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New Student Orientation M.S. in Economic Crime Management

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

President’s Welcome Address Todd S. Hutton, Ph.D. President, Utica College

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

Getting Started   Logins   Access to WebCT course server   Access to Utica   Access to Gannett Library resources   Getting books

Getting Started – Logins   WebCT Login     You will receive an with your username and password information   Gannett Library Login     You will receive an with your Gannett Library login and password information

Getting Started - Logins   Utica Login     You will receive and hard copy letter containing login and password

Utica Login Page

Getting Books   Prior to the semester, your Enrollment Coordinator will you a list of the books required for your courses   You can order books online at:   Local students can visit the campus bookstore Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, or contact (315)

Bookstore

Bookstore Continued

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   Let’s look at the WebCT interface now…

Main Entry Page Main Entry Page

WebCT Login

Course Home Page

Course Information Page

Getting Started

Course Information Page - Syllabus

Syllabus

Home Page - Calendar

Calendar

Home Page – Course Content

Course Content

Home Page - Communication

Communication - Discussion Boards

Discussion Boards

Communication - Mail

Mail

Home Page - Exams

Exams

Home Page – Student Tools

Student Tools

Assignment Drop Box

Assignment Upload

Student Tools - Gradebook

Gradebook

Student Tools - Course Materials

Course Materials

Student Tools - Compiler

Compiler

Logout

Exit Page

About the WebCT Courses: Enrollment Notification   You will have access to your courses on the first day of the semester   You will receive notification through your Utica 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

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

Resources for Success: Policies and Procedures   Student Handbook   Intellectual Honesty Policy   Graduate Policies and Procedures

Graduate Information Graduate Information

Resources for Success: Gannett Library Services   Gannett Library homepage:   Student Guide to Gannett Library Services:   Get Research Help:   Ask a Librarian:

Gannett Library Login:

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   ext. 2    Contact Technical , available 24 x 7, for any issues or questions

System Requirements  An Internet service provider (ISP) with a minimum connection speed of 28.8bps  Broadband Internet, cable, or DSL is highly recommended  Microsoft’s 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:

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:   “Pop-up blockers” and “Search Bars” such as “mywebsearch” can prevent access to WebCT

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: &

Contact Information   Business Office Gail Tuttle (315)   Enrollment Coordinator Darlene Farris  Financial Aid Office Laura Bedford (315)  Office of Graduate and Extended Services Kathie Cahill (315)

Thank You, Good Luck and Welcome!