WebTop Orientation - Gonzaga University
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New Student
Orientation
M.A. in Organizational
Leadership
Orientation Overview
Welcome to Gonzaga University
Getting Started
Login
Books
About the Courses
Blackboard Course Management System
Enrollment notification
Residency
Resources for Success
Policies, procedures, and resources for success
Welcome
Dr. Michael Lieberman Carey
Gonzaga University
Associate Professor and
Director of Online
Organizational Leadership
Program
Gonzaga Facts
Founded in 1887 by the Society of Jesus
Part of 450 year tradition of liberal arts education
Over 5000 students currently enrolled
92 undergraduate and 21 graduate programs
More than 23,000 alumni
The Bulldogs…Go Zags! (www.gozags.com)
Men’s Basketball team has appeared in the last six
NCAA Tournaments
Gonzaga Mission
To be Catholic, Jesuit and humanistic
Catholic, in that it unites “faith and reason,” believing
that each informs the other
Jesuit, in that it seeks to develop “men and women
for others” who will both serve and transform society
Humanistic, in that all aspects of life in the world are
the proper study of those who would be leaders
Organizational Leadership’s
Objective
To create a community of learning
Increase the knowledge-base of students
regarding leadership and organizational dynamics
Facilitate challenging discussions on provocative
readings among students and faculty
Assist students to link theory with practice and
ideals with experience in integrating their course
work and allowing it to transform their own
leadership abilities
Getting Started
Logins
Access to Zagweb (course registration)
Access to Zagmail (Gonzaga email)
Access to Blackboard (course management system)
Getting books
Getting Started –
Zagweb Login
https://zagweb.gonzaga.edu
Username
Student ID # 8 digit numerical
This is included in your acceptance letter,
which you will receive via email and a hard
copy in the mail
Password
Birthday (MMDDYY)
Zagweb Login Page
https://zagweb.gonzaga.edu
Getting Started –
Zagmail Login
https://zagmail.gonzaga.edu
Zagmail is your Gonzaga email
You will receive an email with your username
and password information
Primary communication method for
important school updates and information
Zagmail Login Page
https://zagmail.gonzaga.edu
About the Courses: Blackboard
Course Management System
This is your classroom
A complete set of easy-to-use teaching and learning
features
Centralized communications for students and
instructors
Let’s look at the Blackboard interface now…
Getting Started –
Blackboard Login
www.gonzagaonline.net
Your username and password will be
emailed to you prior to the start of your
classes.
www.gonzagaonline.net
Blackboard Login Page
www.gonzagaonline.net
Blackboard Login Page
www.gonzagaonline.net
Welcome
Course Home Page
Syllabus
Faculty & Staff
Modules Page
Discussion Board
Discussion Board
Discussion Board
Communication Page
Tools Page
Log Off
About the Blackboard Courses:
Enrollment Notification
You will receive an email with your
Blackboard login information.
You will have access to your courses on
the first day of the term.
If you are not seeing your course show
up or if you have login questions, contact
Online Student Services, available 24 x 7,
1-866-748-1155
Getting Books
You can order books online at:
http://www.bookstore.gonzaga.edu
Click on the top link called Textbooks.
Local students can visit the campus bookstore
located on the lower level of the COG building.
They can be contacted at (509) 323-6390.
Residency Requirement
ORGL 502: Leadership and Imagination
Three-day, intensive experience on campus
Followed by six to eight weeks of discussion online
Opportunity to see Gonzaga and meet fellow
students, faculty, staff
Additional residency opportunities
Florence, Italy
Valyermo, California
Resources for Success:
Graduate Resources
Graduate Home Page
http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Graduate
Policies and Procedures
Graduate Student Handbook
Dr. Carey’s Home Page
http://guweb2.gonzaga.edu/faculty/carey
Resources for Success:
Foley Center Library Services
Foley Center Library homepage:
http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Libraries/Foley+
Library
Distance Library Services
Tips and Tricks
Chat with a Librarian in real time
ILLiad Login:
http://illiad.gonzaga.edu/illiad/logon.html
Resources for Success:
Online Student Services
Student Service Coordinators +
24 x 7 Technical Support =
Your Online Student Services Team
Contact Technical Support at 1-866-748-1155,
available 24 x 7, for any issues or questions
Your Student Services Coordinator:
Jennifer Stoker
1-866-295-3111 ext. 3
[email protected]
System Requirements
An Internet service provider (ISP) with a
minimum connection speed of 28.8bps;
Broadband Internet, cable, or DSL is highly
recommended
Microsoft’s Millennium Edition, 2000 or XP
Internet Explorer 5.0 and above or Netscape
Navigator 6.2 and up. Mac users - Mozilla 1.5
or 1.6 or Safari 1.2
Microsoft Office Suite
Resources for Success:
Tech Tips
Run Windows Update frequently
“Pop-up blockers” and “Search Bars” such as
“mywebsearch” can prevent access to Blackboard
Update anti-virus protection frequently
Download “Spybot” or “Ad-Aware” from:
http://www.download.com
Call Technical Support if you need assistance 1-866748-1155
Strategies for Success
Establish a routine for completing coursework on a
weekly basis
Be aware of and keep up with course schedules
and deadlines
Organize course materials so they are in one
location with a calendar of deadlines
Carefully consider your online responses and be
ready for challenges to your ideas
Reward yourself by taking time to celebrate your
success
We are all here to help you succeed – you are not
alone!
Source: http://www.mbadepot.com & http://distancelearn.about.com/cs/onlinestudyskill/a/13_study_tips.htm
Contact Information
Enrollment Coordinator
Paeca Souther
(866) 674-8287
[email protected]
Online MA ORGL Director
Dr. Michael Carey
(800) 986-9585 ext. 3550
[email protected]
Financial Aid Office
Louisa Diana
(800) 793-1716
[email protected]
Student Services Coordinator
Jennifer Stoker
(866) 295-3111 ext 3
[email protected]
Summer Sessions Coordinator
Shannon Zaranski
24x7 Technical Support
(509) 323-3569
(866)748-1155
[email protected]
Thank You,
Good Luck
and
Welcome!