New Student Orientation - Saint Mary's University of ...

New Student Orientation

Mission & Vision

 Enriched by the Catholic, Lasallian heritage, Saint
      Mary’s University of Minnesota awakens,
  nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives
              of service and leadership.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will transform
   society, one learner at a time, so that faith, zeal,
   service and leadership – all directed toward the
      common good – become society’s defining
                      hallmarks.

Orientation Agenda
• Engage, Student Resource Center &
  Mobile Learning 101
• Academics
• Billing and Payment Policies
• Resources
• What’s Next?
• Q&A

Engage and
Mobile Learning 101

Mobile Learning
• Be sure to fill out your Engage profile in full to
  take advantage of the interactive tools built in
  to our app
• Convenient way to check into class and post
  discussions anytime, anywhere
• Not just a consumption device - Collaborative,
  social, and innovative

Helpful Tips
• Use the Usernames and Passwords sheet in
  your welcome folder to keep track of all of
  your different login credentials.
• Use the Syllabus as a road map to help you
  navigate through the Mobile Learning 101
  course.
• Make sure to check back often to read new
  discussion posts and respond to your
  colleagues!

Student Resource Center
         (formerly known as Program Communities)

• Online platform to engage with other students
  in your program
• Community building
• Networking with peers
• Announcements
• One-stop shop student resource

Benefits of Mobile Learning 101
• Learn how to use new forms of technology
  that will be required for your coursework
  (e.g. VoiceThread).
• Get comfortable with the online learning
  environment.
• Meet and connect with your classmates!

Academics

Scheduling and Registration
• Two 8-week consecutive terms make up one semester:

    – 2019 Summer 1: May 6 – June 30
    – 2019 Summer 2: July 1 – August 25

• The Student Services team will register you for the full semester
  once courses have opened for enrollments.

• Check your SMUMN e-mail regularly for registration confirmation e-
  mails and other important University communication

• You may opt out of a term by contacting your Student Services
  Specialist prior to the start of the term.

Saint Mary’s Student Portal
           https://student.smumn.edu

•   Unofficial transcripts
•   Course schedule
•   Billing and Financial Aid
•   Grade reports

Student Portal

Bookstore
         Saint Mary’s University Bookstore
                  (612) 728-5170
             tcbookstore@smumn.edu

• Select the term, department, course, and section
  (online sections begin with “D”).
• View your textbook list and purchase materials.

Academic Policies
Failure to log in for 7 consecutive days without
        advance notice will result in being
           Administratively Withdrawn.

• Minimum cumulative GPA is 3.0
• Grading: A, B, C, W, WF and NC
• Final grades will be posted in Student Portal
  within 14 days after the end of the term.

Academic Dishonesty
The most common forms of Academic Dishonesty are:

•   Plagiarism
•   Fabrication
•   Abuse of Internet sources
•   Cheating, lying and academic misconduct

The university reserves the right to revoke a degree if it discovers
academic dishonesty that may have impacted the award of the
degree initially.

Access Services
• Access Services Office is a helpful resource for students at Saint Mary's
  who have disabilities.
• Students who seek assistance work with the office to determine
  appropriate accommodations, resources and advocacy to assist them
  in meeting their academic goals and to ensure equality of opportunity.

         http://accessservices.smumn.edu/accommodations-twin-cities/

                            Mary Ann McCann
                        Access Services Coordinator
                        LaSalle Hall-TC Campus, LSH
                             Campus Box: # 28
                               612-728-5120
                          mmccann@smumn.edu

Library
                  tclibrary@smumn.edu
        http://www2.smumn.edu/deptpages/tclibrary/

• Over 200 million online resources
• Contact the librarians via chat, email, phone, or text.
• We encourage you to visit the library’s website
  before classes begin.

Writing Center
    http://www2.smumn.edu/deptpages/tcwritingcenter
                 tcwrite@smumn.edu
                    (866) 437-2788

• Courses and workshops to develop your writing
  ability
• Individual conferences with writing consultants are
  available by appointment.
• Phone and email consultations are also available.

Q & A and Polls
  • Engage
  • Mobile Learning
  • Academics

Billing and Payment
       Policies

Billing, Payment, and Financial Aid

• Tuition is billed on the first day of class
• Current term’s tuition is due on day 8: May 13th.
• If payment is not received in full by due date, you will be
  administratively dropped.
   – Students using tuition reimbursement have 30 days after the term
     ends to pay.
   – Access billing notices in the Student Portal.
• Financial Aid is awarded two weeks after valid FAFSA and
  acceptance into Saint Mary’s.
   – Continue to check your SMUMN e-mail for important alerts!
   – Financial Aid is a FEDERAL LOAN

Payment Options
• Transfer funds electronically from your
  checking or savings account: FREE!

• Pay with a credit card: 2.75% service fee

Tuition Refund and Drops
• If you drop a class during the first Week, you will
  receive a 100% refund and a no “W” grade

   – Drop requests must be emailed either to your
     Enrollment Counselor or Student Services
     Specialist

• The amount of refund is less depending upon the
  percentage of course completed. After Week 1,
  contact your Student Services Specialist regarding
  the consequences of dropping your course.

First Week of Classes
• Remember that we’re here to support you.
• Connect with your Student Services Specialist
  if faced with any obstacles.
• If you fall behind in your coursework or start
  to feel overwhelmed, reach out to your
  instructor.

Resources

Student Support Overview
                Student Services
                       (833) 345-1796
          Melanie Griegoliet (MASE, HRM, AMBA)
Ariel Dilworth (MELDT, MAEL, MAOL, RN-BSN, MAPA, MAID)
                   Elizabeth Soto (MSA)
           Adam Grant (HHSA, BIDA, PRM, CYBR)

   Student Central – Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance
                      (612) 238-4566
               studentcentral@smumn.edu

    Personal Support Center (PSC) – Engage Assistance
                     (833) 345-1796
       saintmarysmn@personalsupportcenter.com

Useful Links
• Student Portal:
   – https://student.smumn.edu

• Saint Mary’s Webmail:
   – https://www.google.com/a/smumn.edu

• Saint Mary’s Engage Website:
   – https://engage.smumn.edu

• Catalog for all policies
   – http://catalog.smumn.edu/

Setting Up Your Student Email
                 Account

• If you already have a personal Gmail account, click on
  your photo and then “Add Account”.
• Make sure to type in your full Saint Mary’s email
  address, including “@smumn.edu”.

iPad Webinars
                        iPad 101                                                 iPad 201
    For students with some or no previous iOS experience.          For students with advanced iOS experience.
•    Interactive demo of the iPad’s features and            •   Tips for how to get better battery life
     functions                                              •   Suggestions for how to save space by using
•    Multitasking gestures and accessibility                    cloud storage
     options                                                •   Comparing Google and Microsoft iPad apps
•    Customizing the look and feel of your iPad             •   Recommended apps for productivity as a
•    Product care and safety                                    graduate student
•    How to discover and download apps                      •   App Swap: A chance to share your favorite
                                                                apps with other students and to learn
                                                                about some of theirs

                            iPad 101                                             iPad 201

                    April 17th, 6 PM CDT                                May 29th, 6 PM CDT

What’s Next?

Readiness Checklist
•   Reliable internet access
•   Program Communities
•   Mobile Learning 101 Module
•   Course access: Friday, May 3rd
    (after approximately 5 PM CDT)
• Course materials are required by the 1st day of
  class

Week One Expectations
• Log in to your course by Monday, May 6th
• Read through the syllabus in your course
  completely
• Check calendar for assignment due dates
• Get started right away with readings and
  assignments

The Road Ahead
  Saint Mary’s Online Program Schedule
– 2019 Fall 1: September 2 – October 27
– 2019 Fall 2: October 28 – December 22

             Academic calendar:
  http://www.smumn.edu/academics/academic-
      calendar/graduate-academic-calendar

Words of Encouragement
• Your online program may be challenging,
  especially if you’re a graduate student, but we
  will be here to support you throughout your
  entire time here at Saint Mary’s.
• Periodically reflect on your goals and remind
  yourself of why you’ve decided to return to
  school.
• Know which resources are available to you and
  use them when needed.

Questions?
     STUDENT SERVICES
PHONE NUMBER: (833) 345-1796