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• ORIE 0001
• New Student Orientation

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Updated January 2008
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Preface

• Thank you for choosing Wayland Baptist University
  for your educational needs. The New Student
  Orientation (ORIE 0001) is designed to
  familiarize you with who Wayland Baptist
  University is, what we can do for you, and
  important information that will make your
  educational experience a little easier. The
  information contained in this orientation is in
  no way comprehensive, and is subject to change.
  Please speak with an academic advisor regarding
  specific questions you may have. This
  orientation should take about 30 minutes to view.
  

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Mission of the University System

• Wayland Baptist University exists to educate
  students in an academically challenging,
  learning-focused and distinctively Christian
  environment for professional success, lifelong
  learning, and service to God and humankind.

Hawaii Campus Mission Statement
We seek to serve the Lord by offering quality
education in a Christian environment and with
Aloha spirit. We further seek to provide
practical and meaningful instruction and
encouragement that will lead to professional
advancement and enriched lives. Aloha Ke Akua.
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A few words from the Dean
Welcome to the WBU-Hawai'i webpage. We hope
you will find the information contained herein
helpful. If you are a new student we are truly
blessed that you have chosen to pursue your
studies with Wayland Baptist University-Hawaii
Campus. There really is a difference! Wayland
enrolled almost 500 students last semester. We
have been in Hawaii making a commitment to
quality Christian education for over 29 years.
Two great reasons to celebrate. We are truly glad
you are part of it! Do take seriously your task
when completing faculty evaluations after each
class. I read each one so I need open feedback
concerning teachers, classes, and texts. Dont
suffer silently if you see something you think
needs to be improved. And let us hear about the
good things as well. Obviously, I cant change
everything, but if you dont let us know your
concerns, I cant help you. As always, your
response to these surveys is held in strict
confidence. And speaking of hearing from you
if you provide an idea on how to improve
WBU-Hawaii you can earn a cash bonus! So look
around, think of ways that we can improve
recruiting, service to students, classes,
scheduling, and so on. Submit your ideas and
earn a bonusand help make your school an even
better place. Our success is due to you, our
students, staff, and faculty. I will continue to
strive for ways to serve you better. Great
things are happening at WBU-Hawaii. Be a part of
it. There is a degree of difference! Aloha Ke
Akua, Dr. Reid, Hawaii Campus Dean
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University Profile

• FOUNDED In 1906 by the Staked Plains Baptist
  Association in Plainview, Texas, and chartered in
  1908 by the State of Texas.
• LOCATIONS With more than 7,000 total students
  attending at 13 campuses including Plainview,
  Wichita Falls, Lubbock, Lackland AFB, Amarillo,
  and San Antonio, Texas Honolulu, Hawaii
  Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska Phoenix and
  Sierra Vista, Arizona Clovis and Albuquerque,
  New Mexico Altus, Oklahoma and Kenya, Africa.
• ACCREDITATION Wayland Baptist University is
  accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
  Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
  Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award degrees
  at the associate, baccalaureate, and master
  degree levels.

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Application Process

• Obviously you have already begun the application
  processwhy else would you be viewing this
  Orientationbut the following documents are
  required to complete the application process.

• All undergraduate students must complete the
  following forms
• Application for Admission
• Official transcript from most recent institution
  attended
• Credit Agreement
• Orientation/Catalog Acknowledgement
• Medical History proof of immunizations
• All degree-seeking students must also
  complete the following
• Request for degree plan
• Non-refundable Application Fee - 35
• -Official transcripts from all colleges or
  universities attended, even if no credit was
  granted

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Evaluation of Transfer Credit

• The academic advisors at Wayland Baptist
  University-Hawaii Campus are currently authorized
  to do unofficial evaluations of previous
  academic, military, and other credit. Official
  evaluations are completed at the Plainview Campus
  upon receipt of a students official transcripts
  and documentation. This process normally takes
  4-6 weeks once all transcripts are received.
• The Official degree plan, issued by Plainview, is
  a worksheet used by academic advisors and
  students to track progress towards completion of
  a given degree. The degree plan is not a
  substitute for speaking with an academic advisor.
  There are many subtle requirements that can be
  missed, therefore periodic reviews with an
  academic advisor are highly recommended.

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Registering for Classes

• In order to register for classes you must
• Have a completed Application Packet on file.
• Turn in a signed Enrollment Contract detailing
  the courses for which you wish to register.
• Make a minimum payment of 1/3 down for tuition
  (excluding financial aid or tuition assistance
  that is in order).
• Degree-seeking students who are registering for a
  second term must have all official transcripts
  turned in to complete their file (students using
  federal financial aid must have all documentation
  turned in and processed before they may qualify
  for any money).
• Registration is not difficult, but it is on a
  first-come, first-serve basis. Classes do fill
  up, so students are encouraged to register early!
  
• Books normally go on sale at the same time
  general registration begins. Books must be paid
  for in full at the time of purchase.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

• Tuition and Fees
• Payment Plan
• Refund Policies
• Financial Aid Programs

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Tuition and Fees

• Undergraduate tuition 185 per semester hour.
  Most classes are 3 semester hours or 555 per
  class.
• Undergraduate Internet tuition 265 per semester
  hour. Most classes are 3 semester hours or
  795 per class.
• Tech Fee A 9.00/ semester hour Technology fee
  will be assessed for both in-house and Virtual
  Campus classes. These funds will be used for
  upgrading and maintaining computer technology,
  web sites and student e-mail accounts.
• Application fee 35 (non-refundable)
• Drop fee 10 per course
• Transcripts 5 per transcript requested
  (requests go directly to the Registrars Office
  in Plainview. An order form is available on the
  WBU web page http//www.wbu.edu/
• Graduation fees Associate and Bachelors Degrees
  75 (each) Associate and
  Bachelors Degrees 105 (together) Masters
  Degrees are 100 (each).

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Payment Plan Option

• Normally, payment for tuition and fees are
  required at the time of registration. However, a
  payment plan for tuition and fees is available
  for all students. Books are not included in a
  payment plan and must be paid for in full. (Some
  exceptions can be made for financial aid TA
  students.) Tuition and fees can be paid in three
  installments (see below).

• PAYMENT SCHEDULE
• 1/3 of total tuition and fees due at registration
• 1/3 of total tuition and fees due within 30 days
  after registration
• 1/3 of total tuition and fees due within 60 days
  after registration
• NOTE All students must submit a Credit
  Agreement
• as part of the Application Packet due to the
  availability of the payment plan.

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Payment of Account

• A students account balance from a previous term
  must be paid in full one week prior to
  registration for a new term. Payments may be
  made by
• ? Cash (Exact amount required)
• ? Check
• ? Money order
• ? Credit card (Visa, American Express,
  MasterCard, or Discover).
• Regardless of the terms or sources, the account
  is the fiscal responsibility of the student until
  paid in full. All proceeds from financial aid
  are first applied to the students outstanding
  balance. Prompt disbursement to eligible students
  will be made when a credit remains and after
  financial obligations to Wayland are paid.
• NOTE A student account must be paid in full
  before Wayland Baptist University will issue an
  academic transcript or diploma.

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Refund Policy
In the event of withdrawal by a student in good
standing, because of illness or other reasons,
subject to review and approval by the
administration, a student will receive a refund
according to University Policy. Students MUST
submit a signed and dated drop form in order to
qualify for any tuition refunds.    Fees are
not refundable after the first class meeting.

• 100 Refund of Tuition when a student drops a
  course
• ? Prior to the first class meeting
• ? For virtual campus courses, the first class
  meeting is the 1st day of the
• term (VC is considered a 10 week term)
• 75 Refund
• ? 1-4 days after the 1st class meeting of a 10
  week term
• ? 1-2 days after the 1st class meeting of the
  terms 5 and 3 weeks in length
• 25 Refund
• ? 5-12 days after the 1st class meeting for a 10
  week term
• ? 3-6 days after the 1st class meeting of the
  terms 5 and 3 weeks in length
• 0 Refund
• ? 13 days and beyond after 1st class meeting for
  a 10 week term
• ? 7 days after the 1st class meeting of the
  terms 5 and 3 weeks in length
• No refund is available for audited classes.
• A 10.00 administrative fee will be charged for
  processing each course
• dropped. This fee is waived for drops before
  the term has started.

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Financial Aid Programs

• Approximately 91 of all Wayland degree-seeking
  students receive some type of financial aid. The
  aid comes from many sources, including Federal
  and State funding. Students interested in
  applying for financial aid should contact the
  Financial Aid Advisor at 488-8570 ext 225 or ext
  235.

• Financial Aid Programs available to Wayland
  students who qualify
• Federal Financial Aid
• Military Tuition Assistance
• V.A. Educational Benefits
• Employer Assistance
• Scholarships

For more information see the web site
http//www.wbu.edu/hi/ - Financial Aid link
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Federal Financial Aid

• There are 3 basic types of Federal Aid available
  through the Hawaii Campus
• ? Stafford Loans
• ? Pell Grants
• ? Perkins Loans
• ? Plus Loans (parent loans)
• Eligibility for Federal Aid is determined by
  completing the Free Application for Federal
  Student Aid (FAFSA) Form (for more information
  visit http//www.fafsa.ed.gov/). The FAFSA will
  be evaluated for eligibility and results will be
  mailed to students in the form of a Student Aid
  Report (SAR). This SAR should be reviewed by the
  student for accuracy.
• Wayland Baptist University students must also
  complete an Institutional Application for
  Financial Aid Form, available at any Wayland
  site. To be eligible for financial aid, students
  must be degree-seeking and officially admitted to
  WBU
• Please be aware that fafsa.com is a commercial
  site that will charge you for a free service. Do
  not go there. Use fafsa.ed.gov instead.
  
  

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Military Tuition Assistance (T.A.)

• The military normally pays 100 of all tuition
  and lab fees for active duty members as of Oct
  2002. Students using this form of Tuition
  Assistance (TA) must turn in authorization
  paperwork with their registration each term.
  Normally, TA paperwork is available through your
  Education Center. Any changes in enrollment must
  be processed through the WBU office on your post
  or base.
• Spouses of active duty Air Force members may
  qualify for up to 375 per term in Spouse Tuition
  Assistance (STAP). Eligibility is determined by
  the Air Force Education Center at 449-3119.

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V.A. Education Benefits

• Students using the G.I. Bill are required to pay
  1/3 of their tuition and fees at the time of
  registration. The Wayland V.A. Certifying
  Official sends Enrollment Certifications,
  detailing enrollment and costs, to the V.A.
  Regional Processing Office (RPO) electronically
  after the initial drop period. It normally takes
  30 days for V.A. to process paperwork and begin
  to send the student payments. Students using
  V.A. for the first time must send the RPO an
  Application for V.A. Educational Benefits Form
  before they can qualify for any benefits.
  Students are encouraged to verify enrollment via
  internet or telephone on a monthly basis after
  the initial 30 days. Verification of enrollment
  will reduce the time involved in receiving monies
  (call 1-877-823-2378) for more information or
  visit http//www.gibill.va.gov/).
• Speak to an Education Officer or the Wayland V.A.
  Certifying Official for more information. Other
  programs sponsored by the V.A. include V.A.
  Vocational Rehabilitation and Survivors and
  Dependants Educational Assistance.

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Employer Educational Assistance

• Employers often assist their employees in paying
  for continued education or degree completion.
  Check your organizations educational policies
  for more information or speak to your supervisor.
  If your employer has a
  program that will
  pay for your tuition,
  fees,
  and/or books, you may
  provide WBU a letter
  
  detailing what the employer
  will pay. Students
  that can
  provide documentation of
  financial assistance may
  be
  allowed to register for
  coursework without paying
  at the
  time of registration.

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Degree Programs

• The Hawaii Campus of Wayland Baptist University
  currently offers the following degrees
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
• Bachelor of Science in
• Occupational Education (BSOE)
• Bachelor of Christian Ministry (BCM)
• RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  on-line
• Master of Management (MAM)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Education (M ED)
• Master of Christian Ministry (MCM)
• Master of Counseling (MAC)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)

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THE B.S.O.E. DEGREE
This could be your degree!
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• The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education
  (BSOE) degree program is designed to accommodate
  a diverse number of needs for working
  adult-learners. Options are built into each
  degree program plan to maximize credits.
  However, each degree plan has requirements which
  must be met to complete a specific degree.
• The information which follows will enable you to
  interpret and follow the BSOE degree plan
  requirements more fully. When you meet with an
  academic advisor, the information contained in
  this presentation, as well as additional
  information about your degree plan, will assist
  you in academic decisions. You are also expected
  to read the academic, curriculum, and financial
  requirements in the student catalog and other
  student information packets provided during your
  enrollment with Wayland.

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Degree Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Occupational
Education (BSOE), a student must complete the
following requirements

• Complete as a minimum, 124 semester hours of a
  degree plan course work, which includes
• 43 hours in General Education Core
• 36 hours in a Major field of study
• 24 hours of Professional Development course work
• 12 hours of Practicum/Internship Work Experience
• 9 hours of Electives

• Complete a minimum of 52 non-junior college hours.

• Complete 36 upper-division hours (3 and 4
  thousand level courses).

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. This includes
  Wayland course work and hours transferred from
  other sources.

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Majors Available
Business Administration
Occupational Education
Human Services
Religion
Justice Administration
Management
Career Technology Education

• Each major carries the option of several
  specializations that may be selected by the
  student to fit individual needs or unique
  training and work experience. For personalized
  counseling regarding professional needs and
  goals, contact your academic advisor .

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Business Degree for people on the GO!
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Business Administration Major

• The Business Administration Major is a practical,
  convenient way to complete a baccalaureate degree
  and receive valuable training for various areas
  in the business administration field. The
  curriculum is intended to build upon previous
  educational and practical experience, adding
  training in the administrative area.

Specializations available in the Business
Administration Major include General
Business Health Care Administration Human
Resource Management Technical Management
Others
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Business Administration Major with a
Specialization in General Business
The Specialization in General Business is
designed to prepare those who want to pursue a
career in business. The curriculum focuses on
marketing, management, business law, information
systems and computer applications. This major is
intended to build upon previous educational and
practical business experience, adding training in
business administration.
Business Administration Major with a
Specialization in Human Resource Management
The Specialization in Human Resource Management
is specifically for those who have a minimum of
12 semester hours of HR management credit. This
specialization is intended to build upon previous
educational and practical experience, adding
training in the business administration for those
working towards management positions in human
resource or administrative fields. Its focus is
on human resources, organizational behavior,
structure and process, as well as informational
systems.
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Business Administration Major with a
Specialization in Health Care Administration
The Specialization in Health Care Administration
is designed to prepare those who want to pursue a
career in administration and management in the
Health Care Field. The curriculum is intended to
build upon previous educational and practical
medical experience, adding training in the
business administration, health care law,
delivery systems, marketing, administration
organization of health facilities, and more.
Business Administration Major with a
Specialization in Technical Management
The Specialization in Technical Management is
specifically for those who have a minimum of 12
semester hours of hands-on, technical credit.
This specialization is intended to build upon
previous educational and practical technical
experience, adding training in the business
administration for those working towards
management positions in technical or
administrative fields.
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HUMAN SERVICES
People helping people.
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Human Services Major
The Human Services Major provides the tools
students need to understand society, social
institutions and structures, and the impact of
culture on collective and individual behavior.
With a solid base including broad experience in
psychology and sociology, Waylands goal is to
prepare students for graduate study and for
professional occupations from law enforcement to
social service agencies when they graduate in the
Human Services Major.
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JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
Help keep our Society Safe
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Justice Administration Major

• The Justice Administration Major is designed to
  prepare students for entry into or to sharpen an
  existing knowledge base in a career in municipal,
  state, or national law enforcement. Job training
  related to these fields may also be applied in
  this major. Studies of Criminal law and
  criminology, the American legal system, cultural
  diversity, public administration, ethics, with
  practical aspects in community relations,
  forensics, deviance, juvenile delinquency,
  dispute resolution are a few of the courses of
  study available.

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MANAGEMENT

• Leading Businesses Organizations

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Management Major

• This major prepares students for a professional
  career in management via curriculum designed to
  help them face challenges in the new millennium.
  The degree also prepares the student for graduate
  studies. The BSOE degree may utilize credit from
  traditional and non-traditional learning
  experiences that working adults bring into their
  degree plan session. It is a practical and
  convenient way to complete an education tailored
  for managers.

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RELIGION

• Biblical Study Practical Ministry

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Religion Major

• Pastors, Church Directors, Missionaries to
  foreign countries, Bible Study and Sunday school
  teachers, laymen, and those interested in
  increasing their biblical, theological,
  historical, educational and practical knowledge
  in religion will be challenged by this BSOE
  degree. Up to 12 credits from ministry
  experience can be transferred into this degree
  program. There are many directions this major
  may take depending on the student. Please refer
  to the Wayland catalog for a more in depth
  description.

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CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

• Training for the Trades Industry

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Career Technology Education Major

• This major is designed to build upon previous
  education and experience in a technical field.
  Teachers in the technical fields are well suited
  for this degree. Curriculum includes
  professional roles and responsibilities,
  instruction and assessment, designing, delivering
  and managing instruction, developing aims and
  objectives of workforce development, human
  relations for technical instructors and more.

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OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
You have learned things no classroom could ever
teach younow get credit for it.
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Occupational Education Major

• This major is an individualized program designed
  to enable students who have previous academic,
  professional or technical education to work
  toward their baccalaureate degree. Possible
  specializations within the Occupational Education
  major include aviation mechanics, logistics,
  management information systems, avionics,
  drafting technology, electronics technology, law
  enforcement, fire science, and various other
  technical and academic fields. The list of
  possibilities is long with over 66 different
  specializations. Check with an academic advisor
  for the best major to meet your degree needs.

Occupational Education Major with a
Specialization in Corporate Training and
Development
This specialization is designed for training
professionals in the corporate setting, such as
instructors, technical writers, and educational
consultants.
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Bachelor of CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Equipping for ministry!
The Christian Ministry Major is designed to
provide training for those in pastoral, missions,
youth ministries, and other areas of religious
ministry whose Wayland degree will be their
terminal formal training and to provide
pre-seminary training for those planning to enter
religious graduate programs. Major requirements
are divided into the biblical, historical,
theological, educational, religious, and
practical areas.
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THE DEGREE PLAN
Your map to the future!
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Top of the Degree Plan
This is what the top of an official degree plan
looks like. The information contained in this
portion of the degree plan is where most of the
mistakes that can happenwill. It is important
that you speak with an academic advisor to ensure
the coursework you are taking will meet all
degree requirements including the ones contained
in the top of the degree plan.
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General Education
The General Education portion of the degree
program is what makes the BSOE a liberal arts
education. It includes English, History, Math,
Science, Foreign Language, Religion, Political
Science, Speech, Computer, and Physical Education
credits. This section is often referred to as
the General Education Requirements, is
somewhat standardized from school to school.
Speak to an academic counselor about any
questions you have regarding transfer credit into
this area.
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Graduate Exit Seminar

• The Graduate Exit Seminar (GRAD 4101) is required
  in the General Education portion for all students
  wishing to graduate with their Bachelors degree.
  The course is considered a capstone course in
  which you will use your learning at Wayland
  Baptist University to complete an assessment in
  you major field of study and general education.
  Additionally, students will assess their
  professional growth and development, build a
  resume and portfolio, discuss interviewing
  techniques and reflect on their education at
  Wayland.

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Major and Specialization
This is an example of the Major/Specialization
portion of a degree plan using a Business
Administration Major. Each major or major with a
specialization has a specific list of courses
that are required to complete all the degree
requirements. When you speak with a counselor or
receive a degree plan, carefully follow the
listed requirements.
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Elective or Minor

• All BSOE students must complete 9 semester hours
  of elective credit. If a student wants a minor
  in a specific field he or she must earn 18
  semester hours of credit in their minor subject
  area instead of elective credit. The minor must
  contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of upper
  division credit. (see an academic advisor for
  details)

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Practicum/Internship Professional Development
The Experiential Professional Development is the
portion of the BSOE degree that makes it unique
from traditional BA or BS degrees. Wayland
Baptist University is able to evaluate 4 or more
years of employment evaluations for up to 12
semester hours of Upper Level internship credit.
Speak to an academic advisor about documenting
your employment for college credit.
The Professional Development portion of the BSOE
degree is additional credit that supports the
major. The requirements change from major to
major, so please speak with your academic advisor
regarding what courses you must take to fulfill
this portion.
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Transfer Credit

• Wayland Baptist University accepts credit in
  transfer to the BSOE program from any regionally
  accredited college or university. Students can
  test out of a maximum of 42 semester hours of
  CLEP or DANTES test credit. ACT and SAT scores
  can also be evaluated for Math and English
  credit. Advance Placement (AP) test credit is
  eligible for transfer. Wayland Baptist
  University currently accepts all American Council
  on Education (ACE) evaluated academic credit,
  including military credit and some governmental
  and civilian training. Community College of the
  Air Force is limited to 48 hours of transfer
  credit. Some professional training is eligible
  for evaluation for credit. Speak to an academic
  advisor about education or training you think may
  be eligible for transfer or evaluation.

Degree Requirements
The degree plan can be a complicated process. It
is easy to overlook a degree requirement which
can postpone graduation. Degree plans are
provided annually and are guides for completing
your degree. If you have questions about your
progress, please contact an academic advisor.
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Residency Requirements
All Wayland students, seeking a degree in
Associates of Applied Science (AAS) and/or
Bachelors of Science in Occupational Education
(BSOE), must complete a prescribed number of
Wayland course hours to establish institutional
residency. For a BSOE degree the residency
requirements are 31 semester hours, and the AAS
requires 18 semester hours. Residency hours may
be completed at any time in a students program
and at any Wayland location or through Wayland
Virtual Campus courses. Non-resident credit
includes credit by transfer, examination,
evaluation of prior learning experiences, and
valid work experience.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A Window into Wayland
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Academic Transcripts

• To obtain a Wayland academic transcript from the
  office of the registrar a student must
• Have completed at least one Wayland class with a
  passing score.
• Have a complete file on record including official
  transcript(s).
• Have a zero (0) account balance.
• Pay the appropriate transcript fee (5.00).
• Request Transcript in writing using the official
  transcript request form, which is available at
  any office and online.
• Transcripts take a minimum of two weeks to
  receive.

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Grade Policy

• Students may check their grades after the term by
  visiting the WBU website IQWEB and logging onto
  the IQ web page with their Power Campus number
  and pass word.
• Student grades are maintained at the Hawaii
  Campus. A student may come in to any office to
  receive course grades with picture I.D. At no
  time will student course grades be released over
  the phone or to a third party without written
  permission due to Federal Privacy requirements.

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Standards of Conduct

• Wayland proudly adheres to high standards of
  intellectual, personal, and spiritual values.
  Convinced that self-discipline is more desirable
  than outside force, and that the truly educated
  person must pursue what is right under all
  circumstances, Wayland charges each student with
  the obligation to preserve these standards.
• Each student enrolled at Wayland is responsible
  for reading and abiding by the rules and
  regulations as printed in the University Academic
  Catalog, Student Handbook, and student
  information sheets.

Classroom Contact Hours
Most Wayland Baptist Hawaii-Campus terms are 10
weeks in length with each course meeting from
530 PM. until 1000 PM. See schedule for
details and exact dates. Break periods and
individual study time outside the class does not
count toward classroom hours.
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Learning Outcomes at Wayland

• Wayland Baptist Universitys accrediting agency,
  the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  (SACS), mandates that a record of the learning
  outcomes attained during the Bachelor of Science
  in Occupational Education (BSOE) program be
  maintained by the student and Wayland Baptist
  University. These outcomes will be tracked
  through student portfolios, college or university
  transcripts, capstone courses, tests, exit
  interviews, employer surveys, and other sources.
  Outcomes attained at Wayland will be tracked and
  documented by the student, staff, and faculty.
  Guidance for maintaining these records will be
  promulgated through newsletters, counseling
  sessions and classroom activities.

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Attendance Policy

• Students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University
  should make every effort to attend all classes.
  All absences must be explained to the
  satisfaction of the instructor, who will decide
  if the omitted work may be made up.
• Any student who misses 25 (normally more than 2
  sessions) of the regularly scheduled class
  meetings will receive a grade of F for that
  course. If a student is going to be absent for
  more than 25 of the classes, they may withdraw
  before the sixth week to avoid receiving a
  failing grade.
• When a student reaches a number of absences
  considered to be excessive by the instructor, the
  instructor will so advise the student and file an
  Unsatisfactory Progress Report with the Campus
  Dean.
• Additional attendance policies for each course
  can be further defined by the instructor in the
  course syllabus.
• If an instructor fails to appear or fails to send
  notice of arrival within the first 30 minutes of
  a class period, students may leave without
  incurring an absence.
• The student may petition the Campus Dean for
  exceptions to the above stated policies.

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Plagiarism

• Intellectual integrity and truthfulness are
  fundamental to scholarship. Scholars, whether
  performing as students or as teachers, are
  engaged in a search for truth. Plagiarism is a
  form of cheating and also a form of thievery. It
  is a breech of scholarly responsibility,
  unethical, and illegal. Plagiarism occurs when a
  student fails to give proper credit when
  information is quoted or paraphrased.
  Carelessness is no excuse. If there is any doubt
  about what constitutes plagiarism in any
  particular class, a student should consult the
  professor before submitting the paper in question.

Smoking/Drinking
Wayland Baptist University is a smoke and alcohol
free environment. Smoking, use of tobacco
products, or alcoholic beverages is not permitted
in any classroom. Smoking or use of tobacco
products is only permitted outside the buildings.
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Student Appeals

• The process for student appeals or grievances is
  detailed in the University Policies and
  Procedures Manual and Student Handbook. This
  manual is readily available in the Wayland Campus
  office.
• Typically, the appeal process begins with the
  instructor. If a satisfactory decision is not
  rendered, the process continues through the
  Campus Dean and the Vice President for Academic
  and Student Services, Main Campus.
• A student experiencing discriminatory or sexual
  harassing behavior by peers, instructors, or
  staff should directly contact the Campus Dean
  immediately.

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Drop/Add a class

• A student is considered having officially
  withdrawn from a course ONLY after he or she has
  notified the Wayland Hawaii Campus staff IN
  WRITING and paid all accounts. Students are
  required to complete a Change of Program Form in
  order to officially Drop, Withdraw, or Add a
  class. Failure to complete the proper paperwork
  can result in a failing grade or no grade for a
  class completed. Please notify the Wayland staff
  if your name is not listed on a class roster in
  which you feel you have properly enrolled.
• VERY IMPORTANT - If you simply stop going to
  class, and you have not withdrawn from the class,
  you may receive a failing grade because you did
  not notify the Campus Dean in writing that you
  wished to drop the class or fill out an official
  drop form.
• SPEAK WITH A COUNSELOR IF YOU NOTICE ANY
  DISCREPANCIES ON A GRADE LETTER IMMEDIATELY.
  CHANGES MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE IF YOU WAIT FOR MORE
  THAN ONE TERM TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE!

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Contact Information

• For a problem in a degree plan Students should
  direct problems within their degree plan to an
  academic advisor. Please do not bypass the
  advisor by calling Main Campus. This action may
  prolong solving the problem, as all bypassed
  inquiries will be re-directed back to the Hawaii
  Campus advisors. The Campus Dean is also
  available to assist in degree plan problems.
• For financial aid problems Students
  experiencing financial aid problem should meet
  with a Financial Aid Advisor.
• For account problems Students experiencing
  accounts problem may direct these issues to the
  Campus accountant. If a student is unable to pay
  the balance on a past-due account, the student
  should call the Campus financial aid office and
  arrange a payment plan.

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Evaluations

• Wayland believes in continuous evaluation to
  assess its academic programs. As such, all
  Wayland students can anticipate evaluation
  activities both during and outside class. Testing
  areas may include the general education core,
  major field, and student opinion surveys. Test
  and survey data are used to help improve Wayland
  programs.
• Students are also asked to evaluate instructors
  for each class. These surveys are sent directly
  to the Office of Institutional Research and
  Effectiveness in Plainview. Instructors and the
  Campus Dean receive summary reports for each
  class and are never allowed to see individual
  evaluation sheets.

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WBU web site
http//www.wbu.edu/

• Students can
• View Grades
• View inventory of textbooks Books
• View campus classifieds (see Pono Uhane
  bookstore to list textbooks and sell items)
• Access Blackboard/ IQ web
• View Course syllabi and instructor data
• Enroll in Virtual Campus (on-line classes)

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GRADUATION
Commencement is a very special part of the
Wayland experience. Graduation gives graduates,
families, friends, and the Wayland faculty and
staff the opportunity to celebrate the
achievement of an important academic milestone.
Graduates must apply for graduation about 3
months in advance of the ceremony date. For
further information regarding graduation
requirements, speak with your academic advisor or
Graduation Coordinator. Graduation application
deadlines are posted on the Hawaii web site.
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Graduating with honors

• A student graduating with the baccalaureate
  degree who has been in residence for at least 60
  semester hours, has earned a cumulative GPA of
  3.50 or greater on all work taken at Wayland, and
  who meets the required GPA for all work including
  non transfer and transfer work is eligible for
  graduation with Latin honors.
• Latin honor designations include the following
• Honor Designation Required Cumulative GPA
• Cum Laude (with Honors) 3.50 to 3.69 GPA
• Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) 3.70 to 3.89
  GPA
• Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) 3.90 or
  above GPA
• Graduation honors may be awarded to students
  graduating with the baccalaureate degree if at
  least 60 semester hours of credit with letter
  grades (A,B,C, etc.) from all sources have been
  earned, and if they have achieved a GPA of 3.50
  or greater on all work taken at Wayland and if
  they meet the required GPA for all work
  including transfer work. Honor designations
  include the following
• Honor Designation Required Cumulative GPA
• Certificate of Honor 3.50 to 3.98
• Certificate of Distinction 3.99 to 4.0

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CONCLUSION

• For more information about the degree programs
  with Wayland Baptist University and how to
  complete the BSOE degree, please contact an
  academic advisor at the Hawaii Campus office
  nearest you

• Aiea Office, 99-080 Kauhale St., D-14, Aiea,
  Hawaii 96701, [phone], fax [phone]
  
• Camp Smith [phone] Schofield (808)
  624-4407
• Hickam AFB [phone] Tripler [phone]
• Kaneohe MCBH [phone]
• Pearl Harbor [phone]

Thank you for choosing Wayland Baptist
University. We are committed to serving your
educational and professional development
needs. Hawaii Campus Homepage click here Main
Campus Homepage click here
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Orientation Memo
A memo certifying that you have viewed this
orientation is included in the Application
Packet, and is required for enrollment at Wayland
Baptist University. Please fill out the memo and
turn it into the Hawaii Campus office with your
Application for Admission and other required
Admission paperwork. If you do not have the memo
certifying that you have viewed this orientation,
go to the Hawaii web page http//www.wbu.edu/hi
and print off a copy to sign and submit to your
Academic Advisor. If you would like a federal
financial information click here.
http//www.fafsa.edu.gov
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