Transcript WebTop Orientation - Gonzaga University

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
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Enrollment Coordinator
Paeca Souther
(866) 674-8287
[email protected]
Online MA ORGL Director
Dr. Michael Carey
(800) 986-9585 ext. 3550
[email protected]
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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!