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Gardner-Webb UniversityGOAL Program
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Advisor’s RoleAdvisor’s RoleHow does your Academic Advisor help you?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
Advisee’s RoleAdvisee’s RoleWhat is your role as a student?What is your role as a student?
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 InformationAcademic InformationAfter speaking with your Academic Advisor After speaking with your Academic Advisor regarding registration, you will receive a regarding registration, you will receive a
packet of information that will include the packet of information that will include the following:following:
Program Checklist Program Rotation Schedule Textbook Ordering Instructions Semester Calendar Student ID Card Information Online Course Information Degree Evaluation Instructions
Classroom Etiquette 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:
Turn off cell phones Students only (no visitors) Observe campus rules (listed in the GOAL
catalog) Additional requests made by your professors
myWEBBmyWEBB
myWEBB is a secure site that allows students, faculty, and staff access to academic information via the internet
You can enter myWEBB by clicking the myWEBB icon on many of the University web pages, including the homepage: http://www.gardner-webb.edu
Click on the “How do I get a user name and password?” link on the myWEBB login screen
myWEBBmyWEBBUse myWEBB to:
Access online and web-enhanced coursesAccess your GWU email & campus announcements
View final grades View your unofficial transcript Print/Display your class scheduleCheck registration statusView/Update personal informationView financial aid/billing informationPrint/Display degree evaluations
Secure Access Login
User Name:
Password:
Having problems logging in? Click here.
NEW!
How do I get a user name and password?
CLI CK HERE
Make this my homepage.
Click here for instructions on how to make your browser load this page on startup.
Welcome to Gardner-Webb University. 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. What's I nside?
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...
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Click here to access User Name and Password for
myWebb
Content/Layout Welcome J ohn Doe You are currently logged in.
calendar
groups
logout
help
MyWebb Tutorial Student My Tab
J uly 27, 2005
My Calendar You have 0 events in your calendar today
Bookmarks
My E-mail Inbox
INBOX folder has (0) messages, (0) unread [email protected]
You currently have no messages.
Compose Address Book E-mail
Personal Announcements
Campus Announcements There are no Campus Announcements
My Headlines
The Student Tab allows you to access financial aid, online courses, and student services. You can also access registration, course evaluations, and much more.
Your GWU e-mail account will be your primary form of communication.
Content/Layout Welcome Ms J ohn Doe You are currently logged in.
calendar
groups
logout
help
MyWebb Tutorial Student My Tab
J uly 27, 2005
My 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.
Academic Services 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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Access online courses
View grades, transcripts, and much more!
Course Schedule for: All Terms
My Consolidated Courses
Courses I 'm Attending: Course list last updated
Wed Jul 20 08:35:56 EDT 2005
Spring 2005: Sec. Dept. Instructor(s)
Business Law and Ethics
BADM-640-O2 Broyhill School of Business Russell Van Graham [email protected]
Blackboard (WebCT 6) I nstructor 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! I f 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. I f 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.
Under My Courses Tab, click on title of course to
access online class
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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.
Students may be required to complete face-to-face finals for online classes. This is determined by the Professor of the course.
There is an additional fee of $25 per online course, per semester.
Online LearningOnline Learning
Advising Dates Advising Dates
Each 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 PlanningFinancial Planning
For more information regarding financial planning:
http://www.gardner-webb.edu/financial-planning/goal-evening-online/index.html
1-866-498-4625 option 6
704-406-4243
Student Support ServicesStudent Support Services
GWU offers a wide variety of support services to its students
Career Services Counseling Center Library Services LEAP-Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program Writing Center Campus Bookstore
Career Services Career Services
Career Fairs Online Jobs Bulletin Internship Information Career Assessment Tools Career Prep Workshops Resume Development On-Campus Mock Interviews
Career ServicesCareer Services
http://www.gardner-webb.edu/student-life/student-services/career-services/index.html
To schedule an appointment: 704-406-2170
Location: Gardner-Webb University, Washburn Hall
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Counseling Services Counseling Services
Individual Counseling Couples Counseling Group Counseling Crisis Counseling Referral Services Emergency Services Online Screening
Counseling Services Counseling Services The 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
To schedule an appointment: 704-406-4563
Location: Gardner-Webb University, Washburn Hall
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Library Services Library Services
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 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 &The Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program Assistance Program
The Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program is a support service intended to facilitate personal development and academic success within the student body.
This program is only available at Gardner-Webb – Main Campus.
Peer Tutors are available for hour-long appointments that can be reserved through myWEBB
The Learning Enrichment &The Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program Assistance Program
The Learning Enrichment &The Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program Assistance Program
http://gardner-webb.edu/academics/academic-development/learning-enrichment-and-assistance-program/index.html
Phone: 704-406-4390
E-mail: [email protected]
The Writing Center The Writing Center
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
The Writing Center provides several types of consultations including face-to-face, phone, or online chat.
The Writing Center The Writing Center
http://gardner-webb.edu/academics/academic-development/writing-center/index.html
Phone: 704-406-4393
Email: [email protected]
Location: GWU Main Campus, Craig Hall – Room 108
Office hours available on website
The Writing Center The Writing Center
Campus Bookstore Campus Bookstore
http://www.gardner-webb.edu/studnet-life/student-services/campus-bookstore/index.html
Phone: 704-406-4273
Location: GWU Main Campus, Dover Campus Center
Office hours available on website
Map of GOAL Campuses Map of GOAL Campuses
Travel OpportunitiesTravel OpportunitiesTake a trip – GET CREDIT!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 GOAL Student Advisory CommitteeCommittee
Committee is made up of volunteer GOAL students
The committee meets three times a year
Discuss other GOAL centers. Be informed of events/news/changes in the University community. Bring questions, recommendations, and/or concerns from fellow students.
Contact: Bobbi Cox [email protected]
Alpha Sigma LambdaAlpha Sigma Lambda
Gardner-Webb University is affiliated with the Gamma Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
Membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda is the highest honor that is bestowed upon GOAL students at Gardner-Webb University
Alpha Sigma LambdaAlpha 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 WeatherInclement Weather1-877-GWU-SNOW (498-7669)1-877-GWU-SNOW (498-7669)
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 Q & A
Q & A Q & A
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.
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 Stay Connected
Each semester students receive the GOAL Connection.
This official GOAL newsletter, sent via e-mail, contains:
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:
RemindersReminders
Continuing students receive registration and schedule information via myWEBB e-mail.
myWEBB e-mail is the primary form of communication that Gardner-Webb staff and faculty will use to contact you.
Lastly, check your myWEBB e-mail REGULARLY!
Contact Information Contact Information 1-866-498-46251-866-498-4625
