January 13, 2015
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Launches Second Phase of Online Orientation
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VALDOSTA—Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s Office of Extended Learning and Center for eLearning will launch the second phase of its online orientation on Jan. 14. The online orientation was developed last year to help online students navigate the enrollment process, as well as obtain information and resources specifically designed to move the student toward degree completion.
Phase two will include modules focused on student academic success; gaining practical work experience and employment after graduation; tutoring in core classes, study groups, and success workshops; career counseling; and steps Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is taking to ensure a safe campus environment.
According to Kathy J. Sundin, online communications coordinator with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s Center for eLearning, the online orientation portal was designed to empower entering online learners with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully complete their enrollment process. In addition, the online orientation portal remains available to learners throughout their studies and provides students with a valuable resource to help them graduate.
The online orientation provides a single location for delivery of important information and resources for online learners.
“We are thrilled to see other populations of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ learners—including traditional and face-to-face students—adopt this powerful information resource as well,” said Meg Giddings, director of Extended Learning and Center for eLearning and CEO of eMajor. “Delivering information directly to students, making it available 24/7 so that learners can get the answers they need late at night rather than losing sleep over an issue or concern, and ensuring that the information featured is fully vetted by the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ staff dedicated to providing the service were the primary goals of phase one.”
Giddings stated that phase two continues to provide content and information to enhance the educational experience for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ online students.
Phase two was developed in partnership with Orientation, Centralized Advising, and Admissions, and includes a preliminary orientation module designed for traditional (on-campus) students coming to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ for the first time.
“Entering students will complete this module before attending an on-campus orientation,” said Giddings. “The orientation module will introduce many of the terms, phrases, and concepts discussed at orientation before they arrive on campus. We hope this will enrich their experience and make the transition to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ effective and easier.”
Online students can access the online orientation from the MyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ portal located on the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ website (). The site provides instructions regarding advising and registration, applying for financial aid, paying tuition and fees, and purchasing books.
For more information, visit the Center for eLearning website or call 229-245-6490.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s 2013-2019 Strategic Plan represents a renewal of energy and commitment to the foundational principles for comprehensive institutions.
Implementation of the plan’s five goals, along with their accompanying objectives and strategies, supports Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s institutional mission and the University System of Georgia’s mission for comprehensive universities.
The online orientation meets the following goals:
Goal 1: Recruit, retain, and graduate a quality, diverse student population and prepare students for roles as leaders in a global society.
Goal 4: Foster an environment of creativity and scholarship.
Goal 5: Develop and enhance Valdosta State’s human and physical resources.
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