Honors Seminar: So You’re New? Organizational Assimilation: Entering and Becoming a Member

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As a newcomer to the university, this is a topic of concern to most freshmen. In this class, we will talk about organizational assimilation, the process of becoming integrated into the culture of an organization whether it is a new job, social club, or school. In this class we’ll examine what occurs as newcomers join organizations focusing on the communication between newcomers and existing members. Students also will learn why assimilation can feel so stressful and what they can do to ease their transition.