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 • Live. Text • University systems typically use a One. Login System. That means you have one username and password for all of your accounts (separate from Live. Text) LOUISVILLE. EDU

Logistics of Online: Graduate Student Orientation 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 • www. louisville. edu/blackboard LOUISVILLE. EDU

Logistics of Online: Graduate Student Orientation Live. Text • Live. Text is a web-based software designed to aid in the development of portfolios, course assignments, and outcomes based projects. • Each student in the CEHD is required to have an account. Will need to purchase soon. • Student membership can be purchased at www. livetext. com • More info about Live. Text and how to purchase an account is available at https: //louisville. edu/education/livetext LOUISVILLE. EDU

Logistics of Online: Uof. L Graduate Student Orientation Email • University email account: It may not be your primary email, but it is one of 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

Logistics of Online: Twitter and Graduate Student Orientation FB • OLL 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

Title IX & Sexual Graduate Student Orientation Harassment Sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, and any other nonconsensual behavior of a sexual nature) and sex discrimination violate University policies. Students experiencing such behavior may obtain confidential support from the PEACC Program 852 -2663, Counseling Center 8526585 and Campus Health Services 852 -6479. To report sexual misconduct or sex discrimination, contact the Dean of Students (852 -5787) or University of Louisville Police (852 -6111). LOUISVILLE. EDU

Title IX & Sexual Graduate Student Orientation Harassment Disclosure to University faculty or instructors of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or sex discrimination occurring on campus, in a University-sponsored program, or involving a campus visitor or University student or employee (whether current or former) is not confidential under Title IX. Faculty and instructors must forward such reports, including names and http: //louisville. edu/hr/em ployeerelations/sexualmisconduct-brochure circumstances, to the University’s Title IX officer. For more information, see the Sexual Misconduct Resource Guide 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 deviate from original. • Keep a copy for yourself LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Program of Study Sheets • Part time only two classes a semester • Full time three classes a semester • Complimentary Classes: • 617 and 605 (first semester) • 661 and 611 (second semester) • 662 and 612 or 672 (third semester) • 631 and 671 or 663 (fourth semester) • 614 and 664 (fifth semester) • 616 (final semester) LOUISVILLE. EDU

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 • Administrative Support Staff • • Ms. Kelly Ising (ELEOD Administrative Assistant) Mr. Frank Willoughby, III (ELEOD Business Manager) Ms. Jody Morkin (CEHD Educator Licensure Specialist) Ms. Delsie Essig LOUISVILLE. EDU

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 • No one size fits all course design • All courses have a designated meeting time (including online). You will need to make each session • 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 LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Academic Resources • APA Style Guide • University of Louisville Writing Center • Purdue. OWL • Counseling Center 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 • You are ready and we are ready for you! LOUISVILLE. EDU

Graduate Student Orientation Questions LOUISVILLE. EDU