WebTop Orientation

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• Welcome!
• In order to hear the audio portion of todays
  presentation you must dial-in to [phone]
  and use the access code 4793353.
• Use the QA section located to the right of
  your screen to ask panelists any questions you
  may have.
• All materials from todays presentation
  orientation access information will be sent to
  you following this presentation.
• Questions Please call 866-295-3111 ext. 2 or
  email jbinkerd_at_utica.edu

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New Student Orientation
M.S. in Economic Crime Management
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Orientation Overview

• Welcome to Utica College
• Getting Started
• Logins and books
• About the Courses
• WebCT course server
• Enrollment notification
• Residency Requirements
• What to expect
• Health forms
• Resources for Success
• Policies, procedures, and resources for success

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Presidents Welcome Address

• Todd S. Hutton, Ph.D.
• President, Utica College

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Utica College Values

• Commitment to individual student attention
• Commitment to life long learning
• Commitment to pragmatic approaches to teaching
  and learning
• Commitment to fostering diversity of perspective
  in an increasingly global society
• Dedication to freedom of expression and to open
  sharing of ideas and creativity
• Commitment to academic excellence

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Getting Started

• Logins
• Access to WebCT course server
• Access to Utica email
• Access to Gannett Library resources
• Getting books

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Getting Started Logins

• WebCT Login
• http//webct.utica.edu/
• You will receive an email with your
  username and password information
• Gannett Library Login
• http//www.utica.edu/academic/library/
• You will receive an email with your Gannett
  Library login and password information

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Getting Started - Logins

• Utica Email Login
• http//mail.utica.edu/
• You will receive email and hard copy letter
  containing login and password

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Utica Email Login Page
http//mail.utica.edu/
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Getting Books

• Prior to the semester, your Enrollment
  Coordinator will email you a list of the books
  required for your courses
• You can order books online at http//utica.bkstor
  e.com
• Local students can visit the campus bookstore
  Monday Friday, 9am 5pm, or contact (315)
  792-3197

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Bookstore
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Bookstore Continued
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About the Courses What is WebCT

• WebCT course server
• This is your classroom
• A complete set of easy-to-use teaching and
  learning features
• Centralized communications for students and
  instructors
• Lets look at the WebCT interface now

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Main Entry Page http//www.utica.edu/academic/uti
caonline/
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WebCT Login
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Course Home Page
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Course Information Page
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Getting Started
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Course Information Page - Syllabus
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Syllabus
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Home Page - Calendar
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Calendar
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Home Page Course Content
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Course Content
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Home Page - Communication
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Communication - Discussion Boards
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Discussion Boards
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Communication - Mail
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Mail
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Home Page - Exams
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Exams
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Home Page Student Tools
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Student Tools
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Assignment Drop Box
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Assignment Upload
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Student Tools - Gradebook
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Gradebook
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Student Tools - Course Materials
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Course Materials
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Student Tools - Compiler
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Compiler
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Logout
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Exit Page
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About the WebCT Courses Enrollment Notification

• You will have access to your courses on the first
  day of the semester
• You will receive email notification through your
  Utica email account letting you know when you are
  given access to a course in WebCT
• If you are not seeing the course show up in WebCT
  or have login questions, contact Online Student
  Services, available 24 x 7, _at_ 1-866-264-1537

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Residency Information

• Preparation
• Review Residency Letter mailed to you outlining
  the schedule of events
• Complete New York State Health Forms
• Assigned readings
• While on campus
• Interact with students and faculty
• Receive Student ID Card
• Experience the Utica College campus community

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Resources for SuccessPolicies and Procedures

• Student Handbook
• http//www.utica.edu/student/
• Intellectual Honesty Policy
• http//www.utica.edu/academic/catalog/gradcatalog
  0506.pdf
• Graduate Policies and Procedures
• http//www.utica.edu/academic/gce/index.cfm

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Graduate Informationhttp//www.utica.edu/academic
/gce/index.cfm
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Resources for SuccessGannett Library Services

• Gannett Library homepage
• http//www.utica.edu/academic/library/
• Student Guide to Gannett Library Services
• http//www.utica.edu/academic/library/students.cf
  m
• Get Research Helphttp//www.utica.edu/academic/l
  ibrary/research/help.cfm
• Ask a Librarian
• http//www.utica.edu/academic/library/forms/askl
  ibrarian.cfm

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Gannett Library Loginhttp//www.utica.edu/academ
ic/library/
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Resources for Success Online Student Services

• Student Service Coordinators
• 24 x 7 Technical Support
• Your Online Student Services Team
• Your Student Services Coordinator
• Joe Binkerd
• 1-866-295-3111 ext. 2
• jbinkerd_at_utica.edu
• Contact Technical Support _at_ 1-866-264-1537,
  available 24 x 7, for any issues or questions

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System Requirements

• An Internet service provider (ISP) with a minimum
  connection speed of 28.8bps
• Broadband Internet, cable, or DSL is highly
  recommended
• Microsofts Millennium Edition, 2000 or XP
• Internet Explorer 5.0 and above or Netscape
  Navigator 6.2 and up. Mac users - Mozilla 1.5 or
  1.6 or Safari 1.2
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Review System Requirements at
  http//www.utica.edu/academic/uticaonline/

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Resources for Success Tech Tips

• Run Windows Update frequently to patch security
  holes and improve system performance
• Update anti-virus protection frequently to
  prevent loss of valuable work
• Download Spybot or Ad-aware from
  http//www.downloads.com/
• Pop-up blockers and Search Bars such as
  mywebsearch can prevent access to WebCT

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Strategies for Success

• Establish a routine for completing coursework on
  a weekly basis
• Be aware of and keep up with course schedules and
  deadlines
• Organize course materials so they are in one
  location with a calendar of deadlines
• Carefully consider your online responses and be
  ready for challenges to your ideas
• Reward yourself by taking time to celebrate your
  success
• We are all here to help you succeed you are not
  alone!
• Source http//www.mbadepot.com
  http//distancelearn.about.com/cs/onlinestudyskill
  /a/13_study_tips.htm

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Contact Information

• Financial Aid Office
• Laura Bedford
• [phone]
• lbedford_at_utica.edu
• Office of Graduate and Extended Services
• Kathie Cahill
• [phone]
• kcahill_at_utica.edu

• Business Office
• Gail Tuttle
• [phone]
• gtuttle_at_utica.edu
• Enrollment Coordinator
• Darlene Farris
• 1-866-852-1199
• dfarris_at_utica.edu

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Thank You, Good Luck and Welcome!