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helping students reach milestones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve academic success strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intentional academic planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Career oriented readiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instill a culture of inquiry and civil discourse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growth-mindset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community and Social Acclimation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making and maintaining friendships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extracurricular involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural adjustments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpersonal development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Civic Engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing support systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing sense of belonging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life Skills and Personal Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finding balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work ethic and ethical reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing our focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goal setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence and resiliency building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural humility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial literacy and wellness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transition Points (Milestones)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First quarter at UW Bothell (First-year and transfer students)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End of First Year <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sophomore year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Declaring of major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First quarter in school or major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Message from the Director Welcome to Orientation &amp; 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