spring 2026 Orientation

Location (In Person Only): Broome 2325

Webpage: https://tinyurl.com/wmctutors-google --> Spring 26 Orientation

8:30-9:00am [optional]: Meet and Greet.  Learn at least two things about someone you’ve never met before!

9:00-9:10: Attendance Sign In & Welcome [Dan, Cristal, Sohui]

9:10-9:15: MyCi > CSU Learn > Check to see assigned or overdue training [Marisa]

9:15am: WMC Slideshow: WMC Staff & Semester in Review [Sohui-30]: 

9:45am-10:45am:  WMC Philosophy & Roles & Business – Cristal/Dan 

• [5m] What do Tutors and SAs do (online/in person)? Top 3 [Scarlett M. & Alyssa] 

• [5m] Expectations [Dan]:
  WMC Links & Resources

• Attendance/Accountability Log
  Being present in the Virtual WMC (avoid multiple media windows)
  Using WMC Zoom background (cameras on): our virtual uniform!
  Wearing WMC metal badges in person (on duty)
  WMC Mentors (Cristal)/Role of the EMT (Dan)

• [5m] Consultant/SA Manuals–Protocol and Procedures refreshers
  Consultant’s Manual (Updates)-(Cristal)
  Student Assistant Manual (Marisa)

• [5m] Online Tutoring: Update Zoom Rosters with links & cell # (Cristal)
  Last year's Tutors in Training: Update LInk to Personal Zooms (returning tutors)
  This Semester's Tutors in Training: Zoom is WMC dropin Room; update cell #

• [5m] Know the WMC Website & Resources (Cristal)
  Provide direct resource links to students during tutorials
  Homepage for hours & Appointment page
  Citation Resources
  Handouts from Workshops
  On Demand Workshops
  Location of Tutorial Visit forms, Survey forms

• Important Dates to put on your calendar (Dan)

  1. Virtual and In Person Training Days:
     Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3 (9:00am - 6:00pm) 

  2. Tutoring Start Date:
     Wednesday, February 4, 9:00 am
     See WMC Schedule for details on holiday closures

  3. Professional Development Meeting #1 (Led by Cristal) -  In Person
     Fri, March 6 (Week 6), 2:00-3pm

  4. Professional Development Meeting #2  (Led by Dan/Cristal) - In Person
     Fri, April 24 (Week 12), 2:00-3pm
     
     

• [5m Dan] WMC Social Media and Tutor/SA Involvement [5m]

- https://tinyurl.com/WMCStaff (bookmark)
-(bookmark/follow)
-Instagram: csuci_wmc (like and follow)
-Tiktok: @wmc.csuci
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritingMultiliteracyCenter/ 

-LinkedIn: Search "Writing and Multiliteracy Center" (follow us!)

New WMC Communications Platform -  Microsoft Teams 

ALL TUTORS/SAS: Download the Teams app in phone and laptop

To access our WMC TEAMS account:

Step 1: Download the TEAMS app on your phone or computer. (Android - Google Store; Apple - App Store)

Step 2: Sign in using your CSUCI work credentials (example: cristal.gamez@csuci.edu or scarlett.murillo@csuci.edu) . All CSUCI student employees have a "work" account in addition to your myci.csuci.edu

Step 3: This will redirect you to your MyCI login page.

Step 4: Sign in via your MyCI login credentials 

Step 5: Now that you’re in TEAMS, you should be able to see our “WMC ALL STAFF” chat

[Workshop on how to use/navigate during training days will be available. A walkthrough and encompassing guide are also available under "Links and Resources"]

5m [Sohui] Updating contact info:

-Bio & Pic for our website, update as needed 
-Roster update (esp email; phone numbers)
-Birthdays:  Have it acknowledged–add to the list

[5m Cristal] Development Projects:

-Identify Development Projects 
-Sign up for meeting

[5m Marisa] Office: Mailboxes, Automatic Payment form,  

Payroll, Reporting Time & Time (reporting fractions)

10:45-11:45PM  [60m]

• New Tutors (EMT Pitch Practice) - Dan, BT 2582

-Work with WMC Mentors as Pitch Partners (use classrooms around second floor of Bell Tower).
-Go over the components of the pitch (guide)
-Get recorded zoom link and update the EMT Pitch Masterlist (Partner’s help)

• Experienced tutors (and those who recorded already) - Cristal, BT 2582
  Practice WMC pitches (non-EMT) in BT 2582  by looking at our pitch list

[SAs:  Break Away Time with Marisa 10:45-12:30pm:  visit this link]

11:45-11:50pm  [15m] Group Photo in front of Library

12:00-12:30pm: Tutors: Return to 2325 - Union Representative for ISAs 

12:30-1:00pm: Lunch Break 

1:00-1:30pm: Training Days Workshops Sign Up – Cristal

-Review Training Days schedule; 
-Work out your personal schedule (find your name in the tab)
-Sign up for workshops online; Workshop leaders need to know how many people are attending to prepare; workshop leaders will take attendance.

1:30-2:00pm [BT 2582]: WMCATs–Get to know each other, exchange info, set date for first meeting! Review Buddies Activities! – Alva