Graduate Student Orientation Department of Educational Leadership Evaluation

Graduate Student Orientation Department of Educational Leadership, Evaluation, & Organizational Development (ELEOD)

Graduate Student Orientation Welcome & Introductions LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Agenda • • Getting Started Logistics of Online Learning Resources and Information Program of Study Sheets HROD Specific Information Final Thoughts Questions LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Getting Started • Thanks for choosing the University of Louisville! • The commitment you have made is not something we take lightly. We are proud you are with us. • Expectations are high. It will not be easy, but we believe you will be successful. • You are prepared to meet these lofty expectations based upon your effort and experience in the workforce • You are ready! LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Logistics of Online Learning LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Logistics of Online Learning • Technology you will need, and use include: • • Blackboard Uof. L email Foliotek Social Media • University systems typically use a One. Login System. That means you have one username and password for all of your accounts LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Logistics of Online: Blackboard • Blackboard is the University's online course content management system • An online repository of all your classes • If taking online classes, you will use Blackboard extensively • All course materials will be curated here, and your online sessions will be hosted through BB. • www. louisville. edu/blackboard LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Logistics of Online: Foliotek • Foliotek is a web-based software designed to aid in the development of portfolios, course assignments, and outcomes-based projects. • Each student in the CEHD has an account. No purchase is needed; totally free. • All final assignments (HATS) are loaded into Foliotek. • More info about Foliotek and how to use your account is available at www. louisville. edu/education/foliotek LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Logistics of Online: Uof. L Email • University email account: It may not be your primary email, but it the primary means of communication with students at Uof. L. All official communication goes here. • http: //louisville. edu/email/student-accounts • Card. Mail FAQs LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Logistics of Online: Twitter, Linked. In, & FB • HROD has an online community on both Facebook and Twitter • We use these sites to share information, post announcements and exciting news • You can find and follow many of our faculty on sites like Twitter and Linked. In • https: //www. facebook. com/OLLat. Uof. L/ LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Resources & Information LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Student Services • Financial Aid • Bursar’s Office • University Bookstore • Delphi Center • Campus Health Services • University Libraries • Disability Services • Student Fitness and Recreational Sports LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Graduate Services • School of Interdisciplinary & Graduate Studies • Educational Advising Student Services (EASS) • Career Services Office • Graduate Catalog • Academic Calendars • Graduate Student Council • Fulbright Information • Scholarships, Funding, and Aid LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Program of Study Sheets LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Program of Study Sheets • A Program of Study (POS) Sheet is a from used to lay out which classes you will take and when you will take them • You will need to take the lead in filling this form out and sending to your Advisor • It is a guide and is flexible. Do not over think it, or be anxious about it • Used to map courses and forecast classes into the future LOUISVILLE. EDU

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Graduate Student Orientation Program of Study Sheets • Complete soon and send to your advisor to be filed with EASS • Must be filed by end of your first semester or you will have a registration hold • Place the semester and year you plan to take each class next to each course • Take 617 within first two semesters • Must take 616 during the final semester • Send advisor an updated program sheet whenever you change from original. • Keep a copy for yourself LOUISVILLE. EDU

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Graduate Student Orientation HROD Specific Information LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation HROD Key Personnel • Faculty Advisor | First Point of Contact • Program Director • brad. shuck@Louisville. edu | | @drbshuck • Graduate Success Team • Dr. Sharon Kerrick (ELEOD Chair) • Janet Olson (UBM) • Nina Marijanovic (Graduate Admin Coordinator) • nina. marijanovic@louisville. edu • Graduate Student Success Office • https: //louisville. edu/education/graduate-studentsuccess-office LOUISVILLE. EDU

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Graduate Student Orientation Getting the Most from Your Experience • Be prepared to put in what you expect to get out of the degree. Be hungry. Get Involved. • travel to a conference | study abroad | consider a Fulbright | do research | present your original work | service learning | professional societies • Your faculty will expect high quality work and critical thinking • Peers (and faculty) are more than people you see in class —they represent a network to draw upon now and, in the future, • Pay close attention to deadlines (e. g. , graduation, registration, etc. ) LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Working with Your Advisor • Your advisor does many things (Top Tier R 1) • Faculty often advise students about substantive academic and career goals • Feels big, but you are very connected and supported. Success is end goal • Advisors cannot lift most holds or take care of logistical issues. Contact office that has placed the hold or have the issue with LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Taking Classes • All courses have a designated meeting time (including online). You will need to make each session • Communicate with your instructor • Each faculty member has their own policy about missed classes • Instructors design schedules to meet objectives of each class including synchronous and asynchronous assignments and touch points • Consider study habits and needs you might have for technology (minimum needs) LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Academic Resources • APA Style Guide • University of Louisville Writing Center • Purdue. OWL • Counseling Center LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation CENTER FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Want to get started right away? • FREE Badges and Certifications through IBM, Microsoft, and Google • Design Thinking, Analytics, Coding, Security, Platforms, etc. • http: //louisville. edu/digital-transformation LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Final Thoughts LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Final Thoughts • We have been preparing for you • We are excited you are here with us and in this Program • This will be a rewarding and worthwhile partnership – we hope you get the most out of your time with us • Think about what is next for you – where you are going, your career, and what steps you need to take to get there • Get a head start w/ badges and industry certifications through IBM, Microsoft, and Google • You are ready and we are ready for you! LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Questions LOUISVILLE. EDU