Transcript NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Gardner-Webb University GOAL Program Table of Contents Advisor’s Role  Advisee’s Role  Academic Information  Classroom Etiquette  myWEBB  Advising Dates  Financial Planning  Student Support.

NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION
Gardner-Webb University
GOAL Program
Table of Contents
Advisor’s Role
 Advisee’s Role
 Academic Information
 Classroom Etiquette
 myWEBB
 Advising Dates
 Financial Planning
 Student Support Services
 Map of GOAL Campuses
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Travel Opportunities
GOAL Student Advisory
Committee
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Inclement Weather
Q &A
Stay Connected
Reminders
Contact Information
Advisor’s Role
How does your Academic Advisor help you?
Assists students in acquiring the skills necessary to be
productive members of the University community.
 Assists students in the selection of academic programs suited to
their individual abilities, interests, and career goals
 Provides information and advice concerning academic
programs, policies and procedures, and campus resources
 Assists students in planning and scheduling courses
 Prepares and distributes materials to students regarding
registration procedures and graduation requirements
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Advisee’s Role
What is your role as a student?
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Check your Gardner-Webb e-mail frequently
Be aware of the Gardner-Webb University attendance policy
Contact your Academic Advisor during the registration period
Know the courses you need each semester with the use of your
degree evaluation, rotation, and checklist provided by your
Academic Advisor
Regularly check your Financial Aid and Business Office
account
It is ultimately your responsibility to print and interpret your
degree evaluation and know the requirements for your
graduation plan
Academic Information
After speaking with your Academic Advisor regarding
registration, you will receive a packet of information that will
include the following:
 Program Checklist
 Program Rotation Schedule
 Textbook Ordering Instructions
 Semester Calendar
 Student ID Card Information
 Online Course Information
 Degree Evaluation Instructions
Classroom Etiquette
We know that as GOAL students you are juggling many things:
Families, Jobs, Homes, Classes, etc… However, there are a few
things that we request of you while you are in the classroom:
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Turn off cell phones
Students only (no visitors)
Observe campus rules (listed in the GOAL catalog)
Additional requests made by your professors
myWEBB
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myWEBB is a secure site that allows students, faculty, and staff
access to academic information via the internet
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You can enter myWEBB by clicking the myWEBB icon on
many of the University web pages, including the homepage:
http://www.gardner-webb.edu
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Click on the “How do I get a user name and password?” link
on the myWEBB login screen
myWEBB
 Use
myWEBB to:
 Access online and web-enhanced courses
 Access your GWU email & campus announcements
 View final grades
 View your unofficial transcript
 Print/Display your class schedule
 Check registration status
 View/Update personal information
 View financial aid/billing information
 Print/Display degree evaluations
Secure Access Login
Welcome to Gardner-Webb University.
User Name:
This secure site provides students, faculty and administrative staff with world-class Intranet and Internet
services. This is where you can check e-mail, register for courses, and explore the Internet.
Password:
What's Inside?
Having problems logging in? Click here.
NEW!
How do I get a user name and
password?
CLICK HERE
Make this my homepage.
Click here for instructions on how to make your
browser load this page on startup.
Copyright © SunGard 1998 - 2004.
E-mail: Send and receive e-mail, and create your own personal address book.
Calendar: Access and manage your personal, course and school calendars.
Groups: Create, manage and join group homepages for clubs, affiliations and interests.
and much more...
Click here to access User Name and
Password for myWebb
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MyWebb
The Student Tab allows you to
access financial aid, online courses,
and student services. You can also
access registration, course
evaluations, and much more.
Welcome John Doe
Your GWU e-mail account
will be your primary form of
communication.
You are currently logged in.
Tutorial
Student
My Calendar
e-mail calendargroups logout help
My Tab
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My E-mail Inbox
My Headlines
You have 0 events in your
calendar today
INBOX folder has (0) messages, (0) unread
[email protected]
You currently have no messages.
Bookmarks
Compose
Address Book
E-mail
Personal Announcements
Campus Announcements
There are no Campus Announcements
Content/Layout
MyWebb
Welcome Ms John Doe
You are currently logged in.
Tutorial
My Courses
Student
My Tab
Access online
courses
Click here to:
Access your on-line, web enhanced, and traditional courses with web
content. This link is an academic tool used by professors to post web
accessible information and assignments.
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Academic Services
View grades,
transcripts, and
much more!
Click here to:
Register for courses, view your course meeting times and locations, search
the course catalog, view grades and transcripts, update your personal
information, and access many other administrative services.
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Course Schedule for:
Courses I'm Attending:
Under My Courses Tab,
click on title of course to
access online class
My Consolidated Courses
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Course list last updated
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Dept.
Instructor(s)
Business Law and Ethics
BADM-640-O2
Broyhill School of Business
Russell Van Graham
[email protected]
Blackboard (WebCT 6) Instructor Tutorials
Online tutorials for Blackboard available
Online tutorials for Blackboard (WebCT 6) are available to online-course instructors inside a Blackboard class. To access the training, please click on the
link above and log into Blackboard with your MyWEBB user name and password. Click on the class name, "CE6 Training - CE6 Training Course for
Instructors." This training may be used as part of the Blackboard Instruction Certification for GWU, or solely as support for instructors teaching online
and web-enhanced courses. To request access to this tutorial area, please send an email from your GWU email account to [email protected].
Respondus Software Available!
Read about and access Respondus!
If you simply need to update the password/license for your Respondus installation, the current password is 821382815-634414620. For new users,
Respondus is a software program designed to work either independently or with Blackboard to create tests offline. Tests can be uploaded to Blackboard,
downloaded from Blackboard (to Respondus) and modified, or created from publisher test banks (as available). Click here to learn more and download a
copy today!
Blackboard Help Desk
Blackboard Support & Help Desk
Blackboard Help Desk is designed to provide students and faculty with 24/7 support for their online
or web-enhanced Blackboard classes. If you are having a problem with your class or don't know how
to do something, such as post a discussion response, please click the "Blackboard Support & Help
Desk" link to submit a web-based help request, initiate a chat with a support representative, or
access the Blackboard Knowledge Base. You may also call them tollfree at (866) 523-9982. When
calling, identify yourself as a GWU student or instructor.
Online Help Center
Click here to
access information designed to help you troubleshoot WebCT course access problems. Examples include, but are not limited to, access denied
messages, course not opening when link is clicked, and page cannot be displayed issues. AOL, NETZERO, Windows XP, and Norton Internet Securities
users should click on this link for important access information.
At the end of the semester you will answer a survey for each
course before your grades are released. This is located under
your personal information.
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View your schedule, online
billing, and financial aid
information.
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View final grades, academic
transcript, and print a degree
evaluation.
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Online Learning
 Students may be required to complete face-to-face finals for
online classes. This is determined by the Professor of the
course.
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There is an additional fee of $25
per online course, per semester.
Advising Dates
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GOAL student will receive an e-mail containing links to
the Academic Advising dates, semester schedule, and
registration procedures
 Registration for Summer & Fall Semesters: MARCH
 Registration for Spring Semesters: OCTOBER
Financial Planning
For more information regarding financial planning:
 http://www.gardner-webb.edu/financial-planning/goal-evening-
online/index.html
 1-866-498-4625
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Student Support Services
GWU offers a wide variety of support services to its students
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Career Services
Counseling Center
Library Services
LEAP-Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program
Writing Center
Campus Bookstore
Career Services
Career Fairs
 Online Jobs Bulletin
 Internship Information
 Career Assessment Tools
 Career Prep Workshops
 Resume Development
 On-Campus Mock Interviews
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Career Services
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http://www.gardner-webb.edu/student-life/studentservices/career-services/index.html
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To schedule an appointment: 704-406-2170
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Location: Gardner-Webb University, Washburn Hall
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Counseling Services
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Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Group Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Referral Services
Emergency Services
Online Screening
Counseling Services
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Gardner-Webb University Counseling Center provides
academic, emotional, social, and vocational support, as well as
mental health consultation to students, faculty, and staff.
 http://www.gardner-webb.edu/student-life/student-
services/counseling-services/index.html
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To schedule an appointment: 704-406-4563
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Location: Gardner-Webb University, Washburn Hall
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Library Services
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Check book or periodical availibilty
Book(s) delivered to home or office
Photocopies of journal articles delivered
Interlibrary Loan
Assistance with research projects
Online electronic database assistance
Access the full text of journal articles through online databases
Library Services
 The
GWU Library has agreements with many area libraries to
assist distance learners
 http://www.gardner-webb.edu/library/index.html
 Ask
a reference librarian 1-800-253-8330
The Learning Enrichment &
Assistance Program
 The Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program is a support
service intended to facilitate personal development and
academic success within the student body.
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This program is only available at Gardner-Webb – Main
Campus.
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Peer Tutors are available for hour-long appointments that can
be reserved through myWEBB
The Learning Enrichment &
Assistance Program
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Click on Student Tab
Click on Academic Services
Click on Student Services
Click on Peer Tutoring Appointment Scheduler
Choose a class from the drop-down menu
Select a date for your tutoring session
Select an available time
Click submit
The Learning Enrichment &
Assistance Program
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http://gardner-webb.edu/academics/academicdevelopment/learning-enrichment-and-assistanceprogram/index.html
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Phone: 704-406-4390
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E-mail: [email protected]
The Writing Center
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Gardner-Webb’s Writing Center is dedicated to helping all
Gardner-Webb University students with writing skills and the
writing process. The Writing Center is designed to enhance a
student’s own critical thinking, revision, and editing skills
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The Writing Center provides several types of consultations
including face-to-face, phone, or online chat.
The Writing Center
 http://gardner-webb.edu/academics/academic-
development/writing-center/index.html
 Phone:
 Email:
704-406-4393
[email protected]
 Location:
 Office
GWU Main Campus, Craig Hall – Room 108
hours available on website
The Writing Center
 To make an appointment through myWEBB:
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Click on Student Tab
Click on Academic Services
Click on Student Services
Click on Writing Center Appointment Scheduler
Choose a class from the drop-down menu
Select a date for your tutoring session
Select an available time
Click submit
Campus Bookstore
 http://www.gardner-webb.edu/studnet-life/student-
services/campus-bookstore/index.html
 Phone:
704-406-4273
 Location:
 Office
GWU Main Campus, Dover Campus Center
hours available on website
Map of GOAL Campuses
Travel Opportunities
Take a trip – GET CREDIT!
 New
York in March (Spring Break)
 Earn 1 hour credit
 Approximate cost $1,100
 Contact: Lance Foss [email protected]
 Switzerland
in May
 Earn 1 or 3 hours credit
 Approximate cost $2,695
 Contact your Advisor for more information
GOAL Student Advisory Committee
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Committee is made up of volunteer GOAL students
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The committee meets three times a year
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Discuss other GOAL centers. Be informed of
events/news/changes in the University community. Bring
questions, recommendations, and/or concerns from fellow
students.
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Contact: Bobbi Cox [email protected]
Alpha Sigma Lambda
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Gardner-Webb University is affiliated with the Gamma Beta
Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor
Society
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Membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda is the highest honor that
is bestowed upon GOAL students at Gardner-Webb University
Alpha Sigma Lambda
To be eligible for Alpha Sigma Lambda, a student must:
 Be an adult engaged in balancing the multiple responsibilities of
home, career, community, and education
 Have a minimum 3.5 GPA at Gardner-Webb as well as a
3.5 GPA overall including all colleges previously attended
 Place in the top 10 % of his/her class, having earned a total of 88
semester hours credit
 Have earned 24 semester hours credit from Gardner-Webb
University
 Have earned at least 12 of the total semester hours credit in the
Liberal Arts/ Sciences
 Be enrolled for at least 12 hours in the semester of induction and
have excellent citizenship and character.
Inclement Weather
1-877-GWU-SNOW (498-7669)
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Information on center closings due to snow, ice, flooding,
hurricanes, etc…
 Information typically available by 2:00 pm
 Check your GWU e-mail for updates
 Closings are posted on the Gardner-Webb University homepage
*Updates will be on the GWU SNOW line only
when an entire center is closed. In individual cases –
the professor will communicate with his/her students
Q&A
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Q: If I need to make any schedule changes before classes begin, how do I
take care of this?
A: You must contact your Academic Advisor.
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Q: After the drop/add period, whose responsibility is it to withdraw me
from a class?
A: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw themselves from the course.
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Log onto myWebb
Click on the Student tab
Click on Academic Services
Click on Student Services and Financial Aid
Click on Registration
Click on Withdrawal Information
Select the appropriate term
Refer to #2 on the list (click on the link to fill out the
online form)
Q&A
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Q: If I have a concern about one of my classes, who can assist
me with this?
A: Address your concern with the instructor first, and if further
attention is needed, contact your Academic Advisor.
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Q: I’m graduating. What do I need to do to ensure that
everything is taken care of?
A: It is very important to register as soon as possible for the
final semester. To avoid unnecessary penalties or late fees,
complete your graduation application, print a degree
evaluation, and submit both to your Academic Advisor before
the due date.
Stay Connected
semester students receive the GOAL Connection.
This official GOAL newsletter, sent via e-mail, contains:
 Each
 Messages from the Assistant Provost
 Upcoming event information
 Feature articles about fellow GOAL students
If you have information you would like to see in the next
GOAL connection, email suggestions to:
[email protected]
Reminders
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Continuing students receive registration and schedule
information via myWEBB e-mail.
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myWEBB e-mail is the primary form of communication that
Gardner-Webb staff and faculty will use to contact you.
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Lastly, check your myWEBB e-mail REGULARLY!
Contact Information
1-866-498-4625
Option 1- GOAL Admissions
1.Mandy Smith, Associate Director
2. Reagan Clark, Assistant Director
3. Sandy Bailes, Assistant Director
4. Drew Radford, Counselor
5. Audrey Sloan, Office Manager
7. Lance Foss, Criminal Justice Coordinator
8. Mary-Alice Hodge, Advisor
9. Kelly Colum, Advisor
Option 3- Center for Adult Education
Option 4- Business Office
Option 2- GOAL Advising Center
1. Dr. Ron Williams, Advisor
Option 5- Registrar’s Office
2. Kaye Schenk, Associate Dean
3. Emily Thomas, Advisor
Option 6- Financial Planning
4. Joanna Holloman, Advisor
5. Pat Graham, Administrative Assistant
6. Tim Patrick, Criminal Justice Coordinator